HAMMER DROP HENRY HORTON
Calling all thrill-seekers, trail-blazers, and pedal-pushers — it's time to hit the dirt!
Join us for an epic day of twists, turns, roots, rocks and major bragging rights at the 3rd annual Hammer Drop Henry Horton, sponsored by MOAB Bike Shop, a one-day Mountain Bike Race + Festival for all ages on Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Location: Henry Horton State Park. South Horton Mountain Bike Trail System, Skeet Range Rd., Chapel Hill, TN 37091
This scenic trail system is managed by the Tennessee State Park Rangers and local volunteers. They have a tough network of fun, fast, flowy and challenging trails that you would expect from a course nestled in Middle Tennessee.
This event will include a unique and challenging trail, awards and some cool swag. Come out and RACE or just come spectate! Plus the entire family can enjoy camping, food trucks, beverages, vendors and plethora of activities at the Duck River Outdoor Expo (Friday-Sunday)! Learn more HERE.
RULES/LICENSES
This will not be a USA Cycling-sanctioned event. Every participant must sign a participant waiver. If you are under 18, an Adult or Guardian must sign it for you.
SPECTATORS/VOLUNTEERS
If you and/or any friends/family members do not plan to ride, please register as a Spectator or sign up to Volunteer with us!
We recommend bringing camp chairs, rain gear (if necessary), bug spray, sunscreen, cowbells, etc.
Whether you are a beginner or pro - if you're looking to have some fun between the trees, you will find it here! Get ready to watch the HAMMER DROP at HENRY HORTON this July!
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HAMMER DROP BARFIELD p/b MOAB Bike Shop
Hammer Drop charges into Barfield Crescent Park for the first time ever on Sunday, August 16, bringing tighter single track, punchy power climbs, and fast, technical descents that demand your full gas. This fresh venue delivers raw terrain, high-speed flow, and zero room to coast—perfect for riders ready to test their legs, lungs, and nerve. Barfield is fast, fierce, and built for racing.
Barfield Hammer Drop: A True Test of Speed & Skill
This one’s a little different…think time trial meets technical challenge. At Barfield Crescent Park, it’s not just about how fast you are—it’s about how smooth you ride.
We’re adding 3 “No Dab” challenge sections throughout the course: Put a foot down? That’s a dab. Clean it? You’re in the game.
Hit 1 or 2 out of 3 and score prizes from our vendors. Clean all 3 and you could take home a $100 prime.
Fast. Technical. Zero room for mistakes. Can you keep it smooth under pressure?
Location: Barfield Crescent Park Mountain Bike Trails, 202 Hemlock Dr., Murfreesboro, TN 37128
The trails at Barfield Crescent Park bring classic Tennessee single track to life with twisty wooded lines, punchy leg-burning climbs, and fast descents that reward riders who carry speed. Limestone rock, rooty corners, and natural features keep you on your toes while the rolling terrain delivers a nonstop race rhythm. It’s playful, technical, and built for riders who like to stay on the gas. This trail system is managed by the Murfreesboro Park & Rec, SORBA MidTN, local bike shops and volunteers.
COST (Juniors/Adults)
$30 - Individual Race, $35 (Day of registration)
$50 - Hammer Drop Henry Horton/Barfield Series (2 races)
$150 - Hammer Drop Short Track Series (all 6 races)
$200 - MOAB All-Access Series: Henry Horton + Barfield + Short-Track (8 races)
Youth (10 and under) are FREE (*excluding Barfield)
AWARDS/PRIZES
This event will include a unique and challenging trail, prizes and cash payouts and some cool swag. ALL categories will be eligible for Series points. Cash payouts will be awarded to the top 3 male and female finishers.
*Podium awards/cash prizes will be presented as the race is completed.
CASH PAYOUTS
Race for more than just bragging rights — cash prizes are awarded at every event.
Hammer Drop Barfield Skills Challenge/Time Trial
Total Purse: $175
1st - $90 | 2nd - $55 | 3rd - $30
SERIES POINTS
Race
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Barfield (1.5x)
15
13.5
12
10.5
9
7.5
6
4.5
3
1.5
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS - Sunday, August 16
*subject to updates as they are confirmed
7:00AM-8:30AM: Packet Pick-up/Registration (onsite) + Snacks/Coffee
9:00AM - Mass Time Trial Start (Juniors, Beginners, Pro/Elite/Expert, Sport, E-Bike)
*Pre-ride announcements will occur 10 minutes before the start of the race.
RULES/LICENSES
This is not a USA Cycling-sanctioned event. A Liability Release Waiver is required to participate.
SPECTATORS/VOLUNTEERS
If you do not plan to ride, or if you have friends/family members that want to join you but do not want to ride, please register as a spectator or sign up to volunteer. We recommend bringing camp chairs, rain gear (if necessary), bug spray,
sunscreen, cowbells, etc.
Whether you are a beginner or pro - if you're looking to test your skills and have some fun between the trees - we have something for you. Get ready to watch the HAMMER DROP at Barfield Crescent!
REGISTER TODAY & WE'LL SEE YOU IN AUGUST!
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On the Thursday before Labor Day Weekend of 2026, ultramarathoners will once again descend on Fred Deadman Park in Manchester, Tennessee. Led by a contingent of wheezing geezers, over a hundred of America’s finest foot warriors will circle the famed Deadman Mile for days on end in September of 2026.
All runners 41 and over will be allotted a number of hours equal to those hard-earned years of age in which to accumulate as many miles as possible. All the kids, 40 years, and below, will compete over the final 40 hours of the race. The winner will be the runner with the most miles accumulated by the finish. In contrast to most ultras, where the old guys must settle for a place at the rear, if they can make the time limit at all, the ARFTA is dominated by the super veterans of the sport. In 2025, 1 participant 90 +, 12 participants 80+, and 35 participants 70 years old and over competed in this event. Randy Ellis 73, and Steve Troxel 66, completed more than 200 miles! We had 63 participants completing over 100 miles were 70 and older! This is one race where the older guys are right in the running up until the very end. The footspeed may have diminished with the passing of the years, but the fires of competition still burn bright.
Of course it is not the competition which has made this event an instant classic. It is the stories. In the perfect setting of a one mile loop through the park, today’s ultrarunners have the opportunity to spend time with the legends and heroes of the long ago past of the sport. And the old guys and gals have the opportunity to rekindle old friendships (and rivalries) and to rehash the old days. The stories they have to tell are not tales immortalized on the internet, instead they exist only in the memories of those who were there. For all the hundreds of miles that are logged, and the fierce battles sometimes waged for position, it is the celebration of life atmosphere that has made the ARFTA a must-do event. Fathers and mothers sharing miles with daughters and sons as well as grandparents sharing miles with grandsons and granddaughters; these are moments too special to miss.
We rent most of the park for the duration of the event, and among the features of the race are: Ice is provided for purchase at the ICE HOUSE on the premises for $3.00 per bag. Usually set up next to the building not far from the start/finish area. Hot meals served every 6 hours (this is not aid station food, but fine southern cuisine catered by the local Cracker Barrel.) Additional meal plans may be purchased for crew members. The meals come prepackaged for each individual with whatever is on the menu that day. A mealtime rush is not necessary as you may take it with you to your tent or eat at the pavilions. A friendly reminder to allow the aid station volunteers time to set it up before you stop by to grab and go. We do not have the facility to set up multiple options or dietary needs.
There are real indoor bathrooms located on the course (the value of which cannot be overstated in a multiday run!) There will also be portapotties next to the building after you pass the start/finish line and two on the backside of the loop.
Accommodations are available at a full range of motels within 1 mile of the park, for crews, or runners wishing to sleep in a “real bed.” Ample TENT camping is available on site, with prime camping spots situated around the Deadman Mile.
This is a small park with limited parking. The course is in the parking lot as well as through the park. We have the pavilions reserved but not the whole park itself. Locals come enjoy the park throughout the event. Baseball and tennis is also going on at the same time. They have been very graciuos each year and share with us!
With that being said. RV Campers! We are asked every year about campers. A camper is allowed in the back parking area near the back ball field. See the map attached to this site. IF YOUR CAMPER FITS IN ONE PARKING SPOT THEN IT IS ALLOWED. The standard parking space is 8.5 feet wide by 18 feet long to give you an idea of the size.
There is plenty of camping space to set up a tent and all of your supplies. Not on the course itself but close to it!
There is a facebook group for the ARFTA: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1443235495936999/
Or you can send your questions below.
Any runners over 70 years of age with financial limitations precluding their entry should e-mail me, so that we can work something out. This is your day(s) in the sun, and we want to see you here! Last year we had 38 starters the age of 70 and older. I think that may be a record! 53 Runners logged in excess of 100 miles, 5 of which were 80 and older!! Last year 2 participants went 200 plus. Last year Doyle Carpenter, Harry Strohm, John Price, and Keith Dunn completed their 11th ARFTA! However, you do not need to aim for such a lofty goal, if you do not wish. It is perfectly all right to just come to share the weekend with your peers. What we most want is to see you here.
Top 6 in Lifetime miles:
Maurice Robinson 1473
Barney Riesback 1439
Doyle Carpenter 1407
Ed Masuaka 1255
Harry Strohm 1196
Rosemary Evans 1231
Personal Best Racing and Highpoint Health – Winchester/Sewanee with Ascension Saint Thomas presents a new venue for some amazing events!
Swim in the scenic Tims Ford Lake Bike around the scenic highways on beautiful backdrops * Run through town finishing with a boost of confidence and a medal!
September 19th, 2025
Sprint Distances - See course maps in course tab
300 yd Swim - 13.5 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run
Duathlon
1 Mile Run - 13.5 Mile Bike - 3.1 Mile Run
Olympic Distances
1500 yd Swim - 24.5 Mile Bike - 6.2 Mile Run
Duathlon
3.1 Mile Run - 24.5 Mile Bike - 6.2 Mile Run
Athena and Clydesdale divisions, Aquabike and Relay divisions available
This race is USA Triathlon Sanctioned so all rules apply. Please visit usatriathlon.org to read the complete rules.
Personal Best Racing has a NO REFUND policy. No Exceptions. There is insurance available during your registration to purchase for these purposes.
Event Cancellation / Modification Policy - If Natural Disaster or Community Disaster occurs, our action steps are as follows:
1.Personal Best Racing in concert with local officials will make decisions based on safety first. 2. Courses and/or race segments will be altered as agreed to between Personal Best Racing and local officials 3. Financial: It is not financially feasible for Personal Best Racing to accept the risk of a disaster for everyone. Each registered participant needs to accept the risk of his or her entry fee. There will be NO REFUNDS or free entries to future races. The money you paid is spent developing the subject event. 4. Personal Best Management does not save any money if one of our events has to be canceled for reasons beyond our control. All supplies and services needed for the events are purchased and/or arranged in advance. All event supplies and services associated with that event must be paid for, regardless of the outcome.
Come join us for our second annual 5K fun run and walk!
This is a fundraiser with the proceeds going to upgrade our student & teacher technology and school safety & security equipment.
As a small Christian school all our funding comes from parents, church members, and donations. Please support us as we work to provide a high-quality Christian education for students in our community!
Map/Video of the Route