Trail Running calendar near Chattanooga 2026-2027

Trail races at Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, GA on December 5 and 6, 2026. Distances include 50 mile, 50K, 25K and 5 mile, with significant elevation gain, waterfall views, and participant swag.

Trail races on newly built Aetna Mountain trails near Chattanooga, supporting the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Options of roughly 3.7 and 7.2 miles, with one aid station, holiday swag, and family amenities at 400 Alpine Way.

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 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.

A trail 10K and half marathon at Monte Sano State Park, part of the Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series, with bluff views, creek crossings, aid stations, and a cupless race policy.

A *25K* trail race on Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga that runs clockwise in 2027 on named single track trails. The event is cupless with two aid stations and provides a shirt, finisher prize, and post race food.

A backyard ultra at Camp Jordan Park in East Ridge, TN on January 16, 2027 where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes a final lap. Awards include a participation coin and a belt buckle for reaching 100 miles..

Snow Bull Endurance Runs take place at Camp Chet in Whitwell TN on a 6.5 mile loop through forest, bluffs, creeks and trails. Race options include a half marathon, a 6 hour event and a 12 hour event with finisher awards.

Experience a scenic 11.5 mile trail race through the wooded paths of Red Top Mountain State Park. Enjoy bridge crossings and lake views while supporting the preservation of Georgia state parks.

Gone Loco runs along the Eureka Trail in Athens, a gravel rails to trails route that winds through woodlands and Mashburn. The course is very flat and is listed as a certified marathon course.

A 25th anniversary trail event on Signal Mountain offering a 50K and a 10 Miler on mostly single-track trails with scenic gorge views, staffed aid stations, camping at the start/finish, and a post-race meal and beer.

A backyard ultra variation in Rome, GA on March 20, 2027 where each 4 mile loop must be completed one minute faster than the last. One aid station, on site camping, and limited event merchandise are available.

A trail ultramarathon in Blairsville, GA on March 27, 2027, featuring a current 74 mile course with published records, maps, aid station breakdowns, cutoff times, and separate resources for runners, crews, and volunteers.

A 100K out and back on the Cumberland Trail near Soddy Daisy, TN, featuring technical single track, about 12,000 feet of elevation gain, three remote aid stations and mandatory safety gear. Pacers are permitted from the mile 31 turnaround.

Timed 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour run and walk on a flat USATF certified 2.00 mile loop at Camp Jordan Recreation Area. The event includes awards, finishers medals, concessions, camping options, and a cup free policy.