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 5K road event to Brasstown Bald with 1700 feet of ascent over 3.1 miles. A ruck division carries set weights with a 2.5 hour limit, and awards, shirts, and medals are provided.

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.

A grassroots trail half marathon in Sky Valley, Georgia on May 31, 2026. The event offers only timing results, no swag or awards, allows day of cash registration for a fee, and does not permit refunds or transfers.

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.

A July event in Madisonville, TN featuring 17.76- and 7.4-mile courses, an in-person ruck division with set pack weights, and a virtual 17.76 option; the course follows the Kefauver greenway and local bike trail.

A mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, with three options: 130K, 70K, and the Waucheesi 24M vertical challenge. Courses use trails in Cherokee National Forest with aid stations, a finish celebration, and live YouTube coverag..

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.

Bryre Dragon at Vogel State Park offers three trail races over the Duncan Ridge with multiple aid points, landmark cutoffs, and time limits for each distance.

H9 Dragon is a club-only trail running event at Vogel State Park, Blairsville, GA, offering a marathon and a 50-mile race along the Duncan Ridge. Entry fees cover day-use costs, shirts, food, and a stainless-steel finisher medal.

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.