Wesley Woods Trail Race
- Date Sat 8th February 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Townsend, Tennessee
- Price $32.80 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an invigorating adventure at the Wesley Woods Trail Race, taking place on Saturday, February 8th, 2025, in the picturesque Townsend, Blount. This exciting event invites participants to explore the stunning trails of Camp Wesley Woods, nestled beneath the scenic Foothills Parkway. Choose between a challenging 5K run or a leisurely 3-mile hike, perfect for those who want to support the camp without racing. The 5K course will put your endurance to the test amidst hilly terrain, while the hike offers a unique opportunity to learn about the trails from local experts Kimberly Nunnally and Brooke Hartman, who bring their passion for the outdoors and deep connection to the Smokies.
Both events kick off at the Nickel Lodge, weaving through gravel roads and beautiful single-track trails. Runners will enjoy an aid station at the halfway point, ensuring everyone stays refreshed. Participants will also receive a stylish long-sleeve Wesley Woods shirt with their registration, with all proceeds supporting the camp’s vital programs. Don't miss this chance to kickstart your 2025 adventure while giving back to a cherished local community! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and fellowship at Camp Wesley Woods!
Both events kick off at the Nickel Lodge, weaving through gravel roads and beautiful single-track trails. Runners will enjoy an aid station at the halfway point, ensuring everyone stays refreshed. Participants will also receive a stylish long-sleeve Wesley Woods shirt with their registration, with all proceeds supporting the camp’s vital programs. Don't miss this chance to kickstart your 2025 adventure while giving back to a cherished local community! Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and fellowship at Camp Wesley Woods!
Organiser's Description
CAMP IS IN SESSION!
Come explore the trails of Camp Wesley Woods located in Townsend beneath the foothills
parkway. Race will start on Gravel service roads and will enter into the perimeter trail system
consisting of double and some single track trail. Hilly terrain will be present! This event will
feature a 5K as well as a 3-mile hike option for those who do not want to not run but still support
the camp by participating in an adventure! The 5K will include Water/ aid station will be
available at the gravel road/ trail intersection along the main road of camp (mile 2).
Hiking and History Guide
Hike will be a single loop without the spur extension. For Hikers interested in hiking the trail,
you may choose to hike at your own pace, or, with two local trail hiking experts in the area;
Kimberly Nunnally and Brooke Hartman have been hiking the trails of the Great Smoky Mountains for decades. Kimberly grew up camping and hiking in the Smokies as a native of East Tennessee. These early experiences for Kimberly created a love of the outdoors, particularly of the National Parks. Brooke's early experiences in the mountains were in the Blue Ridge Mountains, finding her way to the Smokies as a young adult. Kimberly was a camper at Camp Wesley Woods in the 1980s, and her memories include star gazing from the unfinished Foothills Parkway and the bell ringing before meals. Brooke became acquainted with Camp Wesley Woods as a pastor in the Holston Conference and has served as a Minister-in-Residence for multiple years. Kimberly and Brooke bring their love of the outdoors, hiking, and Camp Wesley Woods as they lead hikers of varying ages along the trail at Camp Wesley Woods.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Both events will begin at in front of the Nickel lodge building on the gravel road heading north
east. Both events will follow the Gravel road before this merges into a narrower service road
before bearing left onto Bob Hayes Trl- this trail will follow the properties perimeter (approx.
1.7mi) before returning to the main gravel road that bisects the camp. Hikers will take the gravel
road back to the start to conclude their 3-mile hike. Runners will take the main camp road
towards the camp entrance before turning around and heading back toward Nickel lodge to
complete the 5K at the Start/Finish line.
GIVEAWAYS
This years event will feature some SWEET Long Sleeve Wesley Woods Shirts available
included with registration- All Proceeds for shirts and registration go to supporting the camps
ministries throughout the year.
Camp store will be open where previous Camp Wesley Woods T-shirts can be purchased.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to top 3 Male & top 3 Females in 6-mile race Event. Age Group winners
will be awarded to top runner per 10 year increments (9 & under, 10-19, 40-49 etc).
Not a runner/ hiker but still want to support Wesley Wood's mission?
Wesley Woods is a camp located in Townsend TN which is home to numerous camps
throughout the year for various groups ranging from boy scouts, business retreats, recovery
retreats, adult get-aways, as well as being a destination for church camps. This event will kick
start the 2025 year for a new and exciting year for the camp! Donations are welcome by
selecting the DONATE option next to the registration option in the top Right corner. All
proceeds for this event will directly benefit the Wesley Woods Camp.
Come explore the trails of Camp Wesley Woods located in Townsend beneath the foothills
parkway. Race will start on Gravel service roads and will enter into the perimeter trail system
consisting of double and some single track trail. Hilly terrain will be present! This event will
feature a 5K as well as a 3-mile hike option for those who do not want to not run but still support
the camp by participating in an adventure! The 5K will include Water/ aid station will be
available at the gravel road/ trail intersection along the main road of camp (mile 2).
Hiking and History Guide
Hike will be a single loop without the spur extension. For Hikers interested in hiking the trail,
you may choose to hike at your own pace, or, with two local trail hiking experts in the area;
Kimberly Nunnally and Brooke Hartman have been hiking the trails of the Great Smoky Mountains for decades. Kimberly grew up camping and hiking in the Smokies as a native of East Tennessee. These early experiences for Kimberly created a love of the outdoors, particularly of the National Parks. Brooke's early experiences in the mountains were in the Blue Ridge Mountains, finding her way to the Smokies as a young adult. Kimberly was a camper at Camp Wesley Woods in the 1980s, and her memories include star gazing from the unfinished Foothills Parkway and the bell ringing before meals. Brooke became acquainted with Camp Wesley Woods as a pastor in the Holston Conference and has served as a Minister-in-Residence for multiple years. Kimberly and Brooke bring their love of the outdoors, hiking, and Camp Wesley Woods as they lead hikers of varying ages along the trail at Camp Wesley Woods.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Both events will begin at in front of the Nickel lodge building on the gravel road heading north
east. Both events will follow the Gravel road before this merges into a narrower service road
before bearing left onto Bob Hayes Trl- this trail will follow the properties perimeter (approx.
1.7mi) before returning to the main gravel road that bisects the camp. Hikers will take the gravel
road back to the start to conclude their 3-mile hike. Runners will take the main camp road
towards the camp entrance before turning around and heading back toward Nickel lodge to
complete the 5K at the Start/Finish line.
GIVEAWAYS
This years event will feature some SWEET Long Sleeve Wesley Woods Shirts available
included with registration- All Proceeds for shirts and registration go to supporting the camps
ministries throughout the year.
Camp store will be open where previous Camp Wesley Woods T-shirts can be purchased.
AWARDS
Awards will be given to top 3 Male & top 3 Females in 6-mile race Event. Age Group winners
will be awarded to top runner per 10 year increments (9 & under, 10-19, 40-49 etc).
Not a runner/ hiker but still want to support Wesley Wood's mission?
Wesley Woods is a camp located in Townsend TN which is home to numerous camps
throughout the year for various groups ranging from boy scouts, business retreats, recovery
retreats, adult get-aways, as well as being a destination for church camps. This event will kick
start the 2025 year for a new and exciting year for the camp! Donations are welcome by
selecting the DONATE option next to the registration option in the top Right corner. All
proceeds for this event will directly benefit the Wesley Woods Camp.
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