- Distance
- 3.9mi
- Climb
- 350ft
- High point
- 970ft
- Low point
- 804ft
Profile of the Loop course
About The Cannonball Run
The friendliest little Last Man Standing suffer-fest you'll ever sign up for.
We all line up at 8:00am sharp and head out on a 4.3-mile loop. You've got one hour to finish it. Easy, right? But when the clock hits 9:00am… we do it again. And again. And again. Every hour. On the hour. Until there's only one runner left standing.
The finishers
Last Man Standing
Women, top 3
- 1stShannon Wheeler81.70 · age 49 · Chattanooga, TN
- 2ndAnne Ussery47.30 · age 27 · Murfreesboro, TN
- 3rdAllie Stamper43.00 · age 27 · Birmingham, AL
Men, top 3
- 1stTim Briggs86.00 · age 49 · Fayetteville, GA
- 2ndBenjamin Foote68.80 · age 42 · Ooltewah, TN
- 3rdJosh Bible60.20 · age 40 · Signal Mountain, TN
Age-group winners, LAST MAN STANDING
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | — | Luca Mansueto12.90 |
| 20-29 | Anne Ussery47.30 | Christian Newport47.30 |
| 30-39 | Whitney Bateman17.20 | Josh Ercanbrack60.20 |
| 40-49 | Shannon Wheeler81.70 | Tim Briggs86.00 |
| 50-59 | — | David Kyle30.10 |
Running order
Last Man Standing, 50 men finishers, showing top 20
- 1Tim Briggs86.00Overall 1Age 49Fayetteville, GA
- 2Benjamin Foote68.80Overall 3Age 42Ooltewah, TN
- 3Josh Bible60.20Overall 4Age 40Signal Mountain, TN
- 4Josh Ercanbrack60.20Overall 4Age 35Ooltewah, TN
- 5Will Queen55.90Overall 6Age 32Signal Mtn, TN
- 6Joshua Rogers51.60Overall 7Age 46Signal Mountain, TN
- 7Tyler Scherbarth51.60Overall 7Age 34Chattanooga, TN
- 8Christian Newport47.30Overall 9Age 26Chattanooga, TN
- 9Kneil Place43.00Overall 11Age 36Chattanooga, TN
- 10Joseph Haefs38.70Overall 13Age 37Ringgold, GA
- 11Justin Brown38.70Overall 13Age 43Murfreesboro, TN
- 12Bryson Harper38.70Overall 13Age 37Chattanooga, TN
- 13Michael Brooks34.40Overall 16Age 34Chattanooga, TN
- 14Joseph Webb34.40Overall 16Age 37Ooltewah, TN
- 15Andrew Mitchell34.40Overall 16Age 32Fort Oglethrope, GA
- 16Camron Keith34.40Overall 16Age 27Resaca, GA
- 17Emmett Whitaker34.40Overall 16Age 27chattanooga, TN
- 18Russell Hobby30.10Overall 22Age 43Chattanooga, TN
- 19Travis Roach30.10Overall 22Age 47Chattanooga, TN
- 20Zach Campbell30.10Overall 22Age 31Graysville, TN
| Place | Overall | Name | From | Age | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1 | Tim Briggs | Fayetteville, GA | 49 | 86.00 |
| 2 | #3 | Benjamin Foote | Ooltewah, TN | 42 | 68.80 |
| 3 | #4 | Josh Bible | Signal Mountain, TN | 40 | 60.20 |
| 4 | #4 | Josh Ercanbrack | Ooltewah, TN | 35 | 60.20 |
| 5 | #6 | Will Queen | Signal Mtn, TN | 32 | 55.90 |
| 6 | #7 | Joshua Rogers | Signal Mountain, TN | 46 | 51.60 |
| 7 | #7 | Tyler Scherbarth | Chattanooga, TN | 34 | 51.60 |
| 8 | #9 | Christian Newport | Chattanooga, TN | 26 | 47.30 |
| 9 | #11 | Kneil Place | Chattanooga, TN | 36 | 43.00 |
| 10 | #13 | Joseph Haefs | Ringgold, GA | 37 | 38.70 |
| 11 | #13 | Justin Brown | Murfreesboro, TN | 43 | 38.70 |
| 12 | #13 | Bryson Harper | Chattanooga, TN | 37 | 38.70 |
| 13 | #16 | Michael Brooks | Chattanooga, TN | 34 | 34.40 |
| 14 | #16 | Joseph Webb | Ooltewah, TN | 37 | 34.40 |
| 15 | #16 | Andrew Mitchell | Fort Oglethrope, GA | 32 | 34.40 |
| 16 | #16 | Camron Keith | Resaca, GA | 27 | 34.40 |
| 17 | #16 | Emmett Whitaker | chattanooga, TN | 27 | 34.40 |
| 18 | #22 | Russell Hobby | Chattanooga, TN | 43 | 30.10 |
| 19 | #22 | Travis Roach | Chattanooga, TN | 47 | 30.10 |
| 20 | #22 | Zach Campbell | Graysville, TN | 31 | 30.10 |
And 30 more men finishers. Full results on UltraSignup below.
Race day details
Welcome to The Cannonball Run 2026! Please review the essential race details provided below. We will be sharing this information several times as race day approaches.
Sponsored by
Fleet Feet, Tucker Build, Gearhead Outfitters, Dynamo Brewing, Rossignol, Swiftwick, Black Diamond, Roark, Peak Fitness & PT, Rosecomb, Evergreen Property Group, Horton Design, Athletic Brewing, and Chattanooga-Hamilton Rescue.
Location
The race starts and finishes at the Spears Ave Trailhead of the Stringers Ridge Trails.
1312 Stringers Ave Chattanooga, TN 37405
Race Start
The race begins promptly at 8:00 AM and restarts every hour on the hour.
Important: If you are not in the start corral (under the arch) by the top of the hour, you will be disqualified.
Parking
Parking at the race site is limited, and some spaces will be reserved for race staff.
Additional parking options:
- Street parking nearby
- Church parking at the bottom of the hill (short walk/climb to the start)
Feel free to bring:
- Tents
- Chairs
- Coolers
- Crew setups
There is plenty of grassy space near the start/finish area
Aid Station Details:
PLEASE BRING A CUP as well as your regular hydration gear.
Aid = water, Gatorade, and snacks guaranteed. Certain stations will have other items: Coke, Ginger Ale, possibly gels, Oatmeal Creme Pies, Pickle juice, Chips, PB&Js, fruit, and a few other surprises. We’ll have hot food as we move into the late-night and early-morning hours.
On the Course:
Refrain from relying solely on aid stations to provide your nutrition!! You should eat and drink throughout the course. This will help keep you healthy, and we promise it will improve your performance. We recommend that you carry the following-
- 1 Nutrition Bar
- 2-3 Energy Gels
- Salt replacement tablets
- At least 1 water bottle (REQUIRED) and 1 soft cup for anything other than water
Course Markings/Course Details:
Follow the PINK flags! DO NOT FOLLOW THE PERSON IN FRONT OF YOU. FOLLOW THE FLAGS.
The course is well marked, but as with any trail race, pay attention. If you zone out, you might miss a turn. By loop four, you’ll probably know every root and rock out there
Schedule
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | Race Start — Loop 1 beginsAll runners line up at 8:00am sharp |
| Every hour on the hour | Subsequent loops begin9:00 AM, 10:00 AM, etc. Miss the cutoff or fail to start the next lap = elimination |
What to bring
- Suggested 1 Nutrition Bar
- Suggested2-3 Energy Gels
- SuggestedSalt replacement tablets
- RequiredAt least 1 water bottle
- Suggested1 soft cup for anything other than water
Race day photos
The Cannonball Run archive
The ground The Cannonball Run runs on
Get to know the trail before the gun goes off. Our guide covers the trailhead, the terrain, and the route for your watch, so a training run out here means fewer surprises on race day.
Crew up
Volunteer with Bad Beard Events
Our races run on volunteer power.
Course marshals, aid stations, packet pickup, finish-line cheer squads. You don't need experience. Bring a thermos, decent layers, and a willingness to clap loudly. We'll plug you in.