Trail Running calendar near Stearns 2025-2026

Located at Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee, The Barkley Fall Classic is a 50-kilometer trail race through the rugged Brushy Mountains. It emphasizes endurance with brutal climbs and descents, minimal markings, and no GPS; the course map is only revealed the night before, demanding navigation and..

The Dirt Circuit is an endurance trail race held at Panther Creek State Park in Morristown, Tennessee. It offers 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-hour races on a 2.9-mile loop of cross-country style trails through fields and woods, with two wooden bridges and scenic views around Panther Creek. Runners start and..

Big South Fork Trail Race is held in Oneida, Tennessee, inside the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, with starts and finishes at the Bandy Creek Campground. The event offers two distances: a 17.5-mile out-and-back/loop course and a 10K trail run, both on single-track trails (the fir..

Ridge Runner 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run, held in Maynardville, Tennessee, takes place at Big Ridge State Park (1015 Big Ridge Park Road) along State Hwy 61 between Norris and Maynardville. In its 10th year, the event features a 3.1-mile trail run for the 5K and a 1-mile asphalt fun run. The scenic course s..

River Ridge Trail 5k is a trail run/walk held each October on the Camp Tipton trail system in Maryville, Tennessee. The race takes place at 933 Walker School Road, Maryville, and centers on honoring River Scantland, with proceeds supporting scholarships to Camp Tipton families who need assistance, u..

The Forkland Festival Fox and Hound 4K is a unique trail running event held in Gravel Switch, Kentucky, within the scenic Forkland Community. This challenging 4-kilometer course features a steep quarter-mile uphill start, followed by open meadows and woodland trails, finishing with a downhill stretc..

The No Business 100 is the 9th annual running of a single-loop trail endurance race hosted from the Group Camp at Pickett CCC Memorial State Park in Jamestown, Tennessee. The course is about 102 miles with roughly 14,500 feet of ascent (and similar descent). The race crosses the state line into Ken..

Firewater Ultra takes place in Greenback, Tennessee, along the East Lakeshore Trail on Tellico Reservoir. Distances include a 100K; a 50K with Sunrise and Sunset variants; a 50K Relay; and a new 25K Ruck. The course uses the end-to-end Tellico Lake trail system: the 100K runs out and back the full l..

The Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race is a trail-running event held at Norris Dam State Park in Norris, Tennessee. It offers two distances, 25k and 50k, both run on single-track trails and jeep roads across Norris Dam State Park and the Norris Municipal Watershed. The 25k is a single loop; the 50k is..

Barn Creek Backyard Ultra in Jamestown, Tennessee, is a Last Man Standing ultramarathon on a 4.167-mile out-and-back course through private woods adjacent to Colditz Cove State Natural Area. The route blends gravel, road, and trail with less than 300 feet of elevation gain and crosses Barn Creek on..

Pilgrimage in the Park is a Thanksgiving Day 5K Run/Walk at Pulaski Park in Nancy, Kentucky. The event offers a 5K Run/Walk and a Fun Run/Walk on scenic new trails, featuring views of Lake Cumberland. The 3.1-mile course is suitable for runners and walkers. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Ame..

All Things Race P4v13 in Corbin, Kentucky, is a combined road and trail race benefiting the Laurel Lake Baptist Camp. The event features a 5K Road Run/Walk, a 10K Trail Race, and a Kids Fun Run, all held at 578 Singing Hills Road. The race honors Greg Deaton, a pastor and camp director, with proceed..

Dirty South Trail Races in Knoxville, Tennessee, presents a Half Marathon, a Trail 10K, and a Kids Trail Mile. Runners start and finish at Mead’s Quarry near Ijams Nature Center on Island Home Avenue. The 13.1‑mile half traverses the Urban Wilderness of South Knoxville via Forks of the River Wildlif..

Warbird 100 is a trail ultramarathon event held in Hyden, Kentucky. The race offers three distances: a 100-mile ultramarathon, a 50k, and a half marathon, inviting a range of runners to test endurance on rugged terrain around the Hyden area. A distinctive feature is the chance to witness many of the..

The World's Fair Ultras, held in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, is a unique ultrarunning event celebrating human potential and community spirit. Set on a USATF-certified 0.55-mile flat loop at World's Fair Park, the race offers multiple distances including 3-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour (day and night), 24..

The Veterans Heritage Ridge Run is an annual fundraiser that supports the construction and upkeep of Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. The 8th annual Ridge Run and JROTC Competition is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026. The start point and ceremonial area is at the Lincoln Park Technology T..

The Dog Days of Summer Trail Race is a multi-event ultratrail weekend in Grandview, Tennessee, raising funds for Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary. Runners choose 1- or 3-mile loops and can go for 1, 3, 6, 12, or 24 hours, tackling brutal, Barkley-style hills in hot, humid conditions. Each loop starts an..