Trail Running calendar near Chattanooga Valley 2026-2027

Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K run in the Chattahoochee National Forest on the Benton MacKaye Trail and forest roads, featuring technical singletrack, creek crossings and six aid stations.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville, Alabama, run on a repeating 4.167 mile loop each hour. Trail loops move to an out-and-back on Spragins Hollow Road after dark, with shirts, caps, and a buckle..

A three day, approximately 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with stages on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail and Signal Mountain. Daily cutoffs and a 15 minutes per mile fitness expectation apply and proceeds support Wild Tr..

A backyard ultra in team format at the Big Farm-Short Creek in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026. Only athletes qualified by silver ticket or by At-Large ranking may compete and the qualifying window closes August 15, 2026.

A 100 mile mountain road race in Copperhill TN and North Georgia on October 17, 2026. The loop covers about 15,000 feet of elevation gain and has a 32 hour time limit.

A 20 mile loop on Sewanee's Perimeter Trail around the University of the South, featuring overlooks, lakes, and three aid stations; a portion of proceeds supports the Perimeter Trail Fund.

Trail marathon and 12 mile races at Fort Mountain State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring roughly 5,500 feet of climbing across single track, rocky and mixed use trails and a summit stone wall with fall mountain views.

A trail running event in Huntsville, AL offering marathon, half marathon and 10K on low-traffic trails. Entry includes a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post race meal, and aid stations are cupless.

The Dirty Spokes Iron Hill Fall will take place in Emerson on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 8 miles.

Trail running weekend at McMullen Cove, Alabama offering a certified 5K plus 25K and 50K trail races with notable elevation gain. Proceeds support childhood cancer research and routes include landmark views and aid stations.

A Chattanooga trail event for dogs and their owners offering a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K, and 10K, with veterinary support, dog friendly aid stations, local beer and vendors. Proceeds benefit Reflection Riding.

A community race along the Tennessee River Walk in Chattanooga offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual options. Veterans race free and active duty entry is $15; all courses are out and back with water stations about every 1.5 miles.

An annual 4 hour and 8 hour lap race on a 1 mile trail around Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park in Blairsville GA, with a cupless aid station, jacket and finisher medal for entrants, and proceeds benefiting the park.

Trail running at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain with 50K, half marathon, 10K and a kids mile; proceeds fund trail building and maintenance.

Trail races of 5K and 15K at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville AL feature an out and back cave segment with decorative lighting and glow sticks, aid stations, a tri blend shirt, and a finisher medal.

A USATF sanctioned multi-hour track event at Ringgold High School offering 3, 6, 12, and 24 hour races. Runners complete laps for official mileage, use personal hydration, and may earn awards including a 100 mile belt buckle.

Trail ultramarathon at Vogel State Park offers 50K and 30K options with over 10,000 feet of climb. The courses follow the Coosa Backcountry Trail and Duncan Ridge Trail and include staffed aid stations and strict time cutoffs.

A looped trail event at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville, AL offering 50K, 20M, and 10M distances, cupless aid at the pavilion, strict bib and finish rules, and a 200-runner 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 3.5 mile cross country style loop on private farmland near Summerville, GA offering four hour and eight hour timed events, a single aid station, food trucks, porta-potties, and limited on-site merchandise for cash only.