Trail Running calendar near Franklin 2026-2027

Sharp's Ridge Rambler in Knoxville offers 7 mile, 4 mile and a kids trail mile on park trails around Sharp's Ridge, featuring short paved approaches and moderately technical, flowing singletrack with gradual climbs and descents.

Enjoy scenic trails through rhododendron groves, creek crossings and a 140 ft suspension bridge at Chicopee Woods WildRUN near Gainesville. Multiple distances and a kids fun run make it a perfect trail day for runners and families.

A patriotic running event in Madisonville, TN on July 4, 2026 offering 17.76 Merica and 7.4 Merica distances, a ruck division with specified weight rules, and a virtual option July 2 to July 8, with a lakeside greenway and bike trail course..

Trail races at Haw Ridge Park in Oak Ridge include an eight mile course with early climbing and lakeside trail sections, plus a near one mile kids trail run mostly on trail.

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.

Run the Carolina Reaper Challenge on July 18, 2026 at Riverwest Preserve in Greenville to support the Upstate Running Club youth team. Choose from multiple distances and a team relay, enjoy medals, swag and live chip timing.

An adults only long weekend camp near Robbinsville NC offering group trail runs, navigation practice, team activities and basic campsite facilities; limited parking means carpooling is recommended.

Tackle scenic single track trails at Table Rock State Park with a fun 5k or a challenging 15k that climbs to Pinnacle Mountain and drops through overlooks and creek crossings. Enjoy postrace food, drinks and finisher awards.

A multi-distance endurance festival on a 3.65 mile loop at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park, featuring timed 24, 12, 6, 3 hour races, a 6 hour ruck division, finisher awards, and a $500 prize for beating the 24hr course record.

Trail races at Tryon Equestrian Center include a marathon, half marathon and 10k on a 6.5-mile loop of packed dirt, single-track and meadows with 600 ft elevation gain per loop; registration includes park entry and a finisher medal.

Trail races at Panther Creek State Park near Morristown include a half marathon, a 10K and a kids trail mile. Courses start at the overlook and loop through woods and along the lake with aid stations and enforced safety policies.

A 13.1 mile trail race through Jones Gap State Park with about 2,000 feet of elevation gain and views of Rainbow Falls and Little Pinnacle Mountain. The event features two aid stations, chip timing, a finisher medal, and post race pancakes.

Run Quest of the White Wolf in Chimney Rock offering 50K, 25K and 10K on the Four Seasons Trail to a waterfall and back. Expect a fierce climb with 1,000 stairs one way, shifting weather, solid aid, and a handmade pottery medal.

Event details Dirty Spokes "Road Atlanta" is a trail running event at Road Atlanta, Braselton, Georgia on September 19, 2026. The event offers two distances: 9.10 Miles 4.55 Miles Registration is open with a participant cap of 3..

An 8k trail race at Lake Conestee Nature Park in Greenville, SC, over soft trails, single-track sections and wooden boardwalks with 285 feet of elevation gain. The event includes chip timing, finisher medals, on-site parking and post-race p..

Assault on Yonah Mountain in Cleveland GA on Sept 26, 2026 is a point to summit race covering 2.5 miles with about 1650 feet of climb over technical, rocky trails. Ruck division and handmade awards reward top finishers; grippy shoes advised..

Trail races of 25K and 50K in Franklin NC follow the historic Bartram Trail and climb to Wayah Bald with multiple aid stations. After the race there is live music, food service, craft beer and awards.

Hit the Paris Mountain Half Marathon at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville SC. This scenic 13.1 mile trail loop climbs about 2,300 feet past lakes and waterfalls, with proceeds helping the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

A trail event in Blue Ridge, Georgia on October 10, 2026 with 50K, 30K and 15K options over the Benton MacKaye Trail and Forest Service roads, six stocked aid stations, a canine 15K option, and finisher medal and shirt.

Papertown Trail Races returns to Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on October 10, 2026, with a 6.2 mile short race and an about 9 mile long race, chip timing, one on-course water station, post-race snacks, and awards for top finishers.