Trail Running calendar near Gurley 2026-2027

Trail races in Chattanooga including a half marathon and a 4.5 mile race on dirt with substantial climbing and set cutoff and pace requirements.

Trail race at Sloppy Floyd State Park near Summerville GA on Sep 12, 2026 with 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a special 20 mile option for 2026 only. Course includes wide trails, single track, Marble Mine and climbs to Becky's Bluff.

A three day health and wellness festival at Kingston Downs, Rome GA combining a choose your own distance run on The Loop with sauna sessions, yoga, live music, speakers, an experiential expo, camping and glamping options.

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.

A trail 5K and 10k at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve on September 26, 2026, limited to 125 runners. The event features creekside trail sections, an optional tubing Splash Challenge, pancakes and mimosas, and proceeds support preserve educatio..

A third annual off-road 5K on a historic family farm in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with a course through sunflower fields and pastures and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

A Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, TN, run on a repeat loop of 4.1666667 miles. Entry is limited to the first 75 registrants and a wait list opens when the field fills.

A backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile loops, move to road during darkness, and keep running until one person completes more laps than anyone else.

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 Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Bell Buckle TN on October 17 2026, part of the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships; field is limited to athletes who qualified via silver tickets or at large selection.

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.

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 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.

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 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..