Savage Gulf Marathon
Savage Gulf Marathon is a brutally technical Tennessee trail marathon with steep descents, climbs, stream crossings, and very little room for error.
Quick facts
- Prior marathon experience is required for the full distance.
- Brutal, unforgiving, rocky, and steep terrain is the whole point.
- Field cap is 200 runners.
- Exact start location is sent to runners the week of the race.
About the Savage Gulf Marathon
Savage Gulf is marketed as a survival-style trail challenge, not a gentle introduction to trail marathons. HardWin Adventures and the Tennessee Park Rangers Association keep the field capped and require prior marathon experience for the full distance.
Course
Two steep descents and climbs into and out of Savage Gulf define the route, along with rugged plateau terrain, stream crossings, bluff-edge running, and rocky technical footing. This is a race where time goals matter less than trail judgment and keeping yourself moving.
Race-day weather
Late March on the Cumberland Plateau can mean chilly starts, wet rock, and rapid weather shifts. If rain moves through, the technical sections become much more serious.
Past Savage Gulf Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, March 28, 2026 | Completed | Open results |
| 2025 | Saturday, March 29, 2025 | Completed | Open results |
| 2024 | Saturday, March 30, 2024 | Completed | Open results |
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Savage Gulf Marathon FAQ
When is the Savage Gulf Marathon?
We're waiting for the finalized date for the 2027 Savage Gulf Marathon. The most recent running was on Saturday, March 28, 2026.
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