Trail Running calendar near Elkmont 2026-2027

A July 4 running event in Huntsville featuring a USATF-certified 5K out and back on Aldridge Creek Greenway and a new certified 1 Mile point to point course, with post-race food, childcare, medals, and age group awards.

Timed night and day trail races on a 3-mile loop at Henry Horton State Park, offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats, on-course aid, finisher medals, event prizes, and nonprofit proceeds for local school children.

Jackalope Trail Run on July 11, 2026 at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville AL offers 4 mile and 8 mile trail races in the Wild Thangs Series with bluff views, creek crossings and aid stations; the event is cupless and capped at 400 runners..

A six mile trail race in Fairview, Tennessee on July 26, 2026 organized by Nashville Running Company. The course features single and double track, aid stations without disposable cups, and prizes for top finishers.

A 5 mile and 10 mile trail race at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL on August 1, 2026. It is race three of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, capped at 400 runners with cupless aid stations and post-race pizza.

Chupacabra Trail Race is the fourth event of the Wild Thangs Trail Series at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL. It offers 10K and half marathon trail courses with aid stations, a cupless policy and a capped field.

A two hour loop challenge on the Oneonta High School cross country course where runners complete as many 1.35 mile loops as possible. Registration is free and donations at packet pickup support Oneonta High School Cross Country.

Experience a unique multi day ultramarathon where your age determines your clock. Run as many miles as possible on a one mile loop in a community focused event that celebrates veteran athletes and long distance legends.

Experience a unique 5K run through a scenic valley and a lit cavern in Alabama. Enjoy mountain views and a subterranean turn around point with constant cool temperatures.

A community fitness festival at Hays Farm Park in Huntsville on September 26, 2026. It features a certified half marathon, a timed 5K, a 1 mile community run, a short bike ride, pop up classes, vendors, and door prizes.

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 3, 2026. It uses a 4.1666667 mile loop and limits entries to the first 75 runners with a wait list.

A last runner standing backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville, AL, featuring repeated 4.167 mile loops on trail by day and road at night. Finishers receive event apparel and a finisher cap; 24 hours or 100 miles earns a bu..

A seven-mile trail race on Monte Sano Mountain starting at Oak Park Recreation Center in Huntsville, AL, with pink-flag course markings, water at about miles 2 and 4, packet pick-up at Fleet Feet Huntsville, and a shirt plus finisher gift.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 17, 2026, held as part of the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships with entry based on silver ticket wins or At Large qualification.

A 20 mile loop on Sewanee’s Perimeter Trail held October 17, 2026, starting and finishing at the Mountain Goat Visitor Center. The race includes three aid stations, vendor partnerships, and donates 10% of proceeds to the Perimeter Trail Fun..

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10K in Huntsville on October 18 2026 with a cupless policy. Entries include a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post race meal.

A weekend trail event in McMullen Cove, AL featuring a certified 5K Sublett Challenge and 25K and 50K mountain trail races with significant climbing and aid stations. Proceeds support childhood cancer research.

A 5K trail run in Fairview, Tennessee on October 24, 2026 supporting Love One International, which provides life saving medical treatment to children in Uganda. Registration opens April 24 and the entry fee is $40.

A haunted night trail event in Franklin, TN on October 31, 2026 featuring a 1.1-mile loop with trick-or-treat stations each lap, costume elements, steep climbs, no-pet policy, and a firm no-refund rule.

Trail running event in Franklin TN on November 7, 2026 offering multiple distances including a 50 Miler and ruck divisions. The course features long uninterrupted trail, elevation changes, clear gear rules and crew restrictions.