

Registration opens: NOVEMBER 1
Race weekend: JUNE 19-20
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

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JUNE 19-20, 2027
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All registrants except the 24-hour racers start at 7:00 a.m. CENTRAL TIME Saturday morning, June 19th.
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24-hour registrants start at 7:15 a.m. CENTRAL TIME Saturday morning, June 19th.
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All routes start and finish at: The Grove at Center Point located at 5798 East Valley Rd, Dunlap, TN 37327
PRICING

120-MILE CATEGORY
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EARLY: $85 thru January 31st
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REGULAR: $95 thru May 31st (Memorial Day), last day for t-shirt
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LATE: $105 thru June 13th (no t-shirt)
12-HOUR & 24-HOUR CATEGORIES
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EARLY: $145 thru January 31st
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REGULAR: $160 thru May 31st (Memorial Day), last day for t-shirt
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LATE: $175 thru June 13th (no t-shirt)
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Online registration closes June 13th.
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No in-person registration. You must register online by June 13th in order to participate in this ride!
PARKING
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Overnight campers and 24-hour riders and their support teams can park at the start/finish at The Grove at Center Point located at 5798 East Valley Rd, Dunlap, TN 37327.
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Riders who are not camping and are only coming for Saturday can park next door to the start/finish area at Chapel Hill Methodist Church located at 5606 E Valley Rd, Dunlap, TN 37327. All vehicles in the church parking lot must be out by 10:00 p.m. Saturday.
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If you are not staying overnight either Friday or Saturday, do not park at The Grove. Please park at the church next door.
FOOD & BEVERAGES

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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.
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Click here for other restaurant options in Sequatchie Valley.
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We will also have free beer and non-alcoholic beverages available at The Grove!
WAYFINDING & SUPPORT

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This event has two routes. The first route is roughly 75 miles, which will be ridden once by all riders. After completing the 75-mile route, all riders will switch to a 45-mile route for the remainder of the race. The 45-mile route is simply a shortened version of the 75-mile route.
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The routes will be marked with yellow painted arrows and supplemental signage.
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More details about the routes, along with links to downloadable maps, are available in the ROUTES section below.
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The 75-mile route will have one aid station near the halfway point (mile 37) which will be stocked with basic snacks and hydration. After the last rider passes through the aid station, the aid station will be closed. All riders will then switch to the 45-mile route which will have an aid station at the start/finish area.
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Support vehicles and direct-follow vehicles are NOT allowed on the course at any time.
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We will have SAG support vehicles on the course for basic mechanical support. SAG vehicles will carry tubes, sealant, CO₂, pumps, basic tools, first-aid supplies, and water. Contact us if you require unique or unusual equipment.
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If you need assistance during the event, please call Shannon at 512-293-6242. This number should be saved on each participant's phone prior starting the race.
E-BIKES & RECUMBENTS

The event is not open to e-bikes, but recumbent bicycles are allowed as long as they have flags and are highly visible.
CATEGORIES

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24-HOUR (men, women, recumbent) drafting is NOT allowed
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12-HOUR (men, women) drafting IS allowed
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120 MILES (men, women)
This event adheres to the USA Cycling Competition Category Policy for category participation.
AWARDS & SWAG

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Everyone who registers by Memorial Day (May 31st) will receive a commemorative Sequatchie 24 t-shirt at packet pickup.
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Those riders who complete the 12-hour race will receive a commemorative Sequatchie 24 pint glass.
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Those riders who complete the 24-hour race will receive a commemorative Sequatchie 24 stainless steel tumbler travel mug.
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The top three finishers in each category (men's and women's) will be presented with hand-crafted trophies.
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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!
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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

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Free camping (tent and van only) will be available at the start/finish at The Grove at Center Point.
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Campers will be directed where to park when they arrive.
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Please note that there are no shower facilities at The Grove.
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The Grove has a men's and women's restroom, and we will also have portajohns on site.
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For other lodging options in Sequatchie Valley, check out: Airbnb, VRBO and SequatchieValleyScenicByway.com
PACKET PICK-UP

Packet pickup will be held at the start/finish at The Grove at Center Point located at 5798 East Valley Rd, Dunlap, TN 37327 at the following times:
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Friday, June 18th from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CENTRAL TIME
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Saturday, June 19th from 5:30 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. CENTRAL TIME
TIMING & MILEAGE

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Each 12-hour and 24-hour participant is responsible for tracking their own mileage and time using a GPS cycling computer such as a Garmin, Wahoo, Hammerhead, Sigma, Lezyne, or a similar device capable of recording elapsed time and distance.
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At the conclusion of the 12-hour ride (7:00 p.m. on Saturday) and the 24-hour ride (7:00 a.m. on Sunday), each participant must take a clear photograph of their device showing both total mileage and the time of day. This photo must be presented to race officials at the timing table when the rider returns to the finish line.
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If there is a tie, question, or discrepancy regarding mileage, riders may be required to submit the original ride file from their device. Acceptable file formats include .FIT, .TCX, and .GPX, which are standard output formats from Garmin and other GPS units. These files must be provided to the Race Director upon request. All decisions regarding mileage and final results are made by the Race Director and are final.
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ALL RIDERS must ride by the finish line timing table every time they cross the finish line to assist race officials in tracking active riders on course.
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ALL RIDERS must STOP and check in at the aid station to help in tracking riders and also to verify that no one shorts the route.
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120-mile riders must STOP and check in at the timing table upon finishing in order for their finishing times to be recorded.
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12-hour and 24-hour riders must text the Race Director at 512-293-6242 when they are off the bike for more than 15 minutes. This is for rider safety to allow the Race Director to know how many active riders are on the course at any given time.
VOLUNTEER!
Have non-cycling friends or family interested in being a part of the action without riding a bike? Or maybe you just want to see what a 24-hour race is like before making a commitment. Volunteer in 2027 and ride for free in 2028! Plus free food, beverages, t-shirts & swag! Check out all the fun volunteer opportunities by clicking here!
ROUTES
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The event has two routes. The first route is 75 miles (5000 ft of climbing), which will be ridden once by all riders. The 75-mile route takes riders to the super scenic north end of the valley, providing them with more diverse scenery during the daylight hours.
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After completing the 75-mile route, all riders will switch to a 45-mile route (3000 ft of climbing) for the remainder of the race. The 45-mile route is simply a shortened version of the 75-mile route that prioritizes safety and accountability, especially during the nighttime hours.
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The 75-mile route will have one aid station near the halfway point (mile 37) which will be stocked with basic snacks and hydration. After the last rider passes through the aid station, the aid station will be closed. The 12-hour and 24-hour riders will then switch to the 45-mile route which will have an aid station at the start/finish area.
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The 75-mile route has a total of 7 stop signs, and the 45-mile route only has 2 stop signs.
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Click on the maps above for downloadable Ride With GPS maps.
RULES
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You must wear a helmet to participate in this ride.
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You must have both front (white) & rear (red) lights (visible at 500 feet) to participate in the 24-hour category. Reflective tape (crank arms, wheels, helmet, shoes, pedals) is strongly encouraged!
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Keep an eye out for vehicles while riding and be considerate to vehicles trying to pass. All roads will be open to traffic.
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Obey all traffic laws, which means stopping at all stop signs.
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Support vehicles and direct-follow vehicles are NOT allowed on the course at any time during the event. However, after 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, support vehicles may drive out to pick up riders if they do not want to ride back to the start line.
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Non-drafting riders must maintain a minimum 30 feet of separation from any cyclist directly ahead to avoid drafting.
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Regardless of what category you signed up for, do not draft off of a rider registered for the 24-hour category. Those riders will have a RED race bib number.
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For safety reasons, you must notify us if forward progress stops for more than 15 minutes. (Please call Shannon at 512-293-6242.)
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In the event of a medical emergency, call 911 immediately and notify Shannon as soon as possible by calling 512-293-6242.
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In severe weather, the race director may temporarily or fully suspend the event.
ABOUT THE SEQUATCHIE 24
The idea for the Sequatchie 24 did not come all at once. It came the way most things of value come -slowly, over time. Lee Davis and Dawson Wheeler had spent long days riding the Sequatchie Valley, studying the rhythm of the roads and feeling the burn of the rollers that never quite let you rest. They trained there, preparing for the long, quiet hours of the Natchez Trace 444. They learned what the valley could give a rider, and what it demanded in return.
At the same time, Shannon Burke had been riding long days in the valley on his own. He had built events there, knowing its turns and its contours. He understood how the light fell across the ridgeline in the morning and how the wind often shifted by afternoon.
These three spoke of the need for a Tennessee ultra-cycling event designed with the Sequatchie Valley in mind. An event that recognized the size of the challenge, respected the riders who would take it on, and stayed faithful to the character of the valley.
The Sequatchie 24 grew from those conversations. It was shaped by the belief that a 24-hour race should be simple in design and challenging in execution. The route offers long stretches of rolling ground that wear on a rider as the hours stack up.
The Sequatchie 24 is a test for riders who want to see what they have when the miles grow heavy and the night grows long, knowing too the satisfaction they will enjoy as the sun rises over the valley. Join us for the 2nd annual Sequatchie 24 on June 19-20, 2027!
2026 24-HOUR RESULTS
OVERALL RANK | CATEGORY | FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | TEAM | MILES |
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1 | Men's Non-Drafting | Gene | Pish | 309 Gravel Syndicate | 347 |
2 | Men's Drafting | Jonathan | LeDuc | 343 | |
3 | Men's Non-Drafting | Caleb | Huff | 330 | |
4 | Men's Non-Drafting | Ben | Schulman | 322 | |
5 | Women's Drafting | Carey | Lowery | Rescue Racing/Scott's Bikes
| 300 |
6 | Men's Non-Drafting | Brian | Uline | 286 | |
7 | Men's Non-Drafting | Kellen | Springer | Oak Ridge National Laboratory | 280 |
8 | Men's Non-Drafting | John | Scott | 275 |
2026 150-MILE RESULTS
OVERALL RANK | CATEGORY | FIRST NAME | LAST NAME | TEAM | TIME |
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1 | Men's | Hunter | Hoskins | Southern Velo | 7:30 |
2 | Men's | Ian | Bania | 7:34 | |
3 | Men's | John | Donnelly | Fast Daddy Racing | 8:05 |
4 | Men's | Matt | Smith | 9:09 | |
5 | Women's | Lauren | Barnett | Nashville Triathlon Club | 11:53 |
2026 75-MILE RESULTS
RANK | CATEGORY | LAST NAME | TIME | TEAM | FIRST NAME |
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01 | Men's | Plating | 3:22 | Zach | |
02 | Men's | Golden | 3:27 | Southern Velo | Tom |
03 | Men's | Vicent | 3:27 | ARC Performance Systems | Dustin |
04 | Men's | Wentzell | 3:27 | Team Alliance Environmental p/b Meridian Bank | Joseph |
05 | Women's | Houser | 3:27 | Lisa | |
06 | Men's | Vance | 3:27 | Jason | |
07 | Men's | Szewczyk | 3:29 | Team Bubba | Scott |
08 | Men's | Alvarez | 3:30 | Myobikelife | Oscar |
09 | Women's | Harrison-Trent | 3:32 | Alina | |
10 | Men's | Whiting | 3:32 | Team Bubba | Ross |
11 | Women's | Fletcher | 3:35 | Sara | |
12 | Women's | Golden | 3:35 | Southern Velo | Jennifer |
13 | Men's | Hoskins | 3:35 | Southern Velo | Michael |
14 | Men's | Morse | 3:36 | Team Bubba | Jimmy |
15 | Men's | Byrd | 3:41 | Southern Velo | David |
16 | Men's | Hobbs | 3:45 | Bad Naughty | Ryan |
17 | Men's | Castleberry | 3:47 | Owens Cyclery | John |
18 | Men's | Townsend | 3:49 | Mike | |
19 | Men's | Stacks | 3:57 | Team Bubba | Mike |
20 | Men's | Caldwell | 4:00 | Jeremy | |
21 | Men's | Caldwell | 4:00 | Josh | |
22 | Men's | Hoover | 4:01 | Team Bubba | David |
23 | Men's | Shea | 4:02 | Jim | |
24 | Men's | Carpenter | 4:06 | Dustin | |
25 | Men's | Shoaf | 4:15 | John | |
26 | Women's | Cotsilis | 4:15 | Marina | |
27 | Men's | Wade | 4:16 | Brian | |
28 | Men's | Adair | 4:16 | Robert | |
29 | Women's | Sullivan | 4:16 | Terri | |
30 | Women's | Jones | 4:17 | Terri | |
31 | Men's | Graham | 4:32 | Team Bubba | David |
32 | Men's | BACON | 4:32 | Team Bubba | JAMES |
33 | Men's | Edgemon | 4:43 | Fred | |
34 | Men's | Newton | 4:43 | Team Bubba | Chris |
35 | Men's | Brigham | 4:44 | John | |
36 | Men's | Rudisilll | 4:47 | Team Bubba | Bryan |
37 | Men's | Hair | 4:48 | Southern Velo | Dale |
38 | Men's | Reyes | 4:50 | Jacob | |
39 | Men's | Waters | 4:55 | Richard | |
40 | Men's | Steinwachs | 4:57 | Safety Herd Racing Team | Mark |
41 | Women's | Price | 5:00 | Salty Bears | Jami |
42 | Women's | Dye | 5:15 | Shannon | |
43 | Men's | Dye | 5:15 | David | |
44 | Men's | Regal | 5:18 | TriTomR Endurance LLC | Tom |
45 | Men's | O'Neill | 5:19 | Tim | |
46 | Men's | Goad | 5:24 | Jeff | |
47 | Men's | Harris | 5:33 | Trey | |
48 | Women's | Thomas | 5:45 | Marisa | |
49 | Men's | Sager Alcocer | 5:53 | Gerard Christian | |
50 | Men's | Steffes | 6:29 | Cory |
2026 PHOTOS
Lodging? Restaurants? Things to do? SequatchieValleyScenicByway.com
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