With low traffic, stellar scenery, and only a handful of stop signs, southeast Tennessee's Sequatchie Valley is perfect for finding your rhythm and riding all day, which makes it ideal for a 24-hour race! Designed to maximize the views during the day and focus on your safety at night, the SEQUATCHIE 24 ultra race is a uniquely crafted challenge in a stunning location. Ultra-curious but not up for riding 24 hours? Try the 12-hour or 120-mile categories!
DATE & LOCATION
- June 19-20, 2027
- All registrants except the 24-hour racers start at 7:00 a.m. CENTRAL TIME Saturday morning, June 19th.
- 24-hour registrants start at 7:15 a.m. CENTRAL TIME Saturday morning, June 19th.
- All routes start and finish at: The Grove at Center Point located at 5798 East Valley Rd, Dunlap, TN 37327
CATEGORIES
- 24-HOUR (men, women, recumbent) drafting is NOT allowed
- 12-HOUR (men, women) drafting IS allowed
- 120 MILES (men, women)
- This event adheres to the USA Cycling Competition Category Policy for category participation.
PRICING
120-MILE CATEGORY
- EARLY: $85 thru January 31st
- REGULAR: $95 thru May 31st (Memorial Day), last day for t-shirt
- LATE: $105 thru June 13th (no t-shirt)
12-HOUR & 24-HOUR CATEGORIES
- EARLY: $145 thru January 31st
- REGULAR: $160 thru May 31st (Memorial Day), last day for t-shirt
- LATE: $175 thru June 13th (no t-shirt)
REGISTRATION
- Online registration closes June 13th.
- No in-person registration. You must register online by June 13th in order to participate in this ride!
AWARDS & SWAG
- Everyone who registers by Memorial Day (May 31st) will receive a commemorative Sequatchie 24 t-shirt at packet pickup.
- Those riders who complete the 12-hour race will receive a commemorative Sequatchie 24 pint glass.
- Those riders who complete the 24-hour race will receive a commemorative Sequatchie 24 stainless steel tumbler travel mug.
- The top three finishers in each category (men's and women's) will be presented with hand-crafted trophies.?
- The first place winners in each category will also receive a free entry to next year's event so that they can defend their titles!
- Podium presentations for the 24-hour riders will take place Sunday morning when everyone is accounted for. Podium presentations for the 12-hour riders will take place Saturday evening when everyone is accounted for. Podium presentations for the 120-mile will take place Saturday afternoon on an ongoing basis as the top three finishers in each category complete the course.
LODGING
- Free camping (tent and van only) will be available at the start/finish at The Grove at Center Point.
- Campers will be directed where to park when they arrive.
- Please note that there are no shower facilities at The Grove.
- The Grove has a men's and women's restroom, and we will also have portajohns on site.
- For other lodging options in Sequatchie Valley, check out: Airbnb, VRBO and SequatchieValleyScenicByway.com
FOOD & BEVERAGES
- Our friends at the Bryant Recreation League will once again offer food service on-site at The Grove as a fundraiser for their youth programs. Food will be available on a donation basis at The Grove Saturday afternoon & evening from 1:00 to 8:00.
- Click here for other restaurant options in Sequatchie Valley.
- We will also have free beer and non-alcoholic beverages available at The Grove!
For more info please see cyclesequatchie.com/ultra