Trail Running calendar near Chattanooga Valley 2026-2027

Hot to Trot is a timed loop challenge in the Georgia summer heat. Choose between a 4-hour or 8-hour event on a flat, one-mile mixed-surface course at Boling Park. An aid station with snacks and drinks supports runners who can set up their o..

A 5‑mile and 10‑mile trail run at Monte Sano State Park with bluff views, creek crossings, aid stations, a cupless policy, and a 400-runner cap; part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series.

Trail running at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga on August 1, 2026, with a half marathon and a 10K on wide, soft trails. Proceeds benefit Wild Trails, a local 501(c)(3) supporting nature trails.

Brave the summer heat and hills of rural Tennessee in this unique trail race supporting animal rescue. Choose your challenge from one to twenty-four hours on a repeating loop course. All proceeds benefit the Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary, an..

An endurance running festival at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park featuring timed loop races from 3 to 24 hours, a ruck division with specific weight rules, finisher awards, and a $500 prize for a new 24-hour course record.

Bryre Dragon at Vogel State Park offers three trail races over the Duncan Ridge with multiple aid points, landmark cutoffs, and time limits for each distance.

Trail races of 10K and half marathon in Monte Sano State Park with scenic bluff views, multiple aid stations, a cupless policy, and a 400-runner cap. Participants receive a tri-blend shirt and finisher award.

H9 Dragon is a club-only trail running event at Vogel State Park, Blairsville, GA, offering a marathon and a 50-mile race along the Duncan Ridge. Entry fees cover day-use costs, shirts, food, and a stainless-steel finisher medal.

Experience a unique multi day ultramarathon where your age determines your clock. Run as many miles as possible on a one mile loop in a community focused event that celebrates veteran athletes and long distance legends.

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 trails in Chattanooga, TN with multiple distances including a half marathon and a 4.5 mile option. Courses feature significant climbing, set cutoff times, and post race snacks and beverages.

Trail races through rugged Caney Fork and Scotts Gulf backcountry in Middle Tennessee, featuring a new 50 mile distance plus 25K run and 25K ruck divisions. The weekend centers on Camp Latimer with camping and cabin lodging.

A trail race at Sloppy Floyd State Park offering 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a one-year 20-mile option. Courses include wide trails, some single track, climbs to Becky's Bluff, and natural trail features like rocks and roots.

The Georgia Jewel in Dalton, GA on September 18 to 19, 2026 offers 100 mile, 50 mile, 35 mile and 18 mile trail races on the Pinhoti with extensive single track, bused starts for shorter races, and crew friendly loops.

Savage Race returns to Dallas, Georgia on September 19, 2026, offering two obstacle courses (3+ miles or 5-7 miles) with new 2026 obstacles, tiered ticket pricing, and a Syndicate medal for completing multiple courses.

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.

Experience a family friendly fitness festival in Huntsville featuring a certified half marathon, a scenic 5K, and a kids fun run. Enjoy local food trucks, wellness vendors, and pop up fitness classes at Hays Farm.

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 on a 4.1666667 mile loop in Bell Buckle TN, held October 3, 2026. Entry is limited to the first 75 registrants with a wait list available.

Timed 8 hour and 12 hour endurance runs on an approximately one mile crushed gravel loop at Boling Park in Canton, GA. The event features one aid station, electronic lap tracking, and completion awards.