Trail Running calendar near Knoxville 2025-2026

Fierce Dragon is a multi day trail event at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA featuring ultramarathon distances from 40K to an epic 200 mile challenge. Register by Jan 8 to tackle classic Duncan Ridge terrain with aid supported courses.

Join the Tsali Ultra on Jan 17, 2026 in Nantahala National Forest with 8K, 30K and 50K courses along Fontana Lake and Great Smoky Mountain views. The 50K is the NC USATF trail championship and a scenic but demanding single track test.

Explore Maryville College Woods at the Wanderers Trail Race with a chip timed 5k, a youth 5k and a Kids Trail Mile. Tackle rolling hills, streams, rocks and roots in a scenic, family friendly trail challenge.

Join the Wesley Woods Trail Race on Feb 7 for scenic, hilly trail runs and a kids gravel mile at Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend TN. Multiple distances from a 3 mile loop to a 12 mile challenge, with proceeds supporting camp ministries.

Join TRAP 2026 at Meadow Creek Park for a fun trail run and refreshing lake plunge on a relaxed 5ish K course, with a plunge only option. Kids enjoy a fun run and ball pit plunge, and tickets include breakfast, a swag item and warming tents..

Take on the flat, scenic Eureka Trail at Gone Loco on Feb 8, 2026 with distances from 11 miles to a 55k qualifier. Limited to 150 entries, the race adds an 11 mile ruck division and livestream coverage along a runnable woodland route.

Join Dark Hollow Wallow at Big Ridge State Park on Sunday, February 22, 2026 for trail races from an 11 mile challenge to a 5 mile and a kids mile. Expect steep muddy hills, on course water and a friendly KTC series vibe, so bring your own..

Assault on BlackRock in Sylva NC on March 21 is a rugged 7 mile trail to the BlackRock summit with steep single track and epic views. Tackle massive elevation, chase buckle and cash prizes, and support outdoor murals downtown.

Run the scenic, moderately hilly single track at Concord Park in Knoxville on March 21, 2026 with 10K, 20K and a kids trail mile to choose from. Expect a friendly trail vibe, challenging terrain and a fun day outdoors.

The Georgia Death Race is a 74 mile trail ultramarathon in Blairsville with 16,000 feet of climb and a 25 hour cutoff. Runners carry a railroad spike to toss at the finish and a sub 24 hour finish earns a Western States qualifier entry.

Support Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park at the Veterans Heritage Ridge Run on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Choose a 5K timed trail run, 10K Ruck Race or 1 mile family walk through scenic wooded hills with a JROTC competition.

Take on the Brasstown Bald Buster 5K, a 3.1 mile road climb to the summit with 1700 feet of ascent and breathtaking mountain views. Optional ruck division, awards, and a finisher shirt and medal make this a bold summit challenge.

Run 100 or 50 miles through the Appalachian Mountains near Robbinsville NC on April 25, 2026, featuring waterfalls, lakes and spring wildflowers. The 100 mile route climbs about 22000 ft and this will be Run Bum Races final event.

Conquer the Bluff on May 2, 2026 in Jacksboro, Tennessee invites runners to tackle a rugged 4.2 mile out and back with a 930 foot climb to a scenic overlook. Proceeds benefit Campbell County High School scholarships.

Run through Knoxville's Urban Wilderness after dark in this 6 mile trail race with student and kids options on May 9, 2026. Trails are mostly unlit so bring a headlamp or flashlight and expect a fun challenging night adventure.

The Cruel Jewel 100 is a 104 mile mountain trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blue Ridge GA, featuring 33,000 feet of climbing and a 48 hour limit. Rugged singletrack, remote aid stations, and sweeping mountain views make..

Cruel Jewel 50 is a 57.5 mile point to point trail from Blairsville to Blue Ridge in the North Georgia Mountains, with technical single track, the Dragon's Spine steel bridge, and more than 17,000 feet of elevation change. Expect a rugged,..

Join the Johnston Woods Trail Festival on May 23 for timed races from 3 hour to 24 hour, plus a 12 hour night race and a 6 hour ruck option. Tackle runnable 4.35 mile forest loops with rolling hills and creeks and support kids' summer camp.

Run the Rabun Half Marathon, a grassroots trail race through scenic Sky Valley GA on Sunday May 31 2026. This no frills event celebrates pure trail miles and community spirit with day of registration and volunteer opportunities.

Take on the Three Sisters Ultra Festival on a scenic 2 mile loop in Maryville College Woods with 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour timed events, relays and day or night options. Live music and pavilion amenities add festival fun.