Trail Running calendar near Lookout Mountain 2025-2026

The Cloudland Canyon 50 Mile/50K/25K/5M is a scenic trail running event held annually in early December at Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, Georgia. The races feature challenging courses with significant elevation gains—approximately 6,500 ft for the 50-mile, 4,500 ft for the 50K, 2,200 f..

The Frozen Yeti is a trail running event held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama, featuring 5-mile and 10-mile race distances. It is the first race in the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series, designed for both new and experienced trail runners. The course offers scenic mountain views, creek..

The Lookout Mountain Trail Race, held at the scenic Covenant College campus in Lookout Mountain, Georgia, features challenging trail runs with distances of 50 miles, 18 miles, and 10K. The courses include a mix of steep climbs, runnable sections, and moderate descents on mostly single-track trails...

The Recover From The Holidays 50K is an ultramarathon event hosted by the Huntsville Track Club, held annually at John Hunt Running Park in Huntsville, Alabama. This 50-kilometer race offers runners a challenging course to help them recover from the holiday season's festivities. The event emphasizes..

The Frozen Trash Panda is a trail running event held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama, as part of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series. Scheduled for January 3, 2026, it offers two race distances: a 10K and a half marathon. The course features scenic mountain views, creek crossings, an..

The MAD Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held annually at Camp Jordan Park in East Ridge, Tennessee. Participants run a 4.167-mile loop every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains. The flat, runnable course features a mix of exterior track, gravel, and grass surfaces..

The Snow Bull 6/12 Hour Endurance Runs take place at Camp Chet in Whitwell, Tennessee, set on nearly 1,000 acres of private forested land on Whitwell Mountain, part of the Cumberland Plateau. The event features a half-marathon, 6-hour, and 12-hour endurance runs on a challenging 5-mile loop course w..

The Red Top Rumble is a scenic 11.5-mile trail race held at Red Top Mountain State Park near Cartersville, Georgia. Suitable for both first-time trail runners and experienced athletes, the course features winding, moderate to easy wooded trails, several bridge crossings, and stunning views of Lake A..

Gone Loco is an endurance running event held in Athens, Tennessee, featuring a certified marathon course on the scenic Eureka Trail. The race offers three distances: a 33-mile (55k) ultra, an 11-mile run, and a new 11-mile ruck option, where participants carry weighted packs. The flat, gravel trail..

The River to Clouds Trail Run is a thrilling trail running event held at Ross' Landing, Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, Tennessee, set against the scenic backdrop of Lookout Mountain. Participants can choose from challenging distances including a 100-mile ultra, 50-mile race, a 27-mile "Barely Ultr..

The Coyote Ugly 30K & 50K is a trail running event held in the scenic Cohutta Wilderness near Ellijay, Georgia, starting and finishing at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp. The race features two distances: a 30K with about 19 miles and 2,900 feet of climbing, and a 50K covering roughly 30 miles with 4..

The DT Stone Anvil is a challenging set of trail ultramarathons held in Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth, Georgia, featuring distances from 50K up to 200 miles, including timed events like 72-hour races. The course consists of a demanding 20-mile loop with about 5,000 feet of elevation gain, inc..

The Feral Mtn 100M/50M is a new ultramarathon event held in Ellijay, Georgia, featuring challenging courses through three sections of national forest. The 100-mile race covers 104 miles with 21,000 feet of elevation gain and a generous 40-hour cutoff, while the 50-mile race includes 54 miles with 10..

The Locomotion 6/12/24 Hour Endurance Event is an ultradistance running challenge held at Camp Jordan Recreation Area in East Ridge, Tennessee. Participants can choose from 6, 12, or 24-hour timed races on a flat, USATF-certified 2-mile loop. The event features a supportive, festival-like atmosphere..