Trail Running calendar near Knoxville 2026-2027

Tackle a demanding seven-mile trail race with over 2,700 feet of climbing to the summit of BlackRock. The event features awards, a buckle challenge for sub-101-minute finishers, and a cash prize for breaking the one-hour mark. Proceeds supp..

The Trail That Can't Be Concord is a trail running event in Knoxville's Concord Park. It features a 20K, 10K, and a Kids Trail Mile as part of the Treadin' Trodden Trails series. The course is a looped trail with a minimum pace requirement.

A demanding 74-mile point-to-point trail race across Georgia's mountains, featuring 16,000 feet of elevation change. Runners carry a railroad spike the entire way to throw into a coffin at the finish. Finishing under 24 hours qualifies you..

The 10K Ruck Race is part of the Veterans Heritage Ridge Run, a fundraiser for Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. It takes place on the hilly, wooded hiking trails of Sharps Ridge in Knoxville. The event also offers a virtual run option.

Tackle Georgia's highest peak at the Brasstown Bald Buster. This 5k road race climbs 1,700 feet, with a separate rucking division for those who want to carry extra weight. Join the challenge for a scenic, no-frills ascent in North Georgia.

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..

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..

This 104-mile ultramarathon traverses the Chattahoochee National Forest with 33,000 feet of climbing. It qualifies for major lottery races and has strict entry requirements for experienced trail runners.

Cruel Jewel 50 The Cruel Jewel 50 is a point-to-point trail race in the North Georgia Mountains. It takes place in the Chattahoochee National Forest. The course is approximately 57.5 miles long. It consists of about 50 miles of trails and 7..

Johnston Woods Trail Festival The Johnston Woods Trail Festival takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Johnston Woods, located at 298 Brymer Creek Road in Cleveland, TN. The event is a fundraiser for children's summer camp and community p..

The Rabun Half Marathon will take place in Dillard on Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

On May 31, 2026 this event in Knoxville combines SwimRun team and individual races with trail-only 5k and half marathon options, using course routes through Mead's Quarry and Ijams Nature Center in the Urban Wilderness.

Hit the trails of Knoxville's Sharp's Ridge this June. Choose from 4-mile or 7-mile moderately technical courses, or a fun kids' trail mile. It's a scenic, flowing run with climbs and descents through 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..

Escape for a long weekend of camping and trail running in the Nantahala National Forest. This adult camp focuses on community and relaxed fun, with group runs for all paces. Participants bring their own gear and camp at Rattler Ford Group C..

Brave the summer heat and hills of rural Tennessee in this unique trail race supporting animal rescue. Choose your challenge from one to twenty-four hours on a repeating loop course. All proceeds benefit the Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary, an..

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..

The Bryre Dragon offers a demanding weekend of trail running on the Duncan Ridge in Georgia. Choose from a 100-mile, 40-mile, or daylight 40K race, all starting from Vogel State Park. The courses feature significant elevation gain and suppo..

The H9 Dragon is a club trail run along the Duncan Ridge at Vogel State Park in Georgia. Choose between the 50 mile or marathon distance. Participation requires H9 trail club membership, with the entry fee covering food, support, a t-shirt,..