Trail Running calendar near Chattanooga 2026-2027

A demanding 74-mile point-to-point trail race across Georgia's mountains, featuring 16,000 feet of elevation change. Runners carry a railroad spike the entire way to throw into a coffin at the finish. Finishing under 24 hours qualifies you..

Tackle one of the toughest marathons in the Southeast at the Savage Gulf. This event on March 28, 2026, features brutal terrain with steep gorges and rocky trails, supporting park ranger training. Choose from a marathon, a 25K run, or a wei..

The Savage Race - Atlanta Spring will take place in Emerson on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run between 3 and 5 miles.

This trail run on Signal Mountain offers a half marathon and a 5-mile option on the Flipper Bend Trail. All proceeds support the local state park and Cumberland Trail. The entry fee includes a post-race party with chili and beverages.

McKay Hollow Madness returns for its 19th year on the trails of Monte Sano. Choose the technical 25k or 12k course, featuring infamous sections like Death Trail. This cupless race demands self sufficiency over its challenging, muddy terrain..

Experience the 10th annual Iron Hill trail run at Red Top Mountain State Park. Choose between two distances on a course featuring single track trails and old fire road beds through the Georgia woods.

Run miles along the scenic rim trails of Franklin State Forest overlooking the coves. Choose from four distances, from a half marathon to a 100 miler, each with its own elevation challenge and official finish time. Unique awards include ste..

A community trail fundraiser on the Ivy Academy campus featuring a **5K** out-and-back along the North Chickamauga Creek, plus a Wildflower Walk, Ruck-The-Rock food-drive ruck, and a Sleepy Sasquatch swag option.

Participate in chip timed trail races through woods and along river banks in Calhoun. This event offers 10K and 5K trail runs plus a 1 mile kids track run to support family foundations and local scholarships.

Event Information The DT Stone Anvil is a set of trail races over 200 miles and shorter distances. The event takes place in the Cohutta Mountains of northern Georgia inside Fort Mountain State Park. The races occur over several days. Distan..

Trail and road races in Mcminnville that finish with a 0.88 mile out and back through Cumberland Caverns. Events include a 5K, a half marathon with five trail loops, and a separate road 5k.

This 3-mile trail race kicks off the Root & Rise WellFest at the Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA in Woodstock. It includes a kids' fun run, and all proceeds support CORE Community School. After the run, enjoy the festival with food, music, and..

Explore three stunning sections of Georgia's national forest in this ultramarathon. Choose between a 100-mile or 50-mile course, each with significant elevation. The event offers generous cutoff times for both distances.

The Georgia Allatoona Park Spring will take place in Acworth on Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run 7 miles.

Celebrating its 20th year, the Scenic City Trail Race features a 6.65-mile loop course on Stringers Ridge. Runners choose between a half marathon or marathon distance. All proceeds support local trail conservation through Wild Trails.

The Smoke Rise Trail Run features half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances on the scenic trails of Blevins Gap Land Trust in Huntsville. All finishers get a medal, and it's a cupless event requiring your own hydration. The race is capped at 250..

This 104-mile ultramarathon traverses the Chattahoochee National Forest with 33,000 feet of climbing. It qualifies for major lottery races and has strict entry requirements for experienced trail runners.

Experience a 58 mile point to point ultramarathon through the North Georgia Mountains with 15,000 feet of elevation gain. Run through technical trails and hardwood forests in the scenic Chattahoochee National Forest.

Overview The In It For The Long Run event takes place in mid-May in Huntsville, Alabama. It is described as the first 24-hour running event in Huntsville. The event is held at Milton Frank Stadium, located at 2801 15th Ave SW. Event Format..

Johnston Woods Trail Festival The Johnston Woods Trail Festival takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Johnston Woods, located at 298 Brymer Creek Road in Cleveland, TN. The event is a fundraiser for children's summer camp and community p..