Trail Running calendar near Lakesite 2025-2026

The Mystery Mountain Marathon & 12-Miler is an annual trail running event held at Fort Mountain State Park near Chatsworth, Georgia. The race offers two distances: a challenging marathon with approximately 5,500 feet of elevation gain and a 12-mile trail run. Participants traverse rugged, technical..

The Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race is a challenging three-day trail running event held in the scenic mountains around Chattanooga, Tennessee. Covering a total of 60 miles, the race features a 20-mile run on Signal Mountain, an 18-mile point-to-point course along the Cumberland Trail by North Chatt..

The Green Eyes Gallop is a family-friendly running event held in Chickamauga, Georgia, featuring 10K, 5K, and Monster Mile races. Set against the scenic backdrop of downtown Chickamauga and the Chickamauga Wetlands Trail, the race embraces local folklore about the legendary cryptid "Old Green Eyes."..

The FSR 100 will take place in Copperhill from Saturday 18 October 2025 to Sunday 19 October 2025. You can run 100 miles.

The Sewanee Slammer is a 20-mile trail race held in Sewanee, Tennessee, featuring a scenic loop along the Perimeter Trail at the University of the South atop the Cumberland Plateau. Runners experience beautiful overlooks, geologic features, lakes, ponds, and upland deciduous forests. The course star..

The Big Dog's Backyard Ultra will take place in Bell Buckle on Saturday 18 October 2025.

Firewater Ultra is a trail running event held in Greenback, Tennessee, along the scenic East Lakeshore Trail of the Tellico Reservoir. Celebrating its 11th year, the race offers multiple distances including a 100K, 50K (with Sunrise and Sunset start options), a 50K two-person relay, and a new 25K ru..

The Mountain Mama Farms Classic, held in Summerville, Georgia, is a timed running event featuring 4- and 8-hour races on a fast, 3.5-mile cross-country style loop set entirely on private farmland. The course offers minimal elevation change and runnable trails, making it ideal for covering maximum di..

Fire Tower Frenzy is a challenging trail running event held in Ellijay, Georgia, featuring two distances: a 40-mile race and a new 100K option. The course traverses the scenic Cohutta Wildlife Management Area across Gilmer and Murray counties, including summiting Grassy Mountain and visiting a histo..

The Urban Nature 10k in Chattanooga, TN, offers a unique running experience combining urban roads and scenic trails. The 10K course starts and finishes at Coolidge Park under the Market Street Bridge by the Tennessee River, providing one of the most picturesque race finishes in the city. Runners tra..

The Lula Lake Trail Blazer is a trail running event held at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain, GA, featuring 10K, Half Marathon, 50K, and a new Kids 12 & Under race. The courses showcase Lula Lake’s scenic trails, including waterfalls, bluff overlooks, and Rock Creek, with significant elevati..

The Cathedral Caverns Trail Run, held at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama, offers 5K and 15K trail race options. Both courses feature scenic routes through valleys with mountain views, culminating in a unique 1.2-mile segment inside the cave, illuminated with decorative lighting an..

The Bad Beard Events River Gorge Trail Race, held near Chattanooga, Tennessee, offers three challenging distances: 6.5, 10.2, and 20 miles. Set in the scenic Prentice-Cooper Wildlife Management Area, the course features technical single-track trails through Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops, showcasi..

Cohutta Madness is an endurance trail running event held near Chatsworth, Georgia, featuring timed loop races around Lake Conasauga, the highest lake in Georgia. Participants can choose from 4-hour, 8-hour, or 12-hour race options, running as many miles as they wish within their chosen time frame. T..

The Community "Run at the Rock" 5K Trail Run takes place at Woodland High School in Cartersville, Georgia. This event features a challenging 5K course known for its mix of grass and rugged trails, highlighted by a steep 90-foot ascent called "The Rock" during the second mile. The race tests runners'..

The Duncan Ridge Trail 50K/30K is a challenging trail race held at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Georgia, nestled in the scenic North Georgia Mountains. Known as one of the toughest 50Ks in the Southeast, the race features over 10,000 feet of elevation gain along rugged terrain, including the Coo..

The Circle Endurance Event is a challenging ultra running race held at Ringgold High School in Ringgold, Georgia. Participants can choose from 3, 6, 12, or 24-hour durations, running continuous laps on a track to cover as much distance as possible within their chosen time. The event emphasizes strat..

The Fall Creek 100 is an ultramarathon event held in Spencer, Tennessee, featuring 50k, 100k, and 100-mile distances. The course showcases the scenic Fall Creek Falls State Park, including suspension bridges over Cane Creek Falls and Piney Creek Falls, overlooks of the 256-foot Fall Creek Falls, and..

The Fiery Gizzard Run, held at Foster Falls State Park in Tennessee, features both half and full marathon distances on one of the Top 25 Trails in the US. The course offers scenic views with waterfalls, rock formations, and overlooks, combining mostly flat ridgeline running with several steep, techn..

The Amicalola Falls Marathon, held in Dawsonville, Georgia, offers both full and half marathon distances through the scenic Amicalola Falls State Park. The course features two 13.1-mile loops for the full marathon, including a challenging climb up the 605 steps of the Appalachian Approach Trail by t..