Tennessee State Parks Running Tour - Tims Ford Deer Trail - Winchester, Tennessee - Running

The Tennessee State Parks Running Tour - Tims Ford Deer Trail is a Running race in Winchester, Tennessee consisting of a 6 Mile Trail Run.

Start and finish at the Recreation Lodge at Tim's Ford State Park, Winchester. After start at the lodge the course loops behind the lodge and on to a trail that crosses the road and follow the picnic area down to the water. Follow the trail to a right turn on to Tims Ford Drive to the Rangers Station. Turn sharp to the left and right at the end of the parking lot onto Marble Plains walking trail. Follow the trail past the church to a turnaround at the overlook (mile 3). The same way back to finish at the Lodge. Course History This race started in 1987 as a 10K. It was previously known as the Mountaineer 10K and held at Fall Creek Falls as the last race in the fall. The course was designed by Bob Alt. It went over the bridge and to a turnaround loop. In 2005 course was changed to a turnaround on the outlook trail behind the Welcome Center. The shorter distance required that the course circle of the Lodge at both start and finish, while still making 6 miles.