Trail Running calendar near Sand Mountain 2026-2027

A trail race at Sloppy Floyd State Park offering 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a one-year 20-mile option. Courses include wide trails, some single track, climbs to Becky's Bluff, and natural trail features like rocks and roots.

The Georgia Jewel in Dalton, GA on September 18 to 19, 2026 offers 100 mile, 50 mile, 35 mile and 18 mile trail races on the Pinhoti with extensive single track, bused starts for shorter races, and crew friendly loops.

Experience a unique 5K run through a scenic valley and a lit cavern in Alabama. Enjoy mountain views and a subterranean turn around point with constant cool temperatures.

Experience a family friendly fitness festival in Huntsville featuring a certified half marathon, a scenic 5K, and a kids fun run. Enjoy local food trucks, wellness vendors, and pop up fitness classes at Hays Farm.

A third annual off-road 5K on a historic family farm in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with a course through sunflower fields and pastures and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

A Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra on a 4.1666667 mile loop in Bell Buckle TN, held October 3, 2026. Entry is limited to the first 75 registrants with a wait list available.

Timed 8 hour and 12 hour endurance runs on an approximately one mile crushed gravel loop at Boling Park in Canton, GA. The event features one aid station, electronic lap tracking, and completion awards.

Traverse the mountain peaks of the Chattahoochee National Forest in this scenic trail race featuring creek crossings and technical singletrack. Choose from distances including an ultra 50K or a dog friendly 15K canine run.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville, Alabama, run on a repeating 4.167 mile loop each hour. Trail loops move to an out-and-back on Spragins Hollow Road after dark, with shirts, caps, and a buckle..

A three day, approximately 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with stages on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail and Signal Mountain. Daily cutoffs and a 15 minutes per mile fitness expectation apply and proceeds support Wild Tr..

A backyard ultra in team format at the Big Farm-Short Creek in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026. Only athletes qualified by silver ticket or by At-Large ranking may compete and the qualifying window closes August 15, 2026.

A 100 mile mountain road race in Copperhill TN and North Georgia on October 17, 2026. The loop covers about 15,000 feet of elevation gain and has a 32 hour time limit.

A 20 mile loop on Sewanee's Perimeter Trail around the University of the South, featuring overlooks, lakes, and three aid stations; a portion of proceeds supports the Perimeter Trail Fund.

Trail marathon and 12-mile races at Fort Mountain State Park, featuring rugged single-track routes, a marathon elevation gain near 5,500 feet, an ancient summit rock wall, and post-race lakeside gathering plus awards for top finishers.

A trail running event in Huntsville, AL offering marathon, half marathon and 10K on low-traffic trails. Entry includes a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post race meal, and aid stations are cupless.

The Dirty Spokes Iron Hill Fall will take place in Emerson on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 8 miles.

Trail running weekend at McMullen Cove, Alabama offering a certified 5K plus 25K and 50K trail races with notable elevation gain. Proceeds support childhood cancer research and routes include landmark views and aid stations.

The Salute to Veterans Half Marathon - Chattanooga will take place in Chattanooga on Sunday 8 November 2026. You can run between 5 and 13 miles.

Trail running at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain with 50K, half marathon, 10K and a kids mile; proceeds fund trail building and maintenance.

Trail races of 5K and 15K at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville AL feature an out and back cave segment with decorative lighting and glow sticks, aid stations, a tri blend shirt, and a finisher medal.