Trail Running calendar near Lakeland 2026-2027

We have found 18 Trailruns within 80 miles of Lakeland. See below where and when you can find the races.

Test your endurance at Shelby Farms by completing ten 5k runs every two and a half hours over a full day. This mental and physical challenge includes hot meals and trail running through the day and night.

Test your limits at the Gearhead Endurance Challenge in Jonesboro, featuring 2.5 mile loops over a 6 hour period. Define your own goals in this personal achievement event held in the scenic Craighead Forest Park.

May 2026

Trail races at the Area 51 mountain bike trails in Hernando, MS. Routes follow 100 percent single track through hills and trees with about 100 feet of climb per mile and distances of 12K and 6K.

June 2026

Experience a 3.5 mile run or walk through the scenic Wolf River Greenway in Memphis. Support local conservation efforts while moving through restored habitats and protected natural landscapes.

Trail 5K and 10K on the Tour De Wolf Trails in Shelby Farms Park near Cordova, TN. Mostly single track dirt and grass with water stations, chip timing, and medals for all finishers.

A trail marathon in Jackson, Tennessee on June 13, 2026, run as seven laps of a 3.75 mile loop. It is the first day of a five day Jackal marathons series and marks the event's 14th year.

This 14th edition trail marathon in Jackson, Tennessee, is the second race in a five-day series. Runners complete seven loops on a leafy trail that gets hotter throughout the day, running the same course as the previous day's event but in r..

A paved-loop marathon and half marathon at Pinson Mounds State Park in Jackson, TN. The marathon runs nine laps of a 2.9-mile loop with sections that are shaded and sections exposed to the sun.

Part of a five-day Jackal series near Jackson, Tennessee on June 16, 2026, the Dragonfly Jackal offers marathon and half marathon distances on a flat, paved looped course.

Part of a five-day series in Jackson, Tennessee, the Native Jackal offers a marathon and a 10.6-mile option on mostly wooded looped trails with a paved 1.1 mile section at the start of each loop and notable climbs.

July 2026

The Samar 8 Miler is a flat, single-track trail race on the Wolf River Trails in Memphis. Runners complete two 4-mile loops with an aid station at the start/finish. The event features chip timing, awards, and is part of the expansive Shelby..

August 2026

Trail races on the Tour de Wolf trails in Shelby Farms Park offering 5 mile and 10 mile options, chip timing, water stations, and a cupless policy. Packet pickup is the day before and awards, snacks, and drinks follow after the race.

Trail races on the Wolf River Trails in Memphis offering a half marathon and a 7 mile option. Mostly single track, with a staffed aid station at mile 3.7 and a cup-less format so runners should carry water.

September 2026

Test your endurance at this back yard ultra on private trails in Eads Tennessee. Runners complete hourly laps on untouched singletrack until only one person remains to claim the title of Last Mamba Standing.

October 2026

Experience a nighttime trail run at the Shelby Farms Cross Country Course with options for a 5K race or 2K fun run. This family friendly event supports youth athletics programs in Memphis.

A trail ultradistance at Big Hill Pond State Park offering 50K and 25K routes on mostly single-track terrain, featuring a climbable fire tower, a long swamp boardwalk, multiple full aid stations, and strict time limits.

November 2026

A multi-distance trail event at the Wolf River Refuge Trailhead in Memphis featuring a 14 mile loop, staffed aid stations, drop bag access, and finisher buckles or medals for each distance. Pacers are allowed for the 100 mile and 100K.