Trail Running calendar near Lakesite 2026-2027

A trail running event at Fausett Farms in the Georgia Mountains on May 30th, 2026, offering 10k and 15k courses with packet pick up the day before and before the race; registration is through UltraSignup and closes the morning of the event.

A timed trail festival in Maryville with 24, 12 and 6 hour events plus relays and night options on a 2.2 mile wooded loop. On-site aid, live music and a Double Ultra option with matching medals are part of the weekend.

A Last Man Standing race in Chattanooga on a 4.3 mile loop where runners must finish each circuit within an hour; laps repeat until only one runner remains, with short recovery time between laps.

A low cost, no awards trail run and hike at Lula Lake Land Trust in Chattanooga with 5K and 15K routes. The 15K includes a rope section and a descent to Lula Falls, with proceeds supporting the land trust.

A July 4 running and rucking event in Madisonville, TN offering **17.76 miles** and **7.4 miles**, an on-site ruck division with weight rules, and a virtual option with GPS-supported submissions between July 2 and July 8.

A 314-mile self-reliant road race from a Mississippi River ferry to the Rock on Sand Mountain, run along highways and backroads with no aid stations and required twice-daily 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.

The Cherokee in Tellico Plains TN on July 18, 2026 offers 130K, 70K and a new 24-mile Waucheesi Vert Challenge across trails and historic routes. The event features on-course aid stations, YouTube live coverage, and required safety gear.

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.

A loop-based timed event in Canton, Georgia offering 4 hour and 8 hour options on a roughly one mile mixed surface loop, with a single aid station, top three awards by gender, and guidance about hot, humid July conditions.

Trail races at Enterprise South Nature Park near Chattanooga use wide, soft pedestrian trails for the 10K and the first section of the half marathon. Proceeds support Wild Trails, a nonprofit for local trail stewardship.

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.

An endurance festival on a 3.65 mile loop around Tellico Lake offering 24, 12, 6, 3 hour races and a 6 hour ruck division. Finisher awards are given and a $500 prize is offered for breaking the 24 hour course record.

Trail races at Vogel State Park with 100-mile, 40-mile, and 40 km options on the Duncan Ridge. The course uses multiple support points, has notable elevation gain, and the shortest distance avoids nighttime running.

A club-run trail event at Vogel State Park near Blairsville, GA, offering a marathon and a 50-mile race along the Duncan Ridge. Participation requires H9 trail club membership; registration closes on July 4.

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..

Trail races in Chattanooga including a half marathon and a 4.5 mile race on dirt with substantial climbing and set cutoff and pace requirements.