Trail Running calendar near Sand Mountain 2026-2027

A community trail fundraiser on the Ivy Academy campus featuring a **5K** out-and-back along the North Chickamauga Creek, plus a Wildflower Walk, Ruck-The-Rock food-drive ruck, and a Sleepy Sasquatch swag option.

Trail ultramarathons in Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth GA, ranging from a single loop event to a 200 mile race. The looped course has large elevation gain per loop and multiple crew accessible aid stations.

A technical out and back 100K on the Cumberland Trail near Soddy Daisy TN with about 12,000 feet of climbing, three full aid stations, specified required gear, and pacers allowed from the turnaround.

Trail and road races in Mcminnville that finish with a 0.88 mile out and back through Cumberland Caverns. Events include a 5K, a half marathon with five trail loops, and a separate road 5k.

An inaugural trail ultramarathon near Ellijay GA offering 100 mile and 50 mile courses through three national forest sections. The 100 mile course lists 104 miles and 21K vertical gain with a 40 hour cutoff while the 50 mile has a 20 hour c..

Hit the trails at Allatoona Creek Park in Acworth Georgia on April 25 2026 for the Dirty Spokes Spring Trail Run with 6.9 mile and 3.75 mile options. Tackle gravel grass and dirt trails and chase medals for top finishers.

Scenic City Trail Race in Chattanooga on May 9, 2026 uses a measured 6.65 mile loop for full and half marathons. Proceeds benefit Wild Trails, a local 501(c)(3) trail organization.

Trail trail race at Blevins Gap Land Trust in Huntsville, AL offering a half marathon (two loops), 10K and 5K. The event is capped at 250 runners, is cupless, and includes a tri-blend shirt and finisher medal.

A 104 mile trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest featuring about 33,000 ft of gain and loss, 20 aid stations, strict qualification and cut off requirements, and a 48 hour time limit; serves as a 2027 qualifier for Western States a..

A 57.5 mile point to point trail race from Blairsville to Blue Ridge, Georgia, featuring about 17,000 feet of ascent and descent, technical single track, ten aid stations, and live tracking and race packet details provided before the event.

A timed trail festival in Cleveland TN offering 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour events plus a rucking option on 4.35 mile forest loops; proceeds support kids summer camp and community programming.

A four-race trail series around Huntsville, Alabama from June through August offering short and long distances, spectator-friendly mountain courses, aid stations and a series t-shirt. Series bundles are capped at 250 entries and include fin..

Trail 5K and 10K near Huntsville Alabama with bluff views, creek crossings and staffed aid stations. The event is cupless, capped at 400 runners, and includes a t shirt and finisher award.

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Huntsville with this festive run on the Aldridge Creek Greenway. The event features a certified 5K and a 1 Mile fun run, starting at Morningside Baptist Church. Participants can look forward to finisher medal..

Vol State is a self-supported 314 miles road ultramarathon from a Mississippi ferry to the Rock on Sand Mountain, held July 9-19, 2026. Entrants must check in twice daily and can choose optional pre-race bus and hotel logistics.

A trail race at Monte Sano State Park offering 4 mile and 8 mile courses with scenic bluffs, creek crossings, multiple aid stations, and a cupless policy requiring a reusable cup or handheld bottle.

A mountain ultrarun in Tellico Plains, TN offering 130K, 70K, and a 24-mile Waucheesi Challenge on historic and forest trails, with mandatory gear requirements, staffed aid stations, live YouTube coverage, and a no-refund policy.

Trail races at Red Top Mountain State Park offering 8.85 miles and 3.1 miles on marked park trails, capped at 325 entries with on-site awards and multiple water stations.

Trail races of 5 Mile and 10 Mile take place at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville, AL. The event is race three of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, with aid stations, a cupless policy, and a 400 runner cap.

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..