Trail Running calendar near Lakesite 2026-2027

A low key social trail run at Lula Lake Land Trust offering 5K and 15K courses. The 5K is relatively easy while the 15K includes a rope section and a steep descent to Lula Falls. Proceeds benefit Lula Lake Land Trust.

A July 2026 running event in Madisonville, TN offering 17.76- and 7.4-mile looped courses on greenway and bike trail, plus a ruck division and a virtual option with results submitted by participants.

Vol State is a self supported ultrarun beginning with a ferry crossing and finishing atop Sand Mountain, GA, covering 314 miles. It includes a bus and hotel registration option and requires twice daily location check ins.

Experience the scenic trails of Oak Ridge at the Haw Ridge Trail Race. Balance a significant early ridge climb with several miles of smooth running along the lake in this 8 mile or kids 1 mile event.

A timed 5K through Obed River Park beginning at the 4th Dimension, with chip timing, live QR results, finish-line photos, awards, and T shirts. Proceeds support the 4th Dimension nonprofit recovery programs.

Mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, TN offering 130K, 70K and a 24 mile Waucheesi Challenge on Benton MacKaye and John Muir trails, with live YouTube coverage, mandatory safety gear, and a finisher buckle program.

Experience a relaxed weekend of mountain running and community at the Nantahala National Forest. This adult trail camp features group runs and forest adventures for all activity levels in a social campground setting.

Experience a scenic trail run along the Lake Allatoona shoreline at Red Top Mountain State Park. Choose between 3.1 or 8.85 mile courses featuring a mix of rolling hills and wooded single track paths.

Hot to Trot at Boling Park in Canton, GA offers 8 hour and 4 hour loop events on an approximately one mile mixed-surface course, a single aid station, and awards for top three men and women in each format.

Trail races at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga feature a half marathon and a 10K on wide, gently rolling pedestrian trails with the half marathon continuing onto non-technical wooded bike trails. Proceeds support Wild Trails.

A mid-August trail running weekend in Grandview, Tennessee with looped races from one hour to 24 hours, free tent camping and a glamping auction; proceeds support Flying Pigs Sanctuary.

A lakefront loop ultra at Fort Loudon State Historic Park near Vonore TN offering 3.65 mile laps in 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats plus a 6 hour ruck and awards including a $500 prize for beating the 24 hour course record.

Trail ultraraces at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA offering 100 mile, 40 mile and 40 km options on Duncan Ridge with substantial elevation gain, multiple support locations and volunteer credit toward future entries.

Timed 8 hour, 6 hour, and 3 hour endurance runs on a paved 0.78 mile loop around Dottie West Park in McMinnville with aid station food, restroom access every lap, and proceeds donated to Relay For Life.

A trail event at Vogel State Park on August 22, 2026 featuring a 50 Miler and Marathon. H9 trail club membership is required and fees cover awards, a t shirt, site rental, and food.

Experience a unique multi day ultramarathon where your age determines your clock. Run as many miles as possible on a one mile loop in a community focused event that celebrates veteran athletes and long distance legends.

Timed trail event at Reflection Riding Arboretum on a 2.1-mile loop (about 190 ft gain) with 3-, 6- and 9-hour options. Aid station and self-crew area; 2026 plans include a Wild Trails partnership with camping and a Sunday 5K or half marath..

Community-focused trail event at Boling Park featuring a roughly 5K trail run, a kids one mile fun run, live music and food trucks.

Trail races on dirt in Chattanooga including a 1/2 marathon and a shorter race; courses include significant climbing and set cutoff times, with registration closing Sep 5, 2026.

Trail races at Frozen Head State Park near Wartburg TN offer a Half Marathon and a 50K on repeated ridge loops with substantial elevation gain, limited aid, and a capped field size.