Trail Running calendar near Downtown 2026-2027

A mountain ultrarun in Tellico Plains, TN offering 130K, 70K, and a 24-mile Waucheesi Challenge on historic and forest trails, with mandatory gear requirements, staffed aid stations, live YouTube coverage, and a no-refund policy.

An adults only long weekend camp near Robbinsville NC offering group trail runs, navigation practice, team activities and basic campsite facilities; limited parking means carpooling is recommended.

Run looped trails at the Dog Days of Summer Trail Race in Grandview to support Flying Pigs Sanctuary and animals in rural Tennessee. Timed events from 1 hour to 24 hour on 1 or 3 mile loops, plus free tent camping and a glamping auction.

A multi-distance endurance festival on a 3.65 mile loop at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park, featuring timed 24, 12, 6, 3 hour races, a 6 hour ruck division, finisher awards, and a $500 prize for beating the 24hr course record.

Trail races at Panther Creek State Park near Morristown include a half marathon, a 10K and a kids trail mile. Courses start at the overlook and loop through woods and along the lake with aid stations and enforced safety policies.

A 50 kilometer trail race at Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee with limited course markings and no GPS allowed. Runners face a decision point to stop at a marathon finish or continue on to complete the full 50 kilometer course.

Explore the rugged beauty of Big South Fork with trail runs on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Oneida, Tennessee. Choose a challenging 17.5 Mile out and back or a scenic 10K loop, both starting from Bandy Creek Campground.

A trail event in Blue Ridge, Georgia on October 10, 2026 with 50K, 30K and 15K options over the Benton MacKaye Trail and Forest Service roads, six stocked aid stations, a canine 15K option, and finisher medal and shirt.

Papertown Trail Races returns to Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on October 10, 2026, with a 6.2 mile short race and an about 9 mile long race, chip timing, one on-course water station, post-race snacks, and awards for top finishers.

FSR 100 is a mountain road ultramarathon near Copperhill, Tennessee covering about 100 miles with nearly 15,000 feet of climbing. The loop course moves into North Georgia and carries a 32 hour time limit.

Two day trail races in Sky Valley Georgia on October 24 and 25 2026 feature 50K and 25K courses with substantial elevation gain, finisher swag, and support for local trail maintenance.

Trail races at Norris Dam State Park on November 14 2026 offering 25k and 50k loop courses on single track and jeep roads, with aid stations and optional Webscorer live tracking.

Tackle rugged single track and scenic quarry trails at the Dirty South Trail Races in Knoxville on December 6, 2026. Options include a half marathon, 10K, and kids mile for a fun day in the South Knoxville Urban Wilderness.