Trail Running calendar near Kimberlin Heights 2026-2027

Test your endurance in the Pisgah National Forest with a 26 mile trek featuring over 5600 feet of elevation gain. Carry a 20lb pack through the North Carolina wilderness in this physical event organized by Green Beret Fitness.

Multi-distance ultrarunning event on a USATF certified 0.5724 mile loop in downtown Knoxville. Timed races and an open ruck division include weigh in rules, livestream coverage, a central aid station and on-site amenities.

Gather your team for an epic 200 mile relay adventure through the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina. Choose between 6, 9, or 12 person squads to conquer 36 legs starting from the beautiful Pisgah National Forest.

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.

A 3.1 mile road run and ruck to Brasstown Bald on April 25, 2026, featuring 1700 feet of ascent and a ruck division with weight requirements and a 2.5 hour limit.

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..

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.

Rabun Half Marathon in Sky Valley GA on May 31 2026 is a grassroots trail half marathon that passes Ammon Falls, the Bartram Trail, and Rabun Bald. Registration closes May 27 and day of entry is cash only.

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.

Experience a 6 mile out and back trail race along a scenic logging road in Rocky Fork State Park. Run alongside the creek to support park improvements as part of the State of Franklin Track Club Trail Series.

An Independence Day event in Madisonville, TN featuring run and ruck options over 17.76 and 7.4 miles, a five hour course cutoff, a virtual option from July 2 to July 8, and patriotic bibs, awards, and a post-event cookout.

A multi-distance mountain ultra in Tellico Plains with 130K, 70K and a new 24 mile Waucheesi Vert Challenge, routed on Benton MacKaye and John Muir Trail corridors and featuring on-course aid stations and live YouTube coverage.

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.

A multi-distance trail event at Vogel State Park featuring 100 mile, 40 mile and 40 km races on the Duncan Ridge and Coosa Loop with several on-course support locations and volunteer credit for helpers.

A trail running event at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, GA on Aug 22, 2026, offering a 50 mile and a marathon course. Club membership is required and fees cover medals, t-shirts, site rental, and food.

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.

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.