Trail Running calendar near Sand Mountain 2026-2027

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing event in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 3, 2026. It uses a 4.1666667 mile loop, limits the field to 75 entrants and lists an entry fee of USD 131.30.

A Stroll in the Park in Canton, GA is an 8- and 12-hour endurance run on an approx one-mile crushed gravel loop at Boling Park, featuring an aid station, RFI lap counting, ample parking for self-support, and completion awards.

A community 5K and 1K kids run on October 3, 2026 at Model High School in Rome, GA that mixes wooded trail and paved road, supports school programs, and includes a commemorative T-shirt plus awards by age group.

Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K in the Chattahoochee National Forest on Benton MacKaye Trail with creek crossings, steep climbs, and six aid stations.

A Last Runner Standing event at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville, AL, where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes more loops than the rest. The course uses trails by day and a road loop after dark.

A seven-mile trail race on Monte Sano Mountain starting at Oak Park Recreation Center in Huntsville, AL, with pink-flag course markings, water at about miles 2 and 4, packet pick-up at Fleet Feet Huntsville, and a shirt plus finisher gift.

A three day, 60 mile stage trail race in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 16 to 18, 2026. Each day uses a different mountain trail and strict time cutoffs and pace expectations apply.

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026 is a Last Man Standing race within the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships. The field is composed of silver ticket winners and top at large qualifiers from the qualifying p..

A single-loop 100-mile forest service road run in the Ocoee, Tennessee area with around 11,254 ft of gain, remote crew-access rules, cupless aid stations, and pacers allowed from mile 50.8.

A 20 mile loop on the Perimeter Trail in Sewanee, Tennessee, featuring bluffs, overlooks, lakes and three aid stations. Organized by Nashville Running Company on October 17, 2026, with 10% of proceeds to the Perimeter Trail Fund.

Trail marathon and 12 mile races at Fort Mountain State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring roughly 5,500 feet of climbing across single track, rocky and mixed use trails and a summit stone wall with fall mountain views.

A trail marathon, half marathon and 10K near Huntsville, AL, organized by RunningLane Events. Entries include a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post-race meal; aid stations are cupless so runners must bring a reusable cup.

A lakeside trail race in Cartersville with two distances, 3.8 miles and 7.5 miles, on an easy fire road surface. Registration includes a tri-blend shirt, chip timing, professionally marked course, and age-group medals.

A one-day trail running festival in Gurley, Alabama offering a 5K, 25K and 50K across mountain single-track with significant climbing, aid stations, local landmarks, and proceeds supporting childhood cancer research.

A dog-friendly trail event in Chattanooga on November 7, 2026 with a 1-mile Pup Dash, 5K, and 10K plus local craft beer, food, and pet vendors.

A community race along the Tennessee River Walk in Chattanooga offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual options. Veterans race free and active duty entry is $15; all courses are out and back with water stations about every 1.5 miles.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust in Lookout Mountain, GA offering 50K, Half Marathon, 10K and a 1-mile kids run. Course details include substantial elevation gain, multiple aid stations, and proceeds that fund trail building and maintena..

Trail races of 15K and 5K at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, AL, featuring a cave segment with glow sticks and course lighting. Aid stations, shirts and finisher medals are provided and entries are capped at 300 per distance.

Looped trail event near Petersburg TN offering 3, 6 and 12 hour options on 3 miles of former horse trails with about 1,000 feet of elevation gain and loss.

Timed track endurance races in Ringgold, GA offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats with lap scoring and USATF sanctioning. Volunteers provide an aid station while runners bring personal food and hydration; awards include event and series hon..