Trail Running calendar near Sand Mountain 2026-2027

A July 4 event in Huntsville with a USATF-certified 5K and a new certified 1 Mile point to point course. Packet pick-up, childcare, post-race food, finisher medals, and age-group awards are offered.

Vol State is a self-supported ultramarathon covering 314 miles from a Mississippi ferry to the Rock on Sand Mountain, Georgia. Entry options include a 500K with bus and hotel logistics or a 500K only choice.

Jackalope Trail Run on July 11, 2026 at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville AL offers 4 mile and 8 mile trail races in the Wild Thangs Series with bluff views, creek crossings and aid stations; the event is cupless and capped at 400 runners..

A timed 5K through Obed River Park beginning at the 4th Dimension, with chip timing, live QR results, finish-line photos, awards, and T shirts. Proceeds support the 4th Dimension nonprofit recovery programs.

A multi-distance mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, TN featuring *130K*, *70K*, and the Waucheesi Vert Challenge, trail sections through the Cherokee National Forest, on-course aid stations, YouTube live coverage, and mandatory safet..

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.

A summer timed event in Canton, GA with 4-hour and 8-hour loop options on an approximately 1 mile mixed-surface course, a single aid station, awards for top finishers, and guidance about hot, humid conditions.

A 5 mile and 10 mile trail race at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL on August 1, 2026. It is race three of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, capped at 400 runners with cupless aid stations and post-race pizza.

Trail running in Enterprise South Nature Park on August 1, 2026, with a half marathon and a 10K. The course starts on wide pedestrian trails then moves onto non technical bike trails, and proceeds support Wild Trails.

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.

Timed 8 hour, 6 hour, and 3 hour endurance runs on a paved 0.78 mile loop around Dottie West Park in McMinnville with aid station food, restroom access every lap, and proceeds donated to Relay For Life.

Chupacabra Trail Race is the fourth event of the Wild Thangs Trail Series at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL. It offers 10K and half marathon trail courses with aid stations, a cupless policy and a capped field.

Experience a unique multi day ultramarathon where your age determines your clock. Run as many miles as possible on a one mile loop in a community focused event that celebrates veteran athletes and long distance legends.

Timed trail event at Reflection Riding Arboretum on a 2.1-mile loop (about 190 ft gain) with 3-, 6- and 9-hour options. Aid station and self-crew area; 2026 plans include a Wild Trails partnership with camping and a Sunday 5K or half marath..

Community-focused trail event at Boling Park featuring a roughly 5K trail run, a kids one mile fun run, live music and food trucks.

Trail races in Chattanooga on September 6 2026 include a half marathon and shorter dirt courses with substantial climbing. Cutoff times and pace requirements are specified and post race snacks and beverages are provided.

Trail races on Bauxite Ridge in Collegedale, TN on September 7, 2026, featuring a 15K, 8K and 1K kids run with marked single track, stocked aid stations, cupless hydration policy, and awards for podium finishers.

A trail ultramarathon through the rugged Caney Fork and Scotts Gulf region, centered at Camp Latimer. Distances include a 50 mile ultra, a 25K run, and a 25K ruck with specified pack weights.

Trail race at Sloppy Floyd State Park offering 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a 20 mile special in 2026. Routes include wide trails, single track and climbs to Becky's Bluff and Marble Mine.

A multi distance trail running event in Dalton, Georgia on September 18 and 19, 2026, featuring routes on the Pinhoti and Dry Creek Trail systems with distances up to 100 miles.