Fiery Gizzard Run

The Fiery Gizzard Run returns to Foster Falls State Park in Tennessee on November 28th, offering runners a challenging and scenic route through the heart of the state park. Participants can choose from half marathon or full marathon distances, each following one of America's Top 25 Trails along the winding paths that wind around Foster Falls Road near Sequatchie, TN.
The setting for race morning is unforgettably rugged. Runners will face a trail filled with waterfalls and rock formations as they take on steep descents into gorges, requiring careful navigation through technical terrain. The atmosphere at Foster Falls State Park in early November tends to be crisp but clear, making the race day an ideal time to experience the park's natural beauty.
Established by locals passionate about the Fiery Gizzard Trail and its surrounding landscape, this event has become a tradition for endurance athletes seeking both challenge and camaraderie. Over the years, it has attracted up to 175 runners each year who come together not just for competition but also for their shared love of nature and adventure in Sequatchie Valley, TN.
The Fiery Gizzard Run offers its course through Foster Falls State Park's varied terrain, starting from the trailhead at Foster Falls Road where both marathoners and half-marathon participants begin. The full marathon route extends northward along the Fiery Gizzard Trail towards Grundy Forest Trailhead before turning back to the finish line at Foster Falls. Half marathon runners traverse the same path but only complete one loop, finishing their race just as they reach Foster Falls again after starting from Grundy.
Weather conditions for November 28th are expected to be mild with temperatures ranging between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius during daylight hours. Humidity levels will hover around 60%, making the air feel comfortably fresh but requiring runners to stay hydrated throughout their journey through Foster Falls State Park's natural beauty.