Trail Running calendar near Gurley 2026-2027

Three days of trail running around Chattanooga totaling about 60 miles across Lula Lake, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain. The race has strict time cut-offs and supports Wild Trails, a local trails nonprofit.

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle TN hosts the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships in a Last Man Standing format on October 17 2026. Entry is reserved for athletes who qualified by silver tickets or At Large rankings.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10K held at Wade Mountain near Huntsville, AL. The cupless trail event includes a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post-race meal, with defined time cutoffs and published course maps.

Huntsville Run Fest in McMullen Cove, AL features a certified Sublett Point 5K plus 25K and 50K trail races with significant elevation gain and aid stations, and proceeds support childhood cancer research.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain include 50K, half marathon, 10K and a kids one-mile fun run. Courses use local trail systems and proceeds support Lula Lake’s trail maintenance and conservation work.

Trail races at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville AL include a 5K and a 15K that finish with a 1.2 mile lit cave passage where runners pick up glow sticks. Aid stations, race shirts, and finisher medals are provided.

Looped trail races at Monte Sano State Park on November 21, 2026, offering 50K, 20 mile, and 10 mile options. Each big loop is about 10 miles with aid at a central pavilion and reusable race cups provided.

Trail races of 6.5, 10.2 and 20 miles run on technical single track in Prentice-Cooper WMA near Chattanooga, with significant elevation gain and postrace awards for top male and female finishers.

Trail race at Foster Falls State Park featuring marathon, half marathon and a ruck division over the Fiery Gizzard Trail, with waterfalls, rock formations and long stretches between aid stations.

Trail races at Cloudland Canyon State Park in early December include 50 mile, 50K, 25K and a 5 mile route. Courses use loops and lollipop sections with substantial elevation gain and canyon views.

The Holiday Hustle is a festive trail race on Chattanooga's Aetna Mountain, offering a 5K or 10K loop course with scenic views. Runners receive holiday swag and post-race pancakes in a family-friendly venue with playgrounds and pavilions. T..

Trail races at Monte Sano State Park with 5 and 10 mile options as the first race of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series. The event is capped at 400 runners, has a cupless policy, aid stations, and includes a shirt and finisher award.

Join this end of year 50K ultra marathon at John Hunt Running Park. Part of the Huntsville Slam series, this event offers a organized long distance challenge with a focus on safety and runner camaraderie.

A trail event at Monte Sano State Park offering a 10K and half marathon as part of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series, capped at 400 runners. The race is cupless, includes several aid stations, and provides a race shirt and finisher award.

A backyard ultra at Camp Jordan Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains; qualifiers count for The Big Dog's Backyard Ultra and awards include coins and a 100 mile belt buckle.

Snow Bull Trail Runs at Camp Chet in Whitwell, TN use a 6.5 mile loop through forest, bluffs, creeks, and old roads, offered as a half-marathon plus 6 hour and 12 hour endurance events with finisher and category awards.

This trail run on Lookout Mountain finishes at Ross's Landing and includes entry to a whiskey festival. Choose from 100-mile, 50-mile, or 27-mile point-to-point courses, with prize money for top finishers. The event supports local trail con..