Trail Running calendar near Stearns 2026-2027

Experience a range of distances from a half marathon to 100 miles in the scenic terrain of Hyden Kentucky. Runners follow unique out and back or loop courses while sharing the trail with long distance finishers.

Experience the scenic trails of Pulaski County Park at the Lucky Opossum trail run. Choose between 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances along the shores of Lake Cumberland this March.

The Trail That Can't Be Concord is a trail running event in Knoxville's Concord Park. It features a 20K, 10K, and a Kids Trail Mile as part of the Treadin' Trodden Trails series. The course is a looped trail with a minimum pace requirement.

The 10K Ruck Race is part of the Veterans Heritage Ridge Run, a fundraiser for Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. It takes place on the hilly, wooded hiking trails of Sharps Ridge in Knoxville. The event also offers a virtual run option.

Tackle the 4.2-mile climb to the top of Eagle Bluff, gaining 930 feet on a course of gravel roads and trails. This event supports scholarships for Campbell County High School students and offers both in-person and virtual participation opti..

Hann Jivin' in the Dark is a nighttime trail run in Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Runners must bring their own light for the 6+ mile course through unlit wooded trails. The event also features a kids' trail mile and is part of a larger trai..

The Blue Heron 10K will take place in Stearns on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 6 miles.

Experience an adventure through Knoxville Urban Wilderness with SwimRun team and individual events or 5k and Half Marathon trail runs at Mead Quarry.

Hit the trails of Knoxville's Sharp's Ridge this June. Choose from 4-mile or 7-mile moderately technical courses, or a fun kids' trail mile. It's a scenic, flowing run with climbs and descents through the park.

Celebrate Independence Day at the 1776 Merica run in Madisonville's Kefauver Park. Wear your best patriotic colors for the 17.76, 7.4, or Ruck event. It's a live gathering to run with pride.

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..

Event Overview The Fort Frenzy Ultra Festival is a timed endurance event held at Fort Loudon State Historic Park in Vonore, Tennessee. The race takes place on a trail loop around Tellico Lake. Distances The event offers several timed race o..

The Panther Creek Challenge offers a half marathon and a 10K on the scenic trails of Panther Creek State Park in Tennessee. The courses feature lake views, elevation changes, and are part of a larger trail series. A kids' trail mile is also..

The Caney Fork Ultra explores Tennessee's remote Caney Fork backcountry from Camp Latimer. Choose between a demanding 50-mile route or a rugged 25K run or ruck. The event offers a full weekend experience with on-site camping and a community..

Event Overview The Barkley Fall Classic (BFC) is a 50 km trail running event. It takes place in the rugged Brushy Mountains terrain within Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee. The course is designed to give runners a sample of the challenge..

The Ridge Runner 5k will take place in Maynardville on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Join the 30th annual Spoonbread Festival 5K in historic Berea. Run or walk a flat, paved course on the city trail, with festivities supporting the local chamber of commerce. Enjoy chip timing, a race shirt, and the vibrant atmosphere of the..

Explore the rugged beauty of Big South Fork with trail runs on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Oneida, Tennessee. Choose a challenging 17.5 Mile out and back or a scenic 10K loop, both starting from Bandy Creek Campground.

A trail run on October 10, 2026 in Gravel Switch, Kentucky. The 4K course winds through hills, meadows and woodland and includes a pancake breakfast plus handmade awards presented at the community shelter.

The No Business 100 is a remote 100-mile loop through the scenic Big South Fork. Runners traverse from Tennessee into Kentucky on a course with significant elevation change. The event direction reverses annually and offers a 34-hour cutoff.