Trail Running calendar near Jacksboro 2026-2027

Experience a spring trail run through the wooded hills of Pulaski County Park along Lake Cumberland. Choose from half marathon, 10K, or 5K distances and earn a unique opossum finisher medal.

Experience the natural beauty of Concord Park with a variety of trail races including 10k and 20k loops. This Knoxville event features a hilly mile for kids and focuses on safety and community on the trails.

Support local veterans at Johnson University by participating in a 5K, a family walk, or a multi-exercise challenge featuring running, burpees, lunges, and squats.

World's Fair Ultras offers timed and distance races on a flat, certified loop in downtown Knoxville's World's Fair Park. Choose from 3-hour to 24-hour events, or try the 6-hour ruck division. The event includes community amenities like food..

Tackle the 4.2-mile climb to the top of Eagle Bluff, gaining 930 feet on a course of gravel roads and trails. This event supports scholarships for Campbell County High School students and offers both in-person and virtual participation opti..

Support the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park by participating in a hilly trail run or 10K ruck race in Knoxville. Choose from timed 5K runs or 10K rucks where food weights are donated to a local food bank.

Events The event features three main activities. 5K (Ages 13 and up) 5K (Ages 8-12 years) Fun Run (Ages 4 and up) The 5K course takes place on trails at Montvale and includes 20 obstacles, such as Adversity Hill, Tire Traverse, and the A-..

Hann Jivin' in the Dark is a nighttime trail run in Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Runners must bring their own light for the 6+ mile course through unlit wooded trails. The event also features a kids' trail mile and is part of a larger trai..

Experience a scenic 6.1 mile trail race through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area featuring sandstone bluffs and waterfalls. This exclusive event is limited to 100 runners and offers over 1000 feet of elevation gain.

Experience an adventure through Knoxville Urban Wilderness with SwimRun team and individual events or 5k and Half Marathon trail runs at Mead Quarry.

Experience the moderately technical and flowing trails of Knoxville at Sharp's Ridge Rambler. This event features 7 mile, 4 mile, and 1 mile trail races that climb and descend the scenic ridges of the park.

Celebrate Independence Day at the 1776 Merica run in Madisonville's Kefauver Park. Wear your best patriotic colors for the 17.76, 7.4, or Ruck event. It's a live gathering to run with pride.

Event Distances The event offers three distances: 130K (85 miles) 70K (46 miles) Waucheesi Challenge (24 miles) Course Details The routes take place in the Cherokee National Forest near Tellico Plains, Tennessee. They follow historic path..

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.

Event Overview The Fort Frenzy Ultra Festival is a timed endurance event held at Fort Loudon State Historic Park in Vonore, Tennessee. The race takes place on a trail loop around Tellico Lake. Distances The event offers several timed race o..

Experience an off road adventure at Panther Creek State Park featuring half marathon and 10K trail distances. Run through wooded loops and scenic lakeside paths in this established Tennessee trail series event.

The Caney Fork Ultra explores Tennessee's remote Caney Fork backcountry from Camp Latimer. Choose between a demanding 50-mile route or a rugged 25K run or ruck. The event offers a full weekend experience with on-site camping and a community..

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.

Event Overview The Barkley Fall Classic (BFC) is a 50 km trail running event. It takes place in the rugged Brushy Mountains terrain within Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee. The course is designed to give runners a sample of the challenge..

Run a timed ultra on a scenic 2.9-mile loop trail at Panther Creek State Park. Choose from 3, 6, 12, or 24-hour solo or relay events, or try the 6-hour ruck division. The event features a base camp with an aid station and primitive camping.