Trail Running calendar near Knoxville 2026-2027

The Panther Creek Challenge offers a half marathon and a 10K on the scenic trails of Panther Creek State Park in Tennessee. The courses feature lake views, elevation changes, and are part of a larger trail series. A kids' trail mile is also..

Event Overview The Barkley Fall Classic (BFC) is a 50 km trail running event. It takes place in the rugged Brushy Mountains terrain within Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee. The course is designed to give runners a sample of the challenge..

Explore the rugged beauty of Big South Fork with trail runs on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Oneida, Tennessee. Choose a challenging 17.5 Mile out and back or a scenic 10K loop, both starting from Bandy Creek Campground.

The Naturalist Trail Race in Franklin, NC offers 25K and 50K distances on the historic Bartram Trail. Runners face a major climb to Wayah Bald, supported by aid stations along the route. The event concludes with a celebration featuring live..

Event Overview The Blue Ridge Ultra is a 50K loop trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest within the North Georgia Mountains. It offers three distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K. Course Details The course consists of sections on the Benton..

Head to Chestnut Mountain Nature Park for the second annual Papertown Trail Races. Choose between a 10K or a 20K course through scenic Canton trails. The event features chip timing, awards for top finishers, and a no-refund transfer policy.

The FSR 100 is a 100-mile mountain road race through Tennessee and North Georgia. With 15,000 feet of climbing on a scenic loop, runners have 32 hours to finish. It starts from Camp YMCA Ocoee in October 2026.

The No Business 100 is a remote 100-mile loop through the scenic Big South Fork. Runners traverse from Tennessee into Kentucky on a course with significant elevation change. The event direction reverses annually and offers a 34-hour cutoff.

Event Overview The Georgia Sky to Summit trail running event takes place in October in Sky Valley, Georgia. It features two distances held on consecutive days. Distances and Course The event consists of two trail races: 50K (approximately..

The Firewater Ultra returns for its 12th year on the East Lakeshore Trail in Tennessee. Choose from 100K, 50K (with sunrise or sunset start), a relay, or a 25K ruck with weighted packs. Enjoy a scenic course along the Tellico Reservoir.

Trail races at Norris Dam State Park on November 14 2026 offering 25k and 50k loop courses on single track and jeep roads, with aid stations and optional Webscorer live tracking.

Tackle the rugged trails of North Georgia in the Duncan Ridge Trail event. Starting at Vogel State Park, runners can choose between a demanding 50K or a 30K course on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge trails. This event supports local..

Explore Tennessee's Fall Creek Falls State Park on a scenic trail run. Choose from 50k, 100k, or 100 mile distances, all featuring suspension bridges, waterfall views, and lakeside trails. Unique, handcrafted awards await all finishers.

The Dirty South Trail Races will take place in Knoxville on Sunday 6 December 2026. You can run between 10 and 13 miles.