Trail Running calendar near Kimberlin Heights 2025-2026

Join the Veterans Heritage Ridge Run on Saturday April 25, 2026 to support Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. Choose a 5K trail run, 10K ruck race or a 1 mile family walk through scenic wooded hills while cheering on JROTC teams.

Challenge yourself at the Brasstown Bald Buster, a 3.1 mile road climb to Brasstown Bald with roughly 1700 ft of ascent. Choose the 5K or the ruck carrying 25 lb for men and 15 lb for women, earn a shirt and medal and vie for summit prizes.

Conquer the Bluff is a 4.2 mile mountain run in Jacksboro climbing to Eagle Bluff and back with 930 feet of elevation gain. Proceeds support Campbell County High School scholarships and high school athletes run free.

Three Sisters Ultra Festival in Maryville College Woods offers 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour timed trail options plus relays on a friendly 2 mile loop with aid available every lap. Enjoy live music and a lively festival vibe as you stack loop..

The Cherokee on July 18, 2026 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee is a rugged trail event with multiple distances, highlighted by a 130K with massive elevation gain. Lantern lit aid stations and a finisher buckle await finishers.

Experience the Dog Days of Summer Trail Race weekend in Grandview, Tennessee, with looped trails from 1 mile to 24 hour events over hilly summer terrain. Camp by the course and run to benefit Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary.

Run a 50K on a secret course at Frozen Head State Park with steep climbs, runnable sections and sparse markings revealed the night before. Finish early or push for the full test and vie for guaranteed Big Barkley spring slots.

Test your limits at the Viewpoint Endurance Challenge in Whittier NC on October 17 and 18, 2026 with 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour timed options that credit the distance you cover. Run a scenic 1.4 mile loop with aid, facilities and on site lodging.