Trail Running calendar near Bell Buckle 2026-2027

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle TN is a Last Runner Standing event on October 3 2026 using a 4.1666667 mile loop. Entry is limited to the first 75 with a wait list once the field fills.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve in Huntsville, AL. Competitors run repeated 4.167 mile loops each hour; the last runner to complete a loop is declared the winner, with a buckle awarded at 24 hours or 100 mile..

Trail races at Long Hunter State Park outside Nashville with Half Marathon, Marathon and 50K routes that circle Couchville Lake and use the Bryant Grove trail and cliff loop. The course mixes dirt singletrack and paved greenway.

A three-day, roughly 60-mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with stages on Lula Lake, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain; strict cut-offs apply and proceeds benefit Wild Trails.

A 7K run and a 2-mile walk on the historic grounds of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, featuring mixed surfaces and views of Tulip Grove and the Hermitage Mansion. Proceeds support the Andrew Jackson Foundation.

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 17, 2026 is a Last Man Standing team championship featuring athletes who qualified via silver tickets or At Large national rankings. The qualifying period ends August 15, 2026.

Tough Mudder Nashville on October 17, 2026 at Neal Farms features 15K and 5K obstacle courses, an Infinity multi-lap option, spectator access, and finisher rewards including medals, shirts, headbands and a finisher drink.

A 20-mile single-loop trail race on Sewanee's Perimeter Trail around the University of the South, with three aid stations, 10% of proceeds to the Perimeter Trail Fund, event partners HOKA, Feetures, and Huma, and a post-race gathering in Se..

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10K on low-traffic Huntsville trails, with hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post-race meal included. The cupless event has fixed cutoffs and course maps are available on Strava.

A trail weekend in McMullen Cove on October 24–25, 2026 featuring a certified Sublett Point 5K plus 25K and 50K trail runs across single track trails with notable landmarks and aid stations; proceeds support childhood cancer research.

A 5K trail run in Fairview, Tennessee on October 24, 2026 supporting Love One International, which provides life saving medical treatment to children in Uganda. Registration opens April 24 and the entry fee is $40.

A Halloween night trail event in Franklin, TN with a haunted 1.1 mile loop, trick or treat stations each lap and costumes encouraged. The course is on private land, has steep climbs, no pets allowed and no refunds.

A dog-friendly trail event in Chattanooga on Nov 7, 2026 with a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K and 10K, timed and untimed options, dog aid stations, race swag for humans and bandanas for dogs, plus a post-event celebration with local craft beer and fo..

A second annual memorial timed 5K and 1 mile event on November 7, 2026 in Pleasant View, Tennessee. Proceeds support scholarships for student athletes and construction of a track in Cheatham County.

Trail-based event on November 7, 2026 in Franklin TN offering 50 mile, marathon, half and 13 mile ruck divisions with a 150 runner cap and specific ruck weight and race conduct rules.

A free one day community run and festival on November 7, 2026 in Nashville, TN featuring a casual 4 mile group run, an expo with local race directors and brands, food, raffle prizes, and an exclusive city t-shirt preorder.

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.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain, including a 50K, half marathon, 10K and 1-mile kids run. Courses feature waterfalls, bluff views and substantial elevation gain; proceeds fund trail building and maintenance.

A trail event at Cathedral Caverns State Park on November 14, 2026 offering 5K and 15K courses with an out and back cave segment lit with decorative lighting. Aid stations are provided and all finishers receive a shirt and medal.

Outlast Nashville is a 6 hour trail challenge where runners run a 5K each hour for six laps, totaling 18 miles. Awards include patches, a premium tee, a medal for full finishers, and national leaderboard prizes.