Trail Running calendar near Bell Buckle 2025-2026

Run through waterfalls and valley views at Cloudland Canyon State Park on December 6 to 7, 2025, with 50 mile, 50K, 25K and 5 mile trail options across rolling loops and steep climbs. Finishers earn commemorative swag and medals.

The New Balance RunningLane XC Championships brings high school teams and community runners to John Hunt Cross Country Park in Huntsville on Dec 6, 2025. Race a fast single loop 5k on a spectator friendly course.

Run the Bell Ringer at Montgomery Bell State Park on December 13, 2025 and support the Friends of the Park. Scenic, rolling trails with 50K, 25K and 15K options; this cupless event requires you to bring your own bottle.

Join the inaugural Elkmont Holiday Hustle 10k on December 13, 2025, for a festive run along the scenic Elkmont Rails to Trails. Enjoy a community vibe, bring a toy for the drive, and support Make A Wish.

Take on the Frozen Yeti at Monte Sano State Park on scenic 5 mile or 10 mile trail routes that showcase bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. Limited to 400 runners, this winter trail kickoff includes a tri blend race shirt and finis..

Tackle rugged single track and breathtaking bluff views at the Lookout Mountain Trail Race on December 20 at Covenant College, GA. Distances from 10K to 50 miles make this a perfect winter trail challenge for every level, benefiting Wild Tr..

Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series at Monte Sano State Park features three winter trail race days with distances from 5 miles to 30K amid bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. Expect well stocked aid stations, pizza at the finish and a..

Join the Nashville Jingle Bell Trot on Dec 20 in Antioch for a festive 5K, virtual 5K, or 1K kids run along scenic Orchard Bend Park trails. Chip timing, awards, race swag and holiday costume fun all benefit The Nashville Food Project.

Hit scenic trails at the Bad Beard x Evergreen Holiday Hustle, a festive trail run benefiting the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Choose a short or longer loop or a kids fun run, then enjoy Christmas swag and pancakes at the finish.

Celebrate year end with the Recover From the Holidays 50K in Huntsville, a challenging ultramarathon on rolling grass trails with big climbs and a strict nine hour cutoff. Finishers earn a Santa sanctioned hoodie.

Run the Frozen Trash Panda at Monte Sano State Park with 10K and half marathon options, scenic bluffs, creek crossings, and waterfalls. Part of the Winter Wild Thangs series, capped at 400 runners, and cupless so bring your own bottle or cu..

Kick off 2026 with the Frosty Fireman 5k in Franklin, TN on January 3, a scenic but challenging course with steep climbs and a 1 mile fun run. Enjoy a community morning of running while supporting the Nashville Fire Fighters Association Fou..

Tackle a rugged 25K trail run atop Raccoon Mountain near Chattanooga on Jan 17, 2026. Enjoy technical singletrack, aid stations, and a commemorative campfire mug at the finish.

Frozen Goat at Monte Sano State Park serves up bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls across 4 mile, 15K and 30K trail options. Limited to 400 runners, this winter series race delivers scenic challenge and solid on course support.

The Huntsville Slam is an endurance challenge from the Huntsville Track Club that asks runners to complete four designated races between November and January. Complete all four to earn a custom embroidered Lululemon finisher garment.

Tackle Monte Sano's Mountain Mist 50K, a rugged trail challenge in Huntsville, AL, with rocky single track, creek crossings, and big climbs finishing through McKay Hollow. Limited spots make it a must for experienced trail runners.

Challenge the trails from Lookout Mountain to Ross's Landing in Chattanooga with ultra distances and a team relay for all levels. Cross the finish to celebrate with a whiskey festival, live music and riverside vibes.

Run a one loop 50K through the wooded ridges of Enterprise South Nature Park on varied park and single track trails. Aid stations and a passage through a concrete TNT bunker near mile 17 make this a memorable trail run.

Run the Music City Trail Ultra in Pegram Tennessee with 50K, 25K and 12K routes starting on a family farm and winding into Cheatham Wildlife Reserve. Expect technical, steep trail and gravel sections, regular aid stations and finisher swag.

Run sandstone strewn single track on Signal Mountain and Walden Ridge with Tennessee River Gorge views at the Bad Beard Stump Jump. Choose a 50K or a 10 Miler and enjoy a shirt, post race meal and local beer.