Trail Running calendar near Knoxville 2025-2026

Choose the 25k loop or challenge yourself with the double loop 50k on single track trails and jeep roads through scenic Norris Dam State Park. Enjoy aid stations, live GPS tracking and a friendly trail atmosphere for all levels.

Take on a Last Man Standing backyard ultra in scenic Jamestown, Tennessee on a 4.167 mile out and back through woods, creek crossings and mixed terrain. Camp onsite, enjoy warm aid and chase a coveted 100 mile belt buckle.

Tackle the Chestnut Chase 10K at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton NC for a scenic, challenging trail run with a big climb early and rolling hills before a downhill finish. Proceeds support NCMTR and the Chestnut Mountain Foundation.

Join the 10th annual Color Me Mutt on November 15, 2025 at NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains in Sevierville TN for a colorful 5K, 1 mile fun run and pet parade. Bring your dog, enjoy color stations and support local charities.

Run scenic trails at Fall Creek Falls State Park on November 22, 2025, choosing 50k, 100k or 100 mile distances. Cross suspension bridges, wind along mossy creekside paths and take in sweeping waterfalls and lake views for a memorable autum..

Challenge the Duncan Ridge Trail at Vogel State Park near Blairsville, Georgia with 50K or 30K trail routes. Scenic Coosa Backcountry sections, aid stations along the way, and proceeds benefit the park volunteers.

Celebrate the season at Christmas at the Camp at Laurel Lake Baptist Camp with a 5K road run or walk, 10K trail race and kids fun run. Enjoy festive decorations, hot cocoa and cookies while supporting the camp and honoring its legacy.

Run scenic, technical trails in South Knoxville at the Dirty South Trail Races, featuring a half marathon, 10K and kids mile at Mead's Quarry. Expect rocky singletrack, flowing trails and a lively community vibe.

Run the Duncan Ridge ridgeline at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA, Jan 13 to 18 2026, with distances from 25 km to a 200 mile epic. Marked loops, staffed aid stations and crew access make this a rugged multi day ultramarathon for adven..

Explore Tsali Ultra at Tsali Recreation Area in Nantahala Forest with 8K, 30K and 50K single track courses offering views of Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains. The 50K is the NC USATF 50 km championship with cash prizes.

Run scenic hilly loops at Camp Wesley Woods on February 7, with options from a kids 1 mile to 12 miles and a 3 mile hike for every level. Proceeds and shirt sales support Camp Wesley Woods ministries.

Gone Loco is a small field trail endurance event on the Eureka Trail in Athens TN on Feb 8 2026. Choose the 33 miler 55k Cherokee Ultra qualifier, the 11 mile, or the new 11 mile ruck for a flat, runnable rail to trail challenge with aid st..

Run Assault on BlackRock, a rugged 7 mile trail to a 5,810 foot summit with rocky single track and steep climbs. Beat one hour for $400 or finish in 101 minutes for a buckle and help fund outdoor murals in downtown Sylva.

The Georgia Death Race is a legendary 74 mile trail ultramarathon in Blairsville GA with roughly 16,000 feet of climbing and descent through the mountains. Runners carry a railroad spike to toss at the finish and earn an engraved keepsake.

Worlds Fair Ultras in downtown Knoxville lets you lap a USATF certified loop with events from 3 hour to 24 hour and distances up to 100 miles and a custom buckle for 100 mile finishers. Food trucks, music and on site aid make it a festival.

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.

Test your limits on the Cruel Jewel 100, a rugged 104 mile trail through the North Georgia mountains with roughly 33,000 feet of climbing and 20 aid stations. This Western States and Hardrock qualifier offers wild scenery and serious challe..

Cruel Jewel 50 is a rugged 57.5 mile point to point trail race through the North Georgia Mountains, finishing in Blue Ridge on May 16, 2026. Expect technical single track, steep climbs, a scenic Toccoa River crossing and big elevation gain.