Trail Running calendar near Chapel Hill 2026-2027

The Wild Thangs Trail Series features four summer trail runs in the Huntsville mountains. Each event offers two distances, with scenic bluff views and creek crossings. Pizza awaits all finishers, and series registrants get a shirt and plaqu..

Kick off the Wild Thangs Trail Series with the Big Foot Trail Run in Huntsville, Alabama. Choose from a scenic 5K or 10K course featuring bluff views and creek crossings. It's a cupless race with on-course aid stations and series bundle dis..

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Huntsville with the certified Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. The event features a greenway course, finisher medals, and post-race home-baked food. Early registration includes a technical tank top.

The Jackalope Trail Run offers 8-mile and 4-mile courses through the scenic trails of Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville. As part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, runners can enjoy mountain views, creek crossings, and post-race pizza. It..

Event Information The Skunk Ape Trail Run offers two distances: a 5 mile run and a 10 mile run. It is the third event in the Wild Thangs Trail Series. The race is held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. The total number of par..

The Chupacabra Trail Race is the final race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series, held at Monte Sano State Park. Runners can choose a 10K or half marathon on a scenic course with creek crossings and bluff views. All participants get a series t-s..

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.

The Caney Fork Ultra explores Tennessee's remote Caney Fork backcountry from Camp Latimer. Choose between a demanding 50-mile route or a rugged 25K run or ruck. The event offers a full weekend experience with on-site camping and a community..

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.

Experience a family friendly fitness festival in Huntsville featuring a certified half marathon, a scenic 5K, and a kids fun run. Enjoy local food trucks, wellness vendors, and pop up fitness classes at Hays Farm.

Experience a Southern obstacle challenge at Neal Farms featuring rolling fields and a wide creek. Choose from various distances including 5K and 10K races or endurance events just a short drive from Nashville.

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra takes place on the historic course in Bell Buckle, Tennessee. Runners compete in a Last Runner Standing format, completing a 4.167-mile loop. Registration is limited to 75 participants.

Test your endurance at Wade Mountain Preserve in this traditional backyard ultra. Complete a 4.167 mile loop every hour on trails and roads until only one runner remains standing at the Devils Race Track.

Run or walk through history at the 5th Annual 7th President 7K on the grounds of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. This cross country event features a scenic course past historic mansions and 19th century landmarks.

Tough Mudder comes to Nashville's Neal Farms in October 2026. Participants can tackle a 15K or 5K obstacle course, with options for multiple laps or group packages. Finishers earn a medal, shirt, and a celebratory drink.

The Wade Mountain Marathon in Huntsville, Alabama, offers a unique trail marathon, half marathon, and 10K on low-traffic paths under fall foliage. All participants receive a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal, and a post-race meal. It's a cu..

Join the second annual memorial run in Pleasant View to support student athlete scholarships and local athletic facilities. This timed event features both 5k and 1 mile distances for all participants.

The Natchez Trace Trail Run takes place on November 7, 2026, in Franklin, TN. It features four trail running distances and a rucking division, all on the trails of the Natchez Trace Parkway. Specific rules apply for hydration, crew support,..

Dirt Circus brings its free community festival to Nashville for the first time. Join a casual 3-mile group run, enjoy food, an expo, and a raffle with prizes. It's a gathering to celebrate local trail running and connect with the community.

The Dizzy Fifties is a 23-year-old trail running classic in Monte Sano State Park. Choose from a 50K, 20-mile, or 10-mile loop on a scenic figure-eight course. This grassroots event is known for its community vibe and features a cupless for..