Trail Running calendar near Benton 2025-2026

Run the Rabun Half Marathon, a grassroots trail race through scenic Sky Valley GA on Sunday May 31 2026. This no frills event celebrates pure trail miles and community spirit with day of registration and volunteer opportunities.

Tackle rolling, technical single track at the Dirty Spokes Haw Creek Park trail run in Cumming GA on June 6, 2026. Choose a 6.4 mile or 3.35 mile route through wooded trails and rocky climbs for a fun, challenging off road race.

Take on the Three Sisters Ultra Festival on a scenic 2 mile loop in Maryville College Woods with 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour timed events, relays and day or night options. Live music and pavilion amenities add festival fun.

Run the scenic trails of Sharp's Ridge in Knoxville on June 6, 2026 with 7 mile, 4 mile and kids mile options. Expect flowing, moderately technical singletrack, supportive aid stations and a lively community vibe for all ages and paces.

Celebrate July 4 in Madisonville TN with the 1776 Merica Run offering 17.76 and 7.4 mile courses plus a ruck division. Run in person or virtually July 2 to 8 along scenic lakeside trails with a post race cookout.

Vol State is a legendary 314 mile point to point road race from Missouri to the Rock on Sand Mountain in Georgia, starting with a ferry across the Mississippi. Runners must be self reliant in July heat with no race aid stations.

Tackle scenic, technical trails at Sawnee Mountain Preserve on July 11, 2026, choosing between 3.1 miles or 4.0 miles. Limited to 325 runners, this fast, friendly trail run features challenging climbs, rocky singletrack, a water station mid..

Hit the scenic trails of Haw Ridge Park on July 11, 2026 for an 8 mile lake loop plus student and kids trail options. Expect rolling climbs, lakeside views, a midcourse aid stop and a friendly community vibe for all ages.

Experience Cherokee Forest on rugged ridgelines, river views and historic trails for an ultramarathon near Tellico Plains. Choose 130K, 70K or Waucheesi, enjoy lantern lit night stations, on course aid and a finish festival with live tracki..

Multi day trail camp in Nantahala National Forest with guided group runs, navigation, community service and team building. Open to adults of all abilities with 10k to 27 mile routes, shared meals and relaxed campsite vibes.

Dirty Spokes' Red Top Roaster Trail Run takes place at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville, Georgia. The 14th annual event offers two distances: 8.85 miles and 3.1 miles, with course maps using the Sweet Gum, Homestead, Campground,..

Run looped trails at the Dog Days of Summer Trail Race in Grandview to support Flying Pigs Sanctuary and animals in rural Tennessee. Timed events from 1 hour to 24 hour on 1 or 3 mile loops, plus free tent camping and a glamping auction.

Barkley Fall Classic is a rugged 50 km trail ultramarathon at Frozen Head State Park on September 19, 2026. Expect brutal climbs, runnable singletrack and a course map revealed the night before, with proceeds supporting the park.

Take on the Assault on Yonah Mountain in Cleveland GA, a demanding 2.5 mile climb to the summit with about 1,650 feet of vertical gain timed for the ascent only. Expect rocky, technical terrain, a summit finish and medals for all finishers.

Run scenic, technical trails in Chattahoochee National Forest with 50K, 30K and 15K options, starting at Shallowford iron bridge over the Toccoa River. Expect single track, creek crossings, steep climbs, stocked aid stations, and canine 15K..

The FSR 100 is a bold 100 mile mountain road race through the Tennessee and North Georgia mountains, based in Copperhill TN on October 17, 2026. Expect a scenic loop with nearly 15,000 feet of climbing, rivers, fall color and a 32 hour time..

Tackle a rugged trail marathon or 12 mile at Fort Mountain State Park, with rocky single track, waterfalls and big climbs for a true mountain challenge. This non profit race caps entries and returns proceeds to help preserve the park.

Run scenic single and double track trails at Dirty Spokes Iron Hill Fall in Red Top Mountain State Park on Oct 24 2026. Choose 3.8 or 7.5 mile routes, snag a soft tri blend shirt and join a capped field for a fun, challenging fall race.

Sky to Summit in Sky Valley Georgia on Oct 24 and 25 2026 offers 25K and 50K trail races through waterfalls, summits, and sweeping mountain views. The event honors a devoted volunteer and treats finishers to medals, hats and post race camar..

Challenge yourself on scenic single track and jeep roads at Norris Dam State Park with 25k or 50k options. Finishers receive a limited edition series shirt and a deluxe finisher's medal to celebrate the achievement.