Trail Running calendar near Chattanooga 2026-2027

A July event in Madisonville, TN featuring 17.76- and 7.4-mile courses, an in-person ruck division with set pack weights, and a virtual 17.76 option; the course follows the Kefauver greenway and local bike trail.

A self-reliant 314-mile road race from a Mississippi River ferry to the Rock on Sand Mountain, run across highways and backroads in July. No aid stations or crew vehicles; optional pre-race bus and hotel logistics are available.

Trail races of 4 and 8 miles at Monte Sano State Park with aid stations, a cupless policy, and finishing shirts and awards. The event is the second race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series and is limited to 400 runners.

A mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, with three options: 130K, 70K, and the Waucheesi 24M vertical challenge. Courses use trails in Cherokee National Forest with aid stations, a finish celebration, and live YouTube coverag..

Experience a scenic trail run along the Lake Allatoona shoreline at Red Top Mountain State Park. Choose between 3.1 or 8.85 mile courses featuring a mix of rolling hills and wooded single track paths.

Hot to Trot is a timed loop challenge in the Georgia summer heat. Choose between a 4-hour or 8-hour event on a flat, one-mile mixed-surface course at Boling Park. An aid station with snacks and drinks supports runners who can set up their o..

A 5‑mile and 10‑mile trail run at Monte Sano State Park with bluff views, creek crossings, aid stations, a cupless policy, and a 400-runner cap; part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series.

Trail running at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga on August 1, 2026, with a half marathon and a 10K on wide, soft trails. Proceeds benefit Wild Trails, a local 501(c)(3) supporting nature trails.

Brave the summer heat and hills of rural Tennessee in this unique trail race supporting animal rescue. Choose your challenge from one to twenty-four hours on a repeating loop course. All proceeds benefit the Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary, an..

An endurance running festival at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park featuring timed loop races from 3 to 24 hours, a ruck division with specific weight rules, finisher awards, and a $500 prize for a new 24-hour course record.

Bryre Dragon at Vogel State Park offers three trail races over the Duncan Ridge with multiple aid points, landmark cutoffs, and time limits for each distance.

Trail races of 10K and half marathon in Monte Sano State Park with scenic bluff views, multiple aid stations, a cupless policy, and a 400-runner cap. Participants receive a tri-blend shirt and finisher award.

H9 Dragon is a club-only trail running event at Vogel State Park, Blairsville, GA, offering a marathon and a 50-mile race along the Duncan Ridge. Entry fees cover day-use costs, shirts, food, and a stainless-steel finisher medal.

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.

Time-based trail running on a 2.1-mile loop at Reflection Riding Arboretum near Chattanooga, offering 3-, 6-, and 9-hour options plus a three-person 9-hour relay, with aid station, camping option, and proceeds supporting the nature center.

Trail races on dirt trails in Chattanooga, TN with multiple distances including a half marathon and a 4.5 mile option. Courses feature significant climbing, set cutoff times, and post race snacks and beverages.

Trail races through rugged Caney Fork and Scotts Gulf backcountry in Middle Tennessee, featuring a new 50 mile distance plus 25K run and 25K ruck divisions. The weekend centers on Camp Latimer with camping and cabin lodging.

A trail race at Sloppy Floyd State Park offering 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a one-year 20-mile option. Courses include wide trails, some single track, climbs to Becky's Bluff, and natural trail features like rocks and roots.

The Georgia Jewel in Dalton, GA on September 18 to 19, 2026 offers 100 mile, 50 mile, 35 mile and 18 mile trail races on the Pinhoti with extensive single track, bused starts for shorter races, and crew friendly loops.

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.