Ultra Running Hub Wartrace, TN, United States · Saturday, May 2, 2026
Strolling Jim 40 Mile
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 304 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40mi | 109 | John Kruckeberg · 04:41:07 | Crystal Wheatley · 06:24:00 |
| 2025 | 40mi | 125 | John Kruckeberg · 04:44:30 | Martha Clemmer · 04:58:35 |
| 2024 | 40mi | 151 | Miller Groome · 04:45:08 | Caitlin Jones · 05:31:19 |
| 2023 | 40mi | 156 | Dan Green · 04:18:48 | Allison Mercer · 04:57:11 |
| 2022 | 40mi | 144 | Harvey Lewis · 04:47:07 | Jacquelyn Camille Herron · 04:44:01 |
| 2021 | 40mi | 185 | Zack Beavin · 03:55:44 | Melissa Surman · 05:21:53 |
| 2020 | 40mi | 30 | John Kruckeberg · 04:44:12 | Shannon Dye · 08:23:12 |
| 2019 | 40mi | 191 | Zack Beavin · 04:07:42 | Sarah Aponte · 05:34:32 |
| 2018 | 40mi | 189 | Olaf Wasternack · 04:38:20 | Alondra Moody · 05:38:15 |
| 2017 | 40mi | 149 | Jason Parks · 04:18:06 | Lauren Mitchell · 05:47:36 |
The field shrank 13% between 2025 (125) and 2026 (109). 30% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.
With road terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 64 km of road with 1,200 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 64 km of road — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 64 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps A 13 h limit puts you out there after dark.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 64 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Strolling Jim 40 Mile is a road race in Wartrace, TN, held in May. Its 1200 meters of elevation gain over 64 kilometers means 18.8 meters of climb per kilometer, making it hillier than 19% of 50-mile road races. The course features rolling hills, long flat sections, and challenging hills on an asphalt road.
With 109 finishers, this race has a larger field than 75% of 50-mile races. The 13-hour time limit results in a 12.2 minutes per kilometer cutoff pace, which is tighter than 33% of 50-mile races.