Trail Running calendar near Lookout Mountain 2026-2027

This 104-mile ultramarathon traverses the Chattahoochee National Forest with 33,000 feet of climbing. It qualifies for major lottery races and has strict entry requirements for experienced trail runners.

A 57.5 mile point-to-point trail race from Blairsville to Blue Ridge, GA, featuring technical single-track, 10 aid stations and roughly 17,000 feet of ascent and descent through the Chattahoochee National Forest.

A free multi-distance running event at John Hunt Park in Huntsville on May 16-17, 2026, offering timed options up to 24 hours and a 1.7 mile rubberized loop. Participation is capped at 250 and packet pick-up is held Friday.

A multi-hour trail event near Cleveland Tennessee offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour races plus a rucking option. The 4.35 mile wooded loop has rolling hills, creek crossings, marked aid stations, and finisher and placement awards.

A Last Man Standing event in Chattanooga on June 13, 2026 where runners repeat a 4.3 mile loop each hour and are eliminated if they miss the cutoff; laps continue until a single runner remains.

Experience a 5k trail race through the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve on a course featuring grass gravel and dirt paths. This Huntsville event is a featured part of the Huntsville Track Club Grand Prix series.

A two day event at Gadsden Battlefield featuring a 10k obstacle race, a Friday night rope climb, a kids challenge, and volunteer opportunities. Multiple registration categories include competitive and non competitive options.

A four-race summer trail series in Huntsville, AL with paired short and long distances, aid stations, finisher awards, series shirts, and a 250-runner series cap. Dates run from June through August 2026.

Big Foot Trail Run in Huntsville, AL opens the Wild Thangs Trail Series with 5K and 10K trail options, a 400 runner cap, cupless race policy, on-course aid stations, and a tri-blend shirt plus finisher award for participants.

A low cost, no awards trail run and hike at Lula Lake Land Trust in Chattanooga with 5K and 15K routes. The 15K includes a rope section and a descent to Lula Falls, with proceeds supporting the land trust.

A July 4 event in Huntsville featuring a USATF certified 5K and a new certified 1 mile course. Post race food, childcare, finisher medals, packet pick up options, and age group awards are provided.

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.

Jackalope Trail Run on July 11, 2026 at Monte Sano State Park offers 4 Mile and 8 Mile trail races as part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, with aid stations, scenic bluff views and pizza at the finish.

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 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.

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.

Skunk Ape Trail Run at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville AL presents 5 Mile and 10 Mile trail races as part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series. Aid stations, a series shirt and finisher awards are provided.

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 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.