Trail Running calendar near Chattanooga 2026-2027

A three-day, roughly 60-mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with stages on Lula Lake, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain; strict cut-offs apply and proceeds benefit Wild Trails.

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 17, 2026 is a Last Man Standing team championship featuring athletes who qualified via silver tickets or At Large national rankings. The qualifying period ends August 15, 2026.

A 100 mile mountain road race around Tennessee and North Georgia with nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain, starting from Camp YMCA Ocoee in Ocoee, TN. Registration closes October 14, 2026.

A 20-mile single-loop trail race on Sewanee's Perimeter Trail around the University of the South, with three aid stations, 10% of proceeds to the Perimeter Trail Fund, event partners HOKA, Feetures, and Huma, and a post-race gathering in Se..

Trail marathon and 12 mile races at Fort Mountain State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring roughly 5,500 feet of climbing across single track, rocky and mixed use trails and a summit stone wall with fall mountain views.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10K on low-traffic Huntsville trails, with hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post-race meal included. The cupless event has fixed cutoffs and course maps are available on Strava.

A lakeside trail race in Cartersville with two distances, 3.8 miles and 7.5 miles, on an easy fire road surface. Registration includes a tri-blend shirt, chip timing, professionally marked course, and age-group medals.

A multi-format trail event on the East Lakeshore Trail near Greenback TN featuring 100K, 50K options, a two person relay, and a 25K ruck with required pack weights; course maps, aid station details, and optional live tracking are provided.

A trail weekend in McMullen Cove on October 24–25, 2026 featuring a certified Sublett Point 5K plus 25K and 50K trail runs across single track trails with notable landmarks and aid stations; proceeds support childhood cancer research.

A dog-friendly trail event in Chattanooga on Nov 7, 2026 with a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K and 10K, timed and untimed options, dog aid stations, race swag for humans and bandanas for dogs, plus a post-event celebration with local craft beer and fo..

A community road race on the Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances plus virtual options. Veterans register free and active duty entries have a reduced fee; medals and age group awards are offered.

A 1 mile lap race at Vogel State Park offering 8 hour and 4 hour divisions on a gravel and single track loop around Lake Trahlyta. Entry includes a jacket and finisher medal and proceeds benefit the park.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain, including a 50K, half marathon, 10K and 1-mile kids run. Courses feature waterfalls, bluff views and substantial elevation gain; proceeds fund trail building and maintenance.

A trail event at Cathedral Caverns State Park on November 14, 2026 offering 5K and 15K courses with an out and back cave segment lit with decorative lighting. Aid stations are provided and all finishers receive a shirt and medal.

The The Hill will take place in Petersburg on Saturday 14 November 2026.

A USATF sanctioned track endurance meeting in Ringgold, GA with 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour races. Lap scoring, a cup free policy, crew in a designated infield, and awards include a 100 mile belt buckle for the 24 hour race.

Trail races at Vogel State Park featuring a 50K with over 10,000 feet of climbing and a 30K option, both run on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge Trails with multiple aid stations and strict time limits.

A trail event at Monte Sano State Park with 50K, 20 Mile, and 10 Mile options on a repeated 10-mile loop, a single pavilion aid station, reusable cupless setup, a 200-runner cap, and organized by the Huntsville Track Club.

A trail race near Chattanooga on technical single-track through Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops, with bluff views, rhododendron-lined streams, and 6.5, 10, and 20 mile distance options featuring significant elevation gain.

A 3.5 mile cross country loop on private farmland in Summerville, GA, offered in 4-hour and 8-hour formats on November 21, 2026, with one aid station, porta-potties, no on-site camping, and limited merch available.