The Caving Cow Half Marathon and 5K in McMinnville, TN is a trail-running adventure that captures the landscapes of Cardwell Mountain.
Both races provide diverse terrain, including double and single-track routes with rocks, roots, and elevation challenges.
Commencing in an expansive open field, runners will traverse approximately 0.30 miles to reach the trailhead, where a headlamp becomes essential for the upcoming cave exploration.
The 5K route, a single loop with 470 feet of elevation gain, culminates in a .88-mile out-and-back through the Cumberland Caverns Cave—dating back to 1810.
Participants in both races will be equipped with glow sticks at the cave turnaround point.
For Half Marathon participantss, the course features five loops of the scenic trail before ending in the cave.
The event feautures chip timing, aid stations, and a swag bag and shirt for each participant.
