Trail Running calendar near Chattanooga Valley 2025-2026

The Swinging Bridge Trail Run takes place at Tims Ford State Park in Winchester, Tennessee, offering both a 10K and a half marathon distance. Set in a stunning 2,200+ acre park with over 15 miles of single-track trails, the course features beautiful lake views, several bridge crossings, and a mix of..

The Bad Beard Events Oli Kai is a trail running race held at Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Participants can choose from 3, 6, or 9-hour options, running or walking a 2.1-mile loop with about 190 feet of elevation gain. The event is suitable for all skill le..

Oli Via is a challenging running event taking place in Chattanooga, TN, featuring a half marathon and a 4.5-mile race, both conducted on dirt trails. The courses include significant elevation gains, with the half marathon featuring 2,444 feet of climbing and the 4.5-mile race having 731 feet. Partic..

The Guild 7 Trail Race is a challenging 7-mile trail event held in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The course follows the historic Guild-Hardy Trail, a well-maintained "truck" trail with a rich history dating back to the 1880s, originally built to serve passenger traffic to Lookout Mountain. The race featur..

The Misfit Mountain Athletics Fall Adventure Retreat is an exciting outdoor event taking place in Chattanooga, TN. This retreat offers a weekend filled with guided trail running and hiking, mountain biking, and various outdoor skills clinics, including navigation and cooking. Participants can expect..

The Georgia Jewel is a celebrated trail running event held near Dalton, Georgia, featuring distances of 100, 50, 35, and 18 miles. Known as Georgia's longest-standing 100-mile trail race, it takes place on the scenic Pinhoti Trail, with 99% single-track terrain and a challenging climb called "Mt. Ba..

The Conquer the Cave 5K is a unique running event set in the scenic Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama. Participants will experience a picturesque course that includes a thrilling 0.6-mile stretch through a cave, where they will receive glow sticks and enjoy decorative lighting. The..

The Lady of the Lake is an annual ultrarunning event held at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Georgia. Participants can choose between a 4-hour or 8-hour race, running on a scenic 1-mile trail loop around Lake Trahlyta. The course features gentle rolling terrain, hard-packed gravel, single track, an..

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra is an exciting running event held in Bell Buckle, TN, known for its historic significance in the Backyard Ultra format. Participants will tackle a 4.1666667-mile loop, competing to be the last runner standing. This event offers a unique opportunity for runners to experien..

The Blue Ridge Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in Blue Ridge, Georgia, within the scenic Chattahoochee National Forest. It offers three race distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K, all featuring rugged terrain including single-track trails, creek crossings, steep ascents and descents, and vibr..

The Fausett Farms Sunflower 5K is a family-friendly running event held in the scenic foothills of Dawson County, Georgia, at Fausett Farms Sunflowers. Participants can choose between a 5K race or a 1-mile fun run, both winding through vast fields of sunflowers with some uneven terrain and a notable..

The Mystery Mountain Marathon & 12-Miler is an annual trail running event held at Fort Mountain State Park near Chatsworth, Georgia. The race offers two distances: a challenging marathon with approximately 5,500 feet of elevation gain and a 12-mile trail run. Participants traverse rugged single-trac..

The Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race is a challenging three-day trail running event held in the scenic mountains around Chattanooga, Tennessee. Covering a total of 60 miles, the race features a 20-mile run on Signal Mountain, an 18-mile point-to-point course along the Cumberland Trail by North Chatt..

The Big Dog's Backyard Ultra will take place in Bell Buckle on Saturday 18 October 2025.

The Green Eyes Gallop is a family-friendly running event held in Chickamauga, Georgia, featuring 10K, 5K, and Monster Mile races. Participants are encouraged to dress in costumes, with a costume contest offering prizes for originality and theme. The event celebrates local folklore, particularly the..

The FSR 100 is a challenging 102-mile mountain road race held in Tennessee and North Georgia. Starting at Thunder Rock Campground in Copperhill, TN, the course features rugged mountain scenery, rivers, and fall foliage, with nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain. The race is designed for experienced..

The Sewanee Slammer is a 20-mile trail race held in Sewanee, Tennessee, featuring a scenic loop along the Perimeter Trail at the University of the South atop the Cumberland Plateau. Runners experience beautiful overlooks, geologic formations, lakes, ponds, and upland deciduous forests. The course st..

The Wade Mountain Marathon, held in Huntsville, Alabama, is North Alabama's only trail marathon, featuring marathon, half marathon, and 10K distances. Set amid scenic, low-traffic trails, the race offers runners a chance to experience beautiful fall foliage and ideal temperatures in late October. Or..

The Mountain Mama Farms Classic is a cross-country style running event held on private farmland in Northwest Georgia. Participants can choose between a 4-hour or 8-hour race, covering a fast, scenic 3.5-mile course with minimal elevation change. The event features a fully stocked aid station and loc..

Fire Tower Frenzy is a challenging trail running event held in Ellijay, Georgia, featuring two distances: a 40-mile race and a new 100K option. The course traverses the scenic Cohutta Wildlife Management Area across Gilmer and Murray counties, including summiting Grassy Mountain and visiting a fire..