Trail Running calendar near Grant 2024-2025

Oli Via is a challenging running event held in Chattanooga, TN, featuring a 1/2 marathon and a 4.5-mile race, both conducted on dirt trails. The course offers a mix of flat and fast sections, but participants should be prepared for significant elevation gains, with the 4.5-mile race featuring 731 fe..

The Runningman event offers a variety of race distances, including 5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Full Marathon, and 50K, all set on a scenic 1-mile grass loop course in Rome, GA. This race is exclusive to ticketed guests, ensuring a focused and enjoyable experience for participants. Hydration and aid stat..

The Darter Dash, hosted by the Birmingham Ultra Trail Society and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, is an annual running event featuring both 5k and 10k races on September 14, 2024. This year, participation is limited to 125 runners, ensuring an intimate experience on scenic trails with moderate elevati..

The Georgia Jewel is a premier trail running event held in Dalton, GA, featuring distances of 100 miles, 50 miles, 35 miles, and 18 miles. Celebrated as Georgia's longest-standing 100-mile trail race, it showcases the stunning Pinhoti Trail, characterized by its scenic ridgelines and challenging ter..

The Guild 7 Trail Race is an inaugural running event set in Chattanooga, TN, featuring a challenging 7-mile course along the Guild-Hardy Trail. This well-groomed trail, historically a railroad grade from the 1880s, offers participants a scenic uphill trek for the first 3.5 miles, culminating at a no..

The "Run for the Widows & Orphans 5K" is a family-friendly trail run taking place on September 21, 2024, at a scenic location just outside Rockmart, GA. This annual event, organized by All For His Glory Ministries, aims to raise funds for building homes and providing meals for widows and orphans in ..

The Go for the Gold Run Fest is a two-day running event taking place in McMullen Cove, AL, featuring a variety of distances including a Kids Fun Run, 5K, 25K, and a challenging 50K trail run. The event aims to raise funds for childhood cancer research. Participants can enjoy a scenic course with sig..

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra is a grassroots running event held in Bell Buckle, TN, designed to capture the spirit of traditional backyard ultras. This no-frills race invites participants to enjoy a relaxed atmosphere, complete with campfire camaraderie and good food. Taking place three weeks before ..

The Lake Yahou 50K is an exciting trail running event taking place at Lake Yahou in Anniston, AL, featuring three race distances: 50K, 10 miles, and 5.5 miles. The trails are primarily non-technical, single-track dirt, making them accessible for both new and experienced runners. Participants can enj..

The Green Eyes Gallop is an inaugural running event taking place on October 5, 2024, in Chickamauga, GA. Participants can choose from a 10K, 5K, or a Monster Mile, all set against the scenic backdrop of downtown Chickamauga and the Chickamauga Wetlands Trail. The event encourages creativity with a c..

The Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race is a thrilling three-day trail running event set in the scenic mountains around Chattanooga, TN. Participants will tackle a total of 60 miles, with Day 1 featuring 20 miles on Signal Mountain, Day 2 covering 18 miles along the Cumberland Trail, and a 22-mile fina..

The Sewanee Slammer is a scenic 20-mile running event held on the Perimeter Trail at the University of the South in Sewanee, TN. Participants will enjoy breathtaking views, geological features, and lush deciduous forests as they navigate the looped course. The race starts and finishes at the Mountai..

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held biannually in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, featuring the World Satellite Backyard Team Championships. On October 19, 2024, the US team will compete against over 60 national teams globally on the Big Dog's Trail. The event includes a Last Man Standin..

The Wade Mountain Marathon, held in Huntsville, AL, features a unique trail running experience with marathon, half marathon, and 10K options. Set against the backdrop of stunning fall foliage, this event promises a memorable race day with average temperatures ideal for running. Participants receive ..

The Shady Lady Half Marathon is part of the League of Outdoor Women’s Heritage Area Hustle Race Series, held at Joe Wheeler State Park in Rogersville, AL. This inclusive event welcomes participants of all ages and backgrounds, with proceeds supporting outdoor programming for women. The race features..

The Oak Park Challenge is an exciting 7-mile trail running event held in Huntsville, AL, featuring a challenging lollipop route that ascends and descends Monte Sano Mountain. With approximately 95% of the course consisting of singletrack trails, it caters to both novice and experienced trail runners..

The Cathedral Caverns Trail Run, taking place at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, AL, features both 5K and 15K races designed for runners of all experience levels. The scenic course includes a unique segment that runs through a cave, where participants will pick up glow sticks at the turna..

The Lula Lake Trail Blazer is a unique trail running event held in Lookout Mountain, GA, featuring 50K, Half Marathon, and 10K courses. Organized by the Lula Lake Land Trust, the race aims to raise funds for trail maintenance and construction, with all proceeds supporting conservation efforts. Parti..

The Dizzy Fifties is a 50K trail run taking place at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL. This event is designed for both first-time ultra runners and seasoned participants, featuring a course that consists of three loops, each just over 10 miles, with a total elevation gain of approximately 300..

The Bad Beard Events River Gorge Trail Race, held in Chattanooga, TN, features three challenging distances: 20 miles, 10.2 miles, and 6.5 miles. Set in the scenic Prentice-Cooper Wildlife Management Area, the race showcases technical single-track trails with stunning views of the Tennessee River and..