Mid-State Mile
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Mid-State Mile : June 20, 2026
The Mid-State Mile is a Last Person Standing running event held near Franklin, Tennessee, at 9600 Big East Fork Rd. The event uses a one-loop course of 1 mile per circuit. Registration opens January 1, 2026, and the initial 85 entries are added automatically, with additional signups placed on a waitlist. Past participants in Mid-State and the Tennessee Mile are prioritized in early selections; the organizer may also reserve some spots at their discretion. The event does not issue refunds or rollovers. Camping gear and race setup/tent rentals are offered, and training plans are available for purchase from the organizer. No pets are allowed on the property.
Course, format and rules
The course, called The Murder Mile, is on private land about 20 minutes from downtown Franklin. Each loop has about 340 feet of elevation gain, includes two climbs, fast runnable sections between them, and an easy downhill through a field to the start/finish. The surface is an old logging road with wide double-track.
Runners must be in the starting corral and take two steps past the starting line to begin each loop. Participants have 20 minutes to complete each loop; runners who return after the time limit are eliminated. No runner may accept aid while on the course. If two runners reach the final loop, the declared winner must start and complete a solo victory lap within the 20-minute limit; if the last runner cannot complete that loop in time, there will be no winner. Spectators must follow event rules. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.