Trail Running calendar near Athens 2026-2027

A three day, 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with courses on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain. Evening gatherings are held at the Crash Pad with beer provided by Oddstory Brewing Company.

Timed endurance events on a 1.4 mile loop in Whittier, North Carolina offer 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour options with on-course aid, lap timing and onsite lodging. The loop mixes gravel and asphalt with modest elevation change each lap.

FSR 100 on October 17, 2026 is a 100-mile mountain road loop based in Copperhill, Tennessee with nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain and a 32-hour time limit; registration closes October 14, 2026.

A community-focused trail event in Sevierville where runners use a three mile loop to cover as much distance as possible. Options include a 24 hour challenge and a 9 to 5 eight-hour challenge with aid stations and an 80-mile Dolly themed bu..

A 20-mile loop on the Perimeter Trail around the University of the South with three aid stations, scenic overlooks, and a post-race gathering at Shenanigans Sewanee. Ten percent of proceeds go to the Perimeter Trail Fund.

Trail marathon and 12 mile races at Fort Mountain State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring roughly 5,500 feet of climbing across single track, rocky and mixed use trails and a summit stone wall with fall mountain views.

Experience a technical hundred mile loop through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Runners will encounter sandstone arches and waterfalls across Tennessee and Kentucky with a thirty four hour cutoff.

Sky To Summit is a two-day trail race in Sky Valley, Georgia on October 24-25, 2026, featuring a 50K with 7,500 ft gain and 11 hour cutoff and a 25K with 3,500 ft gain and 5.5 hour cutoff. Event materials include maps, aid charts, and a run..

Trail ultramarathon on the East Lakeshore Trail at Tellico Reservoir near Greenback Tennessee offering 100K, 50K, a two-person 50K relay and a 25K ruck. Courses finish at Wildcat Pointe with aid stations and optional live tracking.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Jamestown TN using a 4.167 mile out-and-back loop through private woods and across Barn Creek. Aid next to the corral, RV and tent camping, and a belt buckle for 100 mile finishers.

A dog-friendly trail event in Chattanooga offering a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K, and 10K on scenic routes, with timed and untimed options, dog aid stations, post-run local beer and vendors, and proceeds benefiting Reflection Riding.

A community road race on the Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances plus virtual options. Veterans register free and active duty entries have a reduced fee; medals and age group awards are offered.

Experience a trail event at Norris Dam State Park featuring 25 km and 50 km loops on single track trails and jeep roads. Enjoy a well supported course with finisher medals and on site park accommodations.

A timed loop event at Vogel State Park on November 14, 2026, offering 8 hour and 4 hour options on a one mile trail around Lake Trahlyta. Entry includes a jacket and finisher medal, and proceeds benefit Vogel State Park.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain, offering 50K, half marathon, 10K and a 1-mile kids run, with aid stations and add-ons. Proceeds support trail building and conservation.

Timed track endurance races at Ringgold High School offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats. The USATF sanctioned event scores by laps, includes crew pits on the infield, and features awards including a 100 mile belt buckle.

Trail races at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, GA offering 50K and 30K on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge Trails. The route features over 10,000 feet of elevation gain and a set of enforced cut off points.

A trail race near Chattanooga on technical single-track through Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops, with bluff views, rhododendron-lined streams, and 6.5, 10, and 20 mile distance options featuring significant elevation gain.

A timed 4 and 8 hour endurance event on private farmland near Summerville GA, run on a 3.5 mile cross country style loop with little elevation. One aid station is provided and camping is not available.

Trail ultramarathons at Fall Creek Falls State Park visit suspension bridges, multiple overlooks and waterfalls, and several miles of lakeshore running through pine forest and fern-lined trails.