CVTA’s Hill of Truth Festival takes place on October 24th, 2026 at the Haw Ridge Campground just down from the CVTA HQ on Old Edgemoor Road at Haw Ridge Park in Oak Ridge, TN.
On Saturday, October 24, the 12 Hours of the Hill of Truth mountain bike race will begin at 9:00 a.m. and continue until 9:00 p.m. Just after the mountain bike race gets underway, runners will start the HOT Trot trail running race, which follows the same 7–8 mile course. Haw Ridge is home to a number of trail running races throughout the year and we appreciate all of our trail users. If you don’t want to run, you can walk or bring the dog for a hike.
Free primitive camping is available Friday and Saturday evenings.
As always we will have a free kids race at the campground. Kids and parents will meet at the event check-in at 1 p.m. on Saturday and parents must sign a waiver. There will be prizes!
The campfire will begin on Saturday evening around dusk at the campground. This is a great time to relax and mingle with your fellow racers and spectators.
Event details are continuing to evolve, so be sure to check the event website for updates. This is a fun, family event and we are brainstorming some fresh ideas to make the Hill of Truth Festival even more fun for everyone!
The 50k race will start at 7:30 am that morning, while the 10k begins a little later at 9 am. The 50k course is a true tour of the Urban Wilderness; a counterclockwise loop starting at the UW Gateway park that takes runners through 7 different parks and other natural areas. With roughly 3,400 ft of gain and well maintained trails, it’s sure to be a fast one. It has a 10 hour cutoff time and 5 aid stations to support runners along the way.
The 10k has the same starting line, and features a tough figure 8 loop that takes runners to the top of View Park for views of the Chilhowee Mountain and the Smokies in the distance. It has 1 aid station along the way, and is sure to be a blast.
The Red Bird Crest 80K and 40k will feature an epic course with lots of rocky features, single track, climbs, and amazing descents. This course will challenge your physical fitness and your bike handling. Learn more and register here. The AMBC community has been offered a special discount code of 10% off – use discount code 10speed.
Knox Bike Racing‘s Wednesday Night MTB Race Series features 10 cross-country mountain bike races held across multiple trail systems in the Knoxville, TN area. Race categories start a few minutes apart, and scoring is handled through Webscorer, providing live results and individual lap times. This series is not USAC-sanctioned, so no racing license is required.
Find race details, cost, and other info here. Keep an eye on their website for schedule changes and rain dates. Be sure to sign up in advance for a discounted race fee.
RACE TIMES: All categories must be staged at the start line by 6:10 PM. Expert racers will start at 6:15 PM, with remaining categories released at intervals of a few minutes to spread out the field.
2026 Event Schedule:
4/1: Baker Creek Preserve 1 CW
4/8: Fort Dickerson
4/15: Sharp’s Ridge Firebreak
4/22: Mead’s Quarry – Hickory Loop
4/29: IC King – North Side
5/6: Baker Creek Preserve 2 CCW
5/13: Concord Park – Ball Fields
5/20: Mead’s Quarry– Ross Marble Loop
6/3: Sharp’s Ridge Independence
6/10: Baker Creek Preserve 3 CW
The # of laps required for each category is listed below:
Juniors 11 & Under – 1 lap
Juniors 12-14 – 1 lap (Baker Creek will be 2 laps)
Juniors 15-18 and Beginner – 2 laps (Baker Creek will be 3 laps)
E-Bike, Single Speed, Sport Men and Women – 3 laps (Baker Creek will be 4 laps)
If you love adventure and want to get more connected in South Knoxville, then check out the Knox Xtreme Adventure Race on Saturday, April 25 (8-hour and 30-hour options)!
“Are you ready to take on an intermediate-level adventure race that will challenge your endurance, navigation, and teamwork? The REV3Endurance Knox Xtreme 8-Hour Adventure Race will have you running, biking, paddling, and navigating your way through the beautiful trails and waterways of South Knoxville and the Urban Wilderness. Plus, we’re celebrating our 5th year of the Knox Xtreme Adventure Race with an all-new 30-hour edition for 2026!”
Races include paddling, trekking, mountain biking, and pavement biking and can be completed as an individual or team race. Learn more and register.
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