Three days. Two nights. Epic climbs. Epic recoveries. All with an adult summer camp vibe and runs in the famous park which plays host to the Barkley Marathons and Barkley Fall Classic.

Welcome to Frozen Head Ultra Camp (FHUC) - a high-volume, high-vibe trail running experience built for intermediate to advanced runners ready to train hard, recover well, and soak up the magic of some of Tennessee's best trails, mountains, forests, and creeks.

Set among the steep, shaded ridgelines of Frozen Head and its surroundings, FHUC is your chance to log serious vert, dial in your trail skills, and recharge at an epic ridgetop basecamp with a crew that loves the grind as much as the good times.

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**What to Expect

⏳ 6–12 hours of trail running over 3 days**

Two runs at Frozen Head + one run at another scenic trail in the area (3 total guided runs) with "challenge by choice" optionality to allow you to dial the volume up or down to fit your needs.

⛰ Big climbs + real mountain terrain

Forested southeastern singletrack, sustained climbs up to 2,000 feet, a mix of smooth and technical descents, and classic Appalachian rollers.

🔥 Train hard. Recover harder.

Large conventional Sauna. Homemade cold plunge. Waterfall swims. Optional Massages. Bonfires. Yoga/Stretch sessions. Repeat.

🍻 Community-first vibes

Shared meals, local breweries, pizza in a barn, group sauna sessions and yoga, stargazing, and stories around the fire.

**🏚 Varied accommodation options at our scenic Basecamp**

The Rez, in Lancing, TN, provides a picturesque ridgetop setting for Basecamp, with bathrooms, hot water, a sauna & cold plunge, a shared kitchenette, and options to camp or stay in cabins (while supplies last!). See the "Lodging" tab on Run This for more details on the lodging options. See this link for more info on The Rez, our basecamp for FHUC!

Who Should Come to Frozen Head Ultra Camp?

This is not a novice-level trail runner weekend; that said, it could be perfect for someone in the midst of training for their first trail marathon or ultra! It will be warm in the TN summer, and there will be no shortage of climbing on the trails.

You should:

• Be able to run ~3 hours on trail at a time
• Be comfortable carrying your own nutrition and hydration (ultra vest recommended)
• Be ready for sustained climbing + descending
• Be ready to taper slightly beforehand (unless you’re very adapted to high-volume/high-vert weekends)

This camp is perfect for:

• Anyone training for the Barkley Fall Classic or another fall trail marathon or ultra with climbing
• Anyone looking to explore the home of the Barkley Marathons (FHSP)
• Anyone who likes to work hard and play hard; we will train hard, but we will also have fun along the way: swimming, breweries, campfires, and other adventures
• Anyone looking to push themselves beyond their usual limits, but in a controlled, guided environment with amazing daily recovery options
• Anyone training for a "Western-style" race with prolonged climbs and descents
• Anyone from a vertically-challenged area looking to get a big vert weekend in to prepare them for adventures to come

Ready to climb, sweat, plunge, and repeat?

Frozen Head Ultra Camp awaits.

Why Do a Training Camp? Is It Worth It?

Whether it is FHUC or another "training camp" or "ultra camp," what are some of the benefits of adding this type of weekend and massive training stimulus to your calendar in the build-up to a big event?

• Camps with multiple long efforts can help simulate late-race fatigue without the damage of a single ultra-long run
• They can increase motivation and break monotony in long training cycles
• Camps provide an opportunity to build a community of like-minded peers and learn from one another
• You can identify weaknesses and issues prior to race day with time to adapt (e.g., fueling, climbing, etc.) - *or *work on known weaknesses *during *camp
• Multiple hard days in a row (by choice) can help you psychologically adapt to prolonged discomfort and develop neuromuscular fatigue resistance

More about Morgan County (MoCo), TN, the home of FHUC: Morgan County is a hidden gem full of beautiful public land, with mountains, valleys, gorges, waterfalls, and abundant flora and fauna. Those who know flock to MoCo (as the locals call it) for its hiking, running, whitewater, hunting, and rock climbing. MoCo is home to Frozen Head State Park, Lone Mountain State Forest, Catoosa WMA, part of Big South Fork National Recreation Area, sections of TN's Cumberland Trail, and the Obed National Wild & Scenic River. It is also home to three great breweries (MoCo, Lilly Pad, and The Beer Barn) and plays host to the Barkley Marathons and the Barkley Fall Classic each year. Portions of Morgan County (including near basecamp) are also recognized as "Dark Sky" areas by DarkSky International, so the stargazing is out of this world!

Getting there: If you plan to fly, Nashville (BNA) or Knoxville (TYS), TN are your best bets. BNA is about 2 hours 15 mins away, while TYS is 1 hour 15 mins away by car. Simply navigate to 200 Hawn Rd, Lancing, TN 37770 to get to basecamp (or put "The Rez, Lancing, TN" into Google Maps). We will provide additional instructions to participants closer to the start of camp. (You could also fly into Lexington, KY, or other airports if that makes more sense based on flights.)

*Note: This camp is not legally affiliated with Frozen Head State Park, the Frozen Head Ultra Marathon, the Barkley Fall Classic, or the Barkley Marathons. It is, however, a permitted event with Frozen Head State Park.