Trail Running calendar near Lookout Mountain 2025-2026

Run scenic trails at Fall Creek Falls State Park on November 22, 2025, choosing 50k, 100k or 100 mile distances. Cross suspension bridges, wind along mossy creekside paths and take in sweeping waterfalls and lake views for a memorable autum..

Take on the Fiery Gizzard Run at Foster Falls State Park with marathon, half marathon, or a 13 mile ruck division. Expect ridge line trails, waterfalls and steep technical descents on a rugged, limited access course.

Run scenic, rugged trails at Cloudland Canyon State Park on December 6 and 7, 2025 with distances from 5 mile to 50 mile. Run Bum Races supports the park and serves aid and finishers swag for canyon views and big climbs.

Join the Paulding Young Life Jingle Jog 5K or family 1K on the flat, tree lined Silver Comet Trail in Dallas, GA. Festive costumes, prizes, and proceeds benefit Paulding Young Life, making this a fun holiday run for all.

The New Balance RunningLane XC Championships brings high school teams and community runners to John Hunt Cross Country Park in Huntsville on Dec 6, 2025. Race a fast single loop 5k on a spectator friendly course.

Take on the Frozen Yeti at Monte Sano State Park on scenic 5 mile or 10 mile trail routes that showcase bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. Limited to 400 runners, this winter trail kickoff includes a tri blend race shirt and finis..

Tackle rugged single track and breathtaking bluff views at the Lookout Mountain Trail Race on December 20 at Covenant College, GA. Distances from 10K to 50 miles make this a perfect winter trail challenge for every level, benefiting Wild Tr..

Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series at Monte Sano State Park features three winter trail race days with distances from 5 miles to 30K amid bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. Expect well stocked aid stations, pizza at the finish and a..

Hit scenic trails at the Bad Beard x Evergreen Holiday Hustle, a festive trail run benefiting the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Choose a short or longer loop or a kids fun run, then enjoy Christmas swag and pancakes at the finish.

Celebrate year end with the Recover From the Holidays 50K in Huntsville, a challenging ultramarathon on rolling grass trails with big climbs and a strict nine hour cutoff. Finishers earn a Santa sanctioned hoodie.

Run the Frozen Trash Panda at Monte Sano State Park with 10K and half marathon options, scenic bluffs, creek crossings, and waterfalls. Part of the Winter Wild Thangs series, capped at 400 runners, and cupless so bring your own bottle or cu..

Tackle a rugged 25K trail run atop Raccoon Mountain near Chattanooga on Jan 17, 2026. Enjoy technical singletrack, aid stations, and a commemorative campfire mug at the finish.

Frozen Goat at Monte Sano State Park serves up bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls across 4 mile, 15K and 30K trail options. Limited to 400 runners, this winter series race delivers scenic challenge and solid on course support.

The Huntsville Slam is an endurance challenge from the Huntsville Track Club that asks runners to complete four designated races between November and January. Complete all four to earn a custom embroidered Lululemon finisher garment.

Tackle Monte Sano's Mountain Mist 50K, a rugged trail challenge in Huntsville, AL, with rocky single track, creek crossings, and big climbs finishing through McKay Hollow. Limited spots make it a must for experienced trail runners.

Run the scenic 11.5 mile Red Top Rumble at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville GA on winding wooded trails with lake views and bridge crossings. A portion of proceeds supports the park and Friends of Red Top Mountain.

Run scenic single track trails and bluff overlooks around Guntersville State Park with options of 50K, half marathon, or 5K in a friendly field capped at 350. This cupless event offers multiple spectator vantage points and beautiful lake vi..

Gone Loco in Athens Tennessee on Feb 8, 2026 offers 33 mile, 11 mile and 11 mile ruck routes along a flat, runnable former rail trail through woodlands and countryside. Only 150 spots so register early for swag.

Challenge the trails from Lookout Mountain to Ross's Landing in Chattanooga with ultra distances and a team relay for all levels. Cross the finish to celebrate with a whiskey festival, live music and riverside vibes.

Celebrate spring with a run among the vines at Matchmakers & Mimosas 5K at Ott Vineyards in Ellijay. Finishers get a medal and a mimosa, with Sip and Stroll and virtual options available.