Trail Running calendar near Columbia 2026-2027

Join the Cedar Crest Trail Run in Lyles, Tennessee for a half marathon, 10k or hilly 5k on scenic, well marked trails with aid stations and a post race meal. Dog friendly camping makes it a perfect weekend outdoors.

A two-race trail event near Huntsville that pairs a steep uphill 5K with a net downhill chip timed 10K; both races must be entered for a bib and proceeds support childhood cancer research.

Run rugged ridge line trails and jeep roads in Pegram TN with 50K, 25K or 12K options through the scenic Cheatham Wildlife area. Aid stations, awards and finisher perks like pizza and a pint add to the celebration.

A multi-lap ultrarun at Delano Park in Decatur, Alabama, run on a USATF-certified 1.00 mile loop. Options include 50-mile solo, 12-hour solo, and 12-hour relays with on-course aid, facilities, and personalized finisher plaques.

An 8 hour rogaine in Cheatham Wildlife Management Area near Pegram, Tennessee on March 7, 2026. Navigate by map and compass to score checkpoints as teams or solos, with trackers provided and mandatory gear keeping the challenge real.

Into the Son in Clarksville offers family friendly 1 mile and 5 km trail runs plus a virtual option to support Chapel Hill school sports. Scenic course reaches the Crosses on the Hill and in person runners receive a commemorative shirt.

Tackle rugged trails and scenic vistas at the Savage Gulf Marathon near Coalmont, TN, with a full marathon and 25k option. Limited to 200 entries, this challenging race raises funds for Park Ranger scholarships and offers a ruck division.

Hit the trails at Chickasaw Trace Park in Columbia, TN for the Duck River Trail Run, offering scenic 5K and 15K options along marked routes. Proceeds support Maury County parks, the race is rain or shine, with on course aid and a free race..

OUTLAST Nashville is a six hour trail endurance event at Long Hunter State Park where participants run a 5K loop each hour. Complete four or five laps to earn patches and all six for a medal and national leaderboard ranking.

Trail running at Percy Warner Park near Nashville offering a 50K, a trail half marathon and a 6 mile loop on marked blue, white and red trails with significant elevation, aid stations, staggered starts and limited bib transfers.

Trail run on Monte Sano near Huntsville with 25K and 12K mostly single-track courses through named trail sections. The event is cupless, has aid stations and strict cutoff times, and includes medical support.

Take on a scenic loop at the Jones family farm near Franklin TN with 100 mile or epic 200 mile options. Self supported with long time limits and minimal aid, this is a pure endurance test.

Trail ultramarathon at Wheeler National Wildlife Refuge with 100 mile, 100K and 50K options on a 15.5 mile loop through prime birding and wildflower areas.

A benefit road-and-trail event in Mooresville on April 11, 2026 featuring shaded packed dirt courses for 25K, 10K and 5K that support the Singing River Trail and include awards and post-race music and snacks.

A multi distance trail event in Sewanee, Tennessee, running long loops along the West Rim and West Side trails. Courses include large elevation gains and unique awards such as layered steel buckles and whiskey barrel staves.

Snaketail 50 in Summertown TN features rugged trail loops with creek crossings and distances from 50 mile to a kids 1 mile fun run. Camp nearby, earn a finisher medal, and support Swan Conservation Trust.

Run a 5K or 10K trail at Preservation Park in Thompson's Station on April 11 and support New To You, Inc. Scenic and sometimes technical trails finish with a downhill, and 100 percent of proceeds help local foster children.

Race rugged Cardwell Mountain trails and finish with a 0.88 mile cave out and back through historic Cumberland Caverns; headlamp required. Pick a 5K or the five loop half and enjoy a race shirt and swag.

Run The Rolling Hills Trail Race returns to Pulaski TN the last Saturday in April for an annual celebration of scenic trail running through the rolling hills of Giles County. Choose a 10K, 5K or kids 1 Mile for a friendly family day on the..

Trail trail race at Blevins Gap Land Trust in Huntsville, AL offering a half marathon (two loops), 10K and 5K. The event is capped at 250 runners, is cupless, and includes a tri-blend shirt and finisher medal.