30 Years of Big South Fork!

Celebrating 30 years of trail running at Big South Fork

On Saturday, September 30, the Knoxville Track Club ventured back to the trails for the 30th running of the Big South Fork Trail Races. In typical Treadin’ Trodden Trails style, the trail running community took over C loop (and then some) for the weekend and enjoyed spectacular weather for the event. Prior to the race start, Bobby Glenn was presented a plaque and well-deserved “THANKS!” for his thirty years of directing this event. Yep – 30 years. Bobby has been a fixture in both the road and trail community in Knoxville for many years, and he continues to leave a legacy of service both on the trails and in the boardroom, serving again on the KTC Board of Directors.

As the sun rose, the runners set off for their adventures on the single-track terrain outside Oneida. As trail running goes, the day was a huge success – every starter returned home safely. The runners (and families) were treated to lunch from Rickard Ridge BBQ and a well-earned post-race stretch from Dr. Bert from Knoxville Spine and Sport.

The top finishers are listed below:

17.5 Mile – Male: 1st Overall – Chris Stayman (2:05.25) / 2nd Overall – Carter Hall (2:07.22) / 3rd Overall – David Kesterson (2:08.43)

17.5 Mile – Female: 1st Overall – Sophia Etienne (2:13.06) / 2nd Overall – Jewly High (2:35.00) / 3rd Overall – Sarah Hopkins (2:43.43)

10k – Male: 1st Overall – Kizer Meek (47:21) / 2nd Overall – Spencer Lawson (54:11) / 3rd Overall – Tyler Matthews (56:17)

10k – Female: 1st Overall – Arial Fipps (57:54) / 2nd Overall – Meg Guy (59:01) / 3rd Overall – Kelly Fox (1:00.58)

Full races results can be found here: Big South Fork Race Results. Pictures, courtesy of Michael deLisle, can be found here: BSF Pictures.

We’re already looking forward to next year’s race. Make your plans early to spend the weekend enjoying Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.