Trail Running calendar near Fort Payne 2026-2027

Trail races at Lake Yahou offer a 50K, 10 mile and 5.5 mile course on mostly single track dirt with runnable sections, aid stations, finish line music and finisher rocks for those who complete their entered distance.

A three day, 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with stages on Lula Lake, the Cumberland Trail and Signal Mountain. Evening gatherings take place at the Crash Pad and race proceeds support the trail group Wild Trails.

A 20 mile loop on Sewanee's Perimeter Trail across the Cumberland Plateau, featuring three aid stations, race shirts for early registrants, and a post race gathering at Shenanigans while supporting the Perimeter Trail Fund.

Trail marathon and 12 mile races at Fort Mountain State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring roughly 5,500 feet of climbing across single track, rocky and mixed use trails and a summit stone wall with fall mountain views.

A trail race near Huntsville, AL offering Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 10K. Entries include a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post-race meal; the event is cupless and uses time cutoffs for each distance.

A lakeside trail race in Cartersville with two distances, 3.8 miles and 7.5 miles, on an easy fire road surface. Registration includes a tri-blend shirt, chip timing, professionally marked course, and age-group medals.

A weekend trail festival at McMullen Cove with a certified Sublett Point 5K and 25K and 50K mountain trail races, notable landmarks along the route, and proceeds supporting childhood cancer research.

Pumpkin Butt is a GUTS-members-only 50K in Kennesaw, GA on October 31, 2026, run as five roughly 10K loops. Participants must bring a pumpkin, the event is cupless, and canned food will be collected for donation.

A dog-friendly trail event at Reflection Riding in Chattanooga with a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K and 10K and both timed and untimed options. Proceeds benefit Reflection Riding and the finish area includes local beer, food, and pet vendors.

A community road race on the Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances plus virtual options. Veterans register free and active duty entries have a reduced fee; medals and age group awards are offered.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust include 50K, half marathon, 10K and a 1 mile kids run; courses feature waterfalls, single track and significant elevation gain. Proceeds support trail maintenance and construction.

Trail runs at Cathedral Caverns State Park with 5K and 15K options, including a final segment through the cave lit with glow sticks. Aid stations, cupless policy, entry caps, race shirt and finisher medal provided.

A two-loop trail race at Little Tallapoosa Park in Carrollton, Georgia, covering approximately 15K (9.3 miles). Timing cards record finish times; registration runs May 15–25, 2026 with a $30 entry fee.

A USATF sanctioned timed track event at Ringgold High School offering 3, 6, 12, and 24 hour options. The cup free race credits 0.25 miles per lap, allows crew support in a designated infield, and includes awards and championship recognition..

Trail race at Monte Sano State Park offering 50K, 20 Mile and 10 Mile on a shared figure 8 loop. Cupless event with a pavilion aid station, on site medical support, and a 200 runner cap.

A trail race near Chattanooga on technical single-track through Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops, with bluff views, rhododendron-lined streams, and 6.5, 10, and 20 mile distance options featuring significant elevation gain.

A 3.5 mile cross country loop on private farmland in Summerville, GA, run as either 4 hour or 8 hour events. One aid station provides water and snacks; porta-potties are on site and camping is not available.

Trail event at Foster Falls State Park on Nov 28, 2026 offering Marathon, Half Marathon, and a 13-mile ruck division across the Fiery Gizzard Trail with waterfalls, ridgeline views, technical descents, spaced aid stations, and limited medic..

Cloudland Canyon in Rising Fawn, GA offers trail races on December 5-6, 2026, from 5 miles to 50 miles with published elevation gain, aid station plans, and cutoff times. Volunteer positions include an opportunity to earn a free race entry.

Trail trail race in Chattanooga on December 13, 2026 with 5K'ish single loop and 10K'ish two loops on new Aetna Mountain trails; supports the Tennessee River Gorge Trust and includes post-race pancakes and holiday swag.