Upcoming ECA Events 

February 9th, 2025 - Gone Loco

Come explore the beautiful Eureka Trail in Athens. This trail was created from the rails to trails conversion and is very flat and 100% runnable... Following a former railroad bed, the gravel trail winds southeast through woodlands, rural landscapes, and the community of Mashburn before ending at the outskirts of Englewood.   

May 3, 2025 Bigfoot 5k (Co-Directed with Magic Number Events)

5K race and 1 mile fun run/walk featuring the best swag in the history of Bigfoot 5Ks - you thought last year was good, this year is even 'Squatchier!! Race, run, walk, or crawl 5K (or 1 mile!)

July 4, 2025 1776 Merica (Fun Run for Merica)

We want you! Come join us for a fun group run to celebrate July 4th! Welcome back to the 1776 Merica run taking place in Greenback, TN this year on July 4th. This is an 1776 run with East Coast Adventures and our way to celebrate Merica!. We will have some special East Coast Adventures Merica Edition Decals for the runners! You have the option for run the full Merica @ 17.76 Miles or the half Merica @ 7.11 Miles. Your choice. 

July 19, 2025 The Cherokee Ultra 70k & 130k

Welcome to our newest endurance event. The Cherokee 70K and 130K is an ultra trail event that takes you through scenic mountains of the Cherokee National Forest for an adventure you will never forget. For the 70K you will

climb over 10,000 feet of elevation gain while the 130k will climb over 19,000 feet of elevation gain as both distances discover... Waucheesi ain’t easy. Utilizing some of the most scenic views and technical trails in the Southern Cherokee National Forest.  

August 9, 2025 - Fort Frenzy Ultra Festival

Its time to battle at the fort!! 3 Hour, 6 Hour, 12 Hour, and 24 HOUR plus if you are able to run 100 miles you will earn a buckle!! Also BACK AGAIN THIS YEAR, Tennessee's Double Ultra Festival. Run BOTH the Fort Frenzy Ultra Festival 24 Hour and the Three Sisters Ultra Festival 24 Hour and both medals will be designed to lock together creating a large custom medal. You will also receive a custom TN DOUBLE ULTRA FESTIVAL PLACQUE that holds both medals. We will be changing the design and style up for 2023. **Be sure to register under the TN Double Ultra Festival buttons on both race events.

September 20, 2025 - The Dirt Circuit 

Nestled around a finger of Cherokee Lake, Panther Creek State Park presents the perfect back drop for this fall ultra-marathon. Offering 3,6,12 and 24 hour races, the Dirt Circuit is sure to deliver a challenge to runners of all backgrounds and abilities. For this spectator-friendly race, athletes, vendors, family, and friends are encouraged to enjoy the fun at Base Camp throughout the weekend. You pick where your finish line is.

October 17, 2025 - Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5k

5K race & 1 mile fun run starting at the Townsend Visitors Center, featuring the scariest swag in the history of Very Scary 5Ks!! Race, run, walk, or zombie crawl 5K (that's 3.1 long miles if you're a zombie) and take home that very scary medal!

November 7, 2025 - Barn Creek Backyard Ultra

The 4.167 mile out and back course starts at r3 motoworx and traces through the woods on private property crossing Barn Creek (don't worry there is a bridge) adjacent to Colditz Cove State Natural Area. The terrain will be a combination of gravel, road, and trail with less than 300 feet of elevation gain. In the first year of the event, 83% of participants finished at least a 50K distance, 50% finished 100K, and 28% finished 100+ miles. This is a race and course designed to get you a distance PR.

Upcoming Events We Are Timing

April 19, 2025 - Feet of Faith 5k

Come Join us for the Loaves and Fishes 5k, and 1 mile fun run in Madisonville, TN.  All of the proceeds will benefit the Loaves and Fishes Ministry that fill backpacks with food at Christmas for the students in Monroe County who need food over the Christmas holiday break.  

April 13, 2024 - Casa Monroe Superhero 5k & Walk

In April of each year, CASA Monroe is proud to present the Superhero 5K and Fun Walk in downtown Madisonville, TN.  This annual event is hosted in April in honor of Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month. This year, CASA is partnering with East Coast Adventures to host this family fun, and for some, competitive and timed event.

September 14, 2024 - Shoeboxes 4 Soldiers

Come Join us for the Shoeboxes 4 Soldiers Festival, 5K, and fun run in beautiful Greenback, TN.  This is our 17th year sending Christmas packages to our Troops. We have sent OVER 3200 packages to those deployed around the world protecting our Freedoms