Trail Running calendar near Ringgold 2026-2027

A measured 6.65 mile loop in Chattanooga is used repeatedly for a half marathon and full marathon; proceeds support Wild Trails and the event is in its 20th consecutive year.

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 point to point 57.5 miles trail race from Blairsville to Blue Ridge through the Chattahoochee National Forest. The course includes technical single track, mountain roads, over 17,000 feet of ascent and descent, and 10 aid stations.

A timed trail event in Cleveland TN with 3, 6, 12, and 24 hour races plus a rucking division on a 4.35 mile forest loop; proceeds support local youth and community programs.

Trail races in Dawsonville, GA offering 5K and 10K routes on forest roads and single-track, with course markings, a required wildlife area waiver, and a finisher shirt and poker chip.

This trail race in Georgia's Appalachian Foothills goes from meadow to mountain on a double-track course. Choose between a 10K or 15K distance with rolling hills and climbs. All finishers get a medal and t-shirt.

Haw Creek Park Trail Run is a trail running event at Haw Creek Park presented by Dirty Spokes Productions. The organizer describes offering premium off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

A Last Man Standing event in Chattanooga where runners repeat a 4.3-mile loop with a one hour limit per lap. After each timed cutoff the field shrinks until a single runner remains.

A low-key trail event at Lula Lake Land Trust near Chattanooga offering an easy 5K and a more technical 15K with rope sections and a descent to Lula Falls. Hikers welcome; proceeds benefit the land trust.

A July event in Madisonville, TN featuring 17.76- and 7.4-mile courses, an in-person ruck division with set pack weights, and a virtual 17.76 option; the course follows the Kefauver greenway and local bike trail.

Multi-distance trail and timed events on Kennesaw Mountain Trail with distances from 6 hours to 100 miles. Aid stations are provided and proceeds support services for people experiencing homelessness.

A self-reliant 314-mile road race from a Mississippi River ferry to the Rock on Sand Mountain, run across highways and backroads in July. No aid stations or crew vehicles; optional pre-race bus and hotel logistics are available.

Multi-hour timed running on a certified 0.9951 mile paved loop at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA. The event features one aid station, direction changes every six hours, on site camping, and multiple timed formats.

Sawnee Mountain Trail Run is an event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization that describes its activities as off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds. No further event details are available.

A mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, with three options: 130K, 70K, and the Waucheesi 24M vertical challenge. Courses use trails in Cherokee National Forest with aid stations, a finish celebration, and live YouTube coverag..

Experience a relaxed weekend of mountain running and community at the Nantahala National Forest. This adult trail camp features group runs and forest adventures for all activity levels in a social campground setting.

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 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..

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..