Trail Running calendar near Mcmullen Cove 2026-2027

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 capped trail run at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve offering 5k and 10k options, a pancake breakfast with mimosas, an optional waterfall tubing Splash Challenge, and awards; proceeds support the preserve's educational programs.

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing event on October 3, 2026 in Bell Buckle Tennessee, featuring repeated *4.1666667 mile* laps. Entry is limited to the first 75 runners with a wait list once the field fills.

A backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville AL on a measured 4.167 mile loop with traditional hourly starts. Runners must be in the starting corral at each horn and the last runner to complete a loop is the winner.

A three day, 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with courses on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain. Evening gatherings are held at the Crash Pad with beer provided by Oddstory Brewing Company.

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026 brings together qualified athletes for the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships. The field is set by silver ticket winners and At Large qualifiers after a qualifying period..

A 20-mile loop on the Perimeter Trail around the University of the South with three aid stations, scenic overlooks, and a post-race gathering at Shenanigans Sewanee. Ten percent of proceeds go to the Perimeter Trail Fund.

A trail race in Huntsville on October 18, 2026, offering marathon, half marathon and 10K distances, included hoodie, medal and post-race meal; the event is cupless and uses low-traffic trails.

A weekend trail running event at McMullen Cove featuring a certified 5K climb and 25K and 50K trail races with notable landmarks, aid stations, awards, and a new Ruck Division.

A dog-friendly trail event in Chattanooga offering a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K, and 10K on scenic routes, with timed and untimed options, dog aid stations, post-run local beer and vendors, and proceeds benefiting Reflection Riding.

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 on Lookout Mountain, offering 50K, half marathon, 10K and a 1-mile kids run, with aid stations and add-ons. Proceeds support trail building and conservation.

5K and 15K trail races at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville Alabama feature a lit cave out and back in the final 1.2 miles. Aid stations are supplied and all finishers receive a shirt and medal.

Timed track endurance races at Ringgold High School offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats. The USATF sanctioned event scores by laps, includes crew pits on the infield, and features awards including a 100 mile belt buckle.

Dizzy Fifties is a looped trail race at Monte Sano State Park offering 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile options. The event features a pavilion aid station, reusable cups, medical support and a 200 runner field 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 timed 4 and 8 hour endurance event on private farmland near Summerville GA, run on a 3.5 mile cross country style loop with little elevation. One aid station is provided and camping is not available.

Trail race at Foster Falls State Park offering full and half marathons plus a 13 mile ruck division. The route features waterfalls, rock formations and technical descents and has long stretches between aid stations.

Trail races at Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, GA on December 5 and 6, 2026. Distances include 50 mile, 50K, 25K and 5 mile, with significant elevation gain, waterfall views, and participant swag.

Trail races on newly built Aetna Mountain trails near Chattanooga, supporting the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Options of roughly 3.7 and 7.2 miles, with one aid station, holiday swag, and family amenities at 400 Alpine Way.