No Business Hundred

This beautiful autumn race treats runners to miles of technical singletrack trails and scenic landmarks. The No Business Hundred is a trail endurance race that begins and ends at the abandoned coal mining town, Blue Heron, just east of Stearns, KY. The course is a single 103.6 mile loop that traverses through the heart of the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area across the state line into Tennessee and back on some of the oldest trails in the southeast. Each year the course is run in opposite direction of the previous year with odd years being run counter clockwise from Blue Heron.Along the way participants will pass through towering sandstone arches & rockhouses, gaze upon spectacular overlooks & waterfalls, and visit abandoned farms and homesteads including the No Business settlement. This epic journey is an adventure through some of the most scenic and wild areas in the region.

This beautiful autumn race treats runners to miles of technical singletrack trails and scenic landmarks. The No Business Hundred is a trail endurance race that begins and ends at the abandoned coal mining town, Blue Heron, just east of Stearns, KY. The course is a single 103.6 mile loop that traverses through the heart of the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area across the state line into Tennessee and back on some of the oldest trails in the southeast. Each year the course is run in opposite direction of the previous year with odd years being run counter clockwise from Blue Heron.Along the way participants will pass through towering sandstone arches & rockhouses, gaze upon spectacular overlooks & waterfalls, and visit abandoned farms and homesteads including the No Business settlement. This epic journey is an adventure through some of the most scenic and wild areas in the region.

The No Business Hundred is a 103.6 mile loop course with 11,200 feet of ascent that traverses through the heart of the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area across the state line into Tennessee and back on some of the most scenic & picturesque trails in the southeast. Runners start and finish on the Blue Heron Bridge in the Big South Fork which was once used to transport coal from the local mines.

Blue Heron Bridge & TipplePickett State ParkHazard CaveTwin ArchesCharit Creek LodgeAngel Falls Overlook

All drop bags must be dropped off on Friday October 13th between the hourse of 12pm and 8pm EST. There will be NO Saturday morning drop bag drop-offs.

There are a total of 16 aid stations locations, 2 of which are accessed twice making there a total of 18 Aid Station stops along the No Business 100 course. Each aid station will be fully stocked and at a minimum provide water, electrolyte drink, gels, snacks, first aid, and enthusiastic volunteers.

Camping available at: Blue Heron Campground, Bear Creek Horse Camp, Barren Fork Horse Camp. Lodging also available at: Big South Fork Motor Lodge, Red Roof Inn, Blair Creek Resort, Barthell Coal Mining Camp, Stearns Cabin Rental, Tree Top Round House

30 hrs

Pre Race Meal.