Trail Running calendar near Franklin 2025-2026

Tackle rolling singletrack at the Bell Ringer Trail Run on December 13, 2025, with 50K, 25K and 15K distances at Montgomery Bell State Park. Proceeds support Friends of the park and finishers earn medals and local wood awards.

Join the inaugural Elkmont Holiday Hustle 10k on December 13, 2025, for a festive run along the scenic Elkmont Rails to Trails. Enjoy a community vibe, bring a toy for the drive, and support Make A Wish.

Join the Nashville Jingle Bell Trot on Dec 20 in Antioch for a festive 5K, virtual 5K, or 1K kids run along scenic Orchard Bend Park trails. Chip timing, awards, race swag and holiday costume fun all benefit The Nashville Food Project.

Join the Frosty Fireman in Franklin TN for a challenging 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run supporting the Nashville Fire Fighters Association. Tackle a scenic hilly loop with steep climbs and fast downhills while helping firefighter families.

Music City Trail Ultra invites runners to tackle rugged ridgeline trails and gravel jeep roads through a scenic family farm and the Cheatham Wildlife Reserve, with 50K, 25K and 12K distances. Finishers receive on course snacks, a finisher c..

Choose a 50K or half marathon through Fall Creek Falls State Park on the restored original course, with scenic overlooks and a suspension bridge. Aid stations, finish line hot food, and nearby lodge rooms make for a memorable trail weekend.

Savage Gulf Marathon features a rugged, technical course through waterfalls, bluff edges and old growth forest. Limited to 200 runners, this scenic yet demanding race benefits Tennessee Park Rangers.

Tennessee 50 Miler on March 28, 2026 in Williamsport, TN challenges runners with a scenic 51 mile loop along the Natchez Trace Highland Rim Trail. Aid stations and a 19 hour cutoff make it a true endurance test.

Hit the trails at Chickasaw Trace Park in Columbia TN for the Duck River Trail Run 5K and 15K on March 28, 2026, with scenic river views and well marked courses. Net proceeds benefit Maury County Parks and Chickasaw Trace Park.

Big Al's 200 is a multi day trail ultra in Franklin, Tennessee offering 200 mile and 100 mile looped single track through scenic ridges and springs. Expect massive elevation gain, on site camping, hearty aid, and a tight knit community atmo..

Run scenic rim top trails in Sewanee with distances from a Half Marathon to an epic 100 Miler through Franklin State Forest. Expect big climbs, sweeping overlooks and handmade awards to mark each loop.

Snaketail 50 in Summertown, Tennessee offers scenic, rugged trail loops from a kids one mile up to the 50 Miler with creek crossings and strong climbs for a memorable outdoor challenge. Proceeds support land and trail stewardship.

Experience the rolling hills of Campbellsville at Run The Rolling Hills Trail Race in Pulaski, Tennessee on the last Saturday in April. Choose from 10K, 5K or a kids one mile and enjoy scenic cross country trails for all ages.

Take on a scenic 7K or enjoy a 2 mile walk around Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, finishing by the historic mansion. Early registrants receive a commemorative shirt and custom medal while proceeds benefit the Andrew Jackson Foundation.

The Tristin Franklin Memorial 5k will take place in Pleasant View on Saturday 7 November 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.