Trail Running calendar near Collegedale 2026-2027

A low-key trail event at Lula Lake Land Trust near Chattanooga offering an easy 5K and a more technical 15K with rope sections and a descent to Lula Falls. Hikers welcome; proceeds benefit the land trust.

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.

Multi-hour timed running on a certified 0.9951 mile paved loop at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA. The event features one aid station, direction changes every six hours, on site camping, and multiple timed formats.

Experience a scenic trail run through the rolling hills and technical single track paths of Sawnee Mountain Nature Preserve. Choose between 4.0 and 3.1 mile distances featuring beautiful views of the Georgia woods.

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 relaxed weekend of mountain running and community at the Nantahala National Forest. This adult trail camp features group runs and forest adventures for all activity levels in a social campground setting.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experience an off road adventure through trails and mud pits at the Harmony Family Center in Maryville. Featuring a three mile obstacle course and a youth run, this event offers a gritty experience for individuals and teams.

Experience a unique run through a wildlife park past exotic animals like zebras and kangaroos. This family friendly fundraiser in Georgia includes park admission and finisher medallions for all participants.

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.

An obstacle race in Dallas, Georgia on September 19, 2026 with new 2026 obstacles, multiple course options, and a Syndicate medal for those who complete two or more courses; parking is $20 at the gate.

A tough 50 kilometer trail race at Frozen Head State Park with the course map revealed the night before, strict rules including no GPS, and a final decision point offering a marathon or an all or nothing 50k finish.