Trail Running calendar near Blue Ridge 2026-2027

A patriotic July 4 running event at the Madisonville Kefauver Pavilion offering 17.76 miles and 7.4 miles with in-person and virtual options. A ruck division with specified pack weights runs on an asphalt greenway and bike trail course.

A multi-distance event on the Silver Comet Trail offering 100-mile, 50-mile, timed and relay options on a mostly flat out-and-back course with staffed aid stations and on-course lap timing. Proceeds support services for the homeless.

A 314 mile unsupported footrace from a Mississippi River ferry crossing to the Rock on Sand Mountain in Northeast Georgia. Runners follow roads and backroads, must self-support, and check in by phone twice daily.

Merrill's Mile is a timed loop event at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA offering 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour races on a USATF certified one-mile paved loop with a staffed aid station and on-site camping.

Sawnee Mountain Trail Run is an event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization that describes its activities as off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds. No further event details are available.

Experience the scenic trails of Oak Ridge at the Haw Ridge Trail Race. Balance a significant early ridge climb with several miles of smooth running along the lake in this 8 mile or kids 1 mile event.

A trail ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, Tennessee offering 130K, 70K and a 24 mile Waucheesi Challenge with ridge and river sections, historic trails, live YouTube coverage, and mandatory on-course gear.

Experience a relaxed weekend of mountain running and community at the Nantahala National Forest. This adult trail camp features group runs and forest adventures for all activity levels in a social campground setting.

Experience a scenic trail run along the Lake Allatoona shoreline at Red Top Mountain State Park. Choose between 3.1 or 8.85 mile courses featuring a mix of rolling hills and wooded single track paths.

A night trail race at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, GA offering two distances with notable elevation gain, a midway aid station on the longer course, and entry prizes for top finishers in the 7.3 mile race.

Hot to Trot in Canton GA offers 4 hour and 8 hour timed loop events on an approximately one mile mixed-surface course at Boling Park. Expect hot, humid July conditions and a single aid station at the start and finish.

Trail races at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga feature a half marathon and a 10K on wide, soft pedestrian trails and non technical bike trails. Proceeds support Wild Trails, a nonprofit working to protect and expand local nature..

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.

A mid-August trail running weekend in Grandview, Tennessee with looped races from one hour to 24 hours, free tent camping and a glamping auction; proceeds support Flying Pigs Sanctuary.

Fort Frenzy Ultra Festival is an endurance running event at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park in Vonore, TN, featuring timed races from 3 hours to 24 hours, a dedicated ruck division, course awards, and a Cherokee Ultra qualifier.

Trail ultraraces at Vogel State Park offer 100 mile, 40 mile and 40 km options on a high elevation ridge course with multiple support points and a mix of trail and forest road terrain.

H9 Dragon is a club run at Vogel State Park near Blairsville, GA offering a marathon and a 50 mile race. Participation requires H9 trail club membership and registration is handled separately from membership.

A timed 8.88 hour multi loop trail event at Sweetwater State Park in Lithia Springs GA on August 29 2026. The course crosses a river, runs through woods, uses chip timing, and has an $88.80 entry fee with registration closing August 22.

Oli Kai is a timed trail event at Reflection Riding Arboretum in Chattanooga offering 3, 6, and 9 hour options on a 2.1 mile loop with about 190 feet of elevation gain. The weekend includes camping, a campfire concert, and a follow up 5K or..

Trail races on dirt in Chattanooga include a half marathon and shorter distances with substantial climbing, set pace and cutoff requirements for hikers, and post race snacks and beverages.