Trail Running calendar near Chapel Hill 2026-2027

A July 4 event in Huntsville with a USATF-certified 5K and a new certified 1 Mile point to point course. Packet pick-up, childcare, post-race food, finisher medals, and age-group awards are offered.

Timed night and day trail races on a 3-mile loop at Henry Horton State Park, offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats, on-course aid, finisher medals, event prizes, and nonprofit proceeds for local school children.

Jackalope Trail Run on July 11, 2026 at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville AL offers 4 mile and 8 mile trail races in the Wild Thangs Series with bluff views, creek crossings and aid stations; the event is cupless and capped at 400 runners..

Hell Mary 6 Hour is a flat 1 mile loop endurance race in Watertown, TN on July 18, 2026. It features 6, 12, and 24 hour divisions, chip timing, assigned 10x10 aid areas, and a strict no aid on the running loop policy.

A six mile trail race in Fairview, Tennessee on July 26, 2026 organized by Nashville Running Company. The course features single and double track, aid stations without disposable cups, and prizes for top finishers.

A 5 mile and 10 mile trail race at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL on August 1, 2026. It is race three of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, capped at 400 runners with cupless aid stations and post-race pizza.

Timed 8 hour, 6 hour, and 3 hour endurance runs on a paved 0.78 mile loop around Dottie West Park in McMinnville with aid station food, restroom access every lap, and proceeds donated to Relay For Life.

Chupacabra Trail Race is the fourth event of the Wild Thangs Trail Series at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, AL. It offers 10K and half marathon trail courses with aid stations, a cupless policy and a capped field.

Experience a unique multi day ultramarathon where your age determines your clock. Run as many miles as possible on a one mile loop in a community focused event that celebrates veteran athletes and long distance legends.

A trail ultramarathon through the rugged Caney Fork and Scotts Gulf region, centered at Camp Latimer. Distances include a 50 mile ultra, a 25K run, and a 25K ruck with specified pack weights.

Experience a unique 5K run through a scenic valley and a lit cavern in Alabama. Enjoy mountain views and a subterranean turn around point with constant cool temperatures.

A community fitness festival at Hays Farm Park in Huntsville on September 26, 2026. It features a certified half marathon, a timed 5K, a 1 mile community run, a short bike ride, pop up classes, vendors, and door prizes.

Nashville Spartan Event Weekend at Neal Farms features Sprint 5 km with 20 obstacles, Super 10 km with 25 obstacles, kids races, workshops and Hurricane Heat endurance formats. The course crosses rolling fields, dense woods and a 12 foot wi..

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 3, 2026. It uses a 4.1666667 mile loop and limits entries to the first 75 runners with a wait list.

A last runner standing backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville, AL, featuring repeated 4.167 mile loops on trail by day and road at night. Finishers receive event apparel and a finisher cap; 24 hours or 100 miles earns a bu..

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 7 mile trail race on Monte Sano Mountain in Huntsville on October 11, 2026, with marked trails, water stations near miles 2 and 4, packet pick-up at Fleet Feet Huntsville, and a training group available beforehand.

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.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 17, 2026, held as part of the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships with entry based on silver ticket wins or At Large qualification.

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.