Trail Running calendar near Chapel Hill 2026-2027

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, TN on October 17, 2026 brings together qualified athletes for the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships. The field is set by silver ticket winners and At Large qualifiers after a qualifying period..

Tough Mudder Nashville at Neal Farms on October 17, 2026 features 5K and 15K mud runs, Infinity laps, named obstacles, finisher medal and apparel, and a Mudder Village spectator experience.

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.

A trail race in Huntsville on October 18, 2026, offering marathon, half marathon and 10K distances, included hoodie, medal and post-race meal; the event is cupless and uses low-traffic trails.

A weekend trail running event at McMullen Cove featuring a certified 5K climb and 25K and 50K trail races with notable landmarks, aid stations, awards, and a new Ruck Division.

A nighttime trail run near Franklin TN featuring a roughly 1.1 mile haunted loop with trick or treat stations and surprise tasks each lap. Costumes are encouraged, pets are not allowed, and entries are nonrefundable.

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 event near Franklin Tennessee with 50 mile, marathon, 13 mile and ruck divisions. The route features long uninterrupted trail, notable elevation, self hydration rules and a strict no outside aid policy.

Dirt Circus Nashville is a free one-day community festival on November 7, 2026 featuring a casual 3 mile group run, an expo with local race directors and brands, food and a raffle, plus city-specific T-shirt preorders.

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.

A trail race at Percy Warner Park near Nashville offering a 50K, a half marathon, and a 6-mile loop across marked Blue, White, and Red trails, with aid stations and start/finish at the Gaucho Road Trailhead.

Dizzy Fifties is a looped trail race at Monte Sano State Park offering 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile options. The event features a pavilion aid station, reusable cups, medical support and a 200 runner field cap.

Trail race at Foster Falls State Park offering full and half marathons plus a 13 mile ruck division. The route features waterfalls, rock formations and technical descents and has long stretches between aid stations.

A looped timed race near Franklin, Tennessee, with a 1.1 mile course and 340 feet of elevation gain. Multiple timed divisions are offered, including a Youth 5K, with crew aid allowed and no refunds.

A trail race at Montgomery Bell State Park on December 12, 2026, offering 50K, 25K and 15K distances on mixed terrain with aid stations about every 5 to 6 miles; the event is cupless and supports the park through proceeds.

Trail races at Monte Sano State Park offering 5 Mile and 10 Mile distances as the opening event of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series. Courses feature bluff views, creek crossings and aid stations; the event is cupless and capped at 400 ru..

A holiday themed event in Antioch featuring a scenic 5K run or walk, a virtual 5K option, and a 1K kids run at Orchard Bend Park. Proceeds benefit The Nashville Food Project and park restrooms will be closed for winter.

A three-race winter trail series at Monte Sano State Park offering multiple distance options, aid stations with food and drink, and series rewards including a tri blend shirt, finisher awards and a plaque.

A fifty-kilometer event at John Hunt Running Park on December 31, 2026, listed on the Huntsville Track Club calendar. Registration is not available on race day and the race is part of the Huntsville Slam series.