Trail Running calendar near Lookout Mountain 2026-2027

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle TN on Oct 3 2026 is a Last Runner Standing race run on repeated 4.1666667 mile loops with a limited field and wait list.

Eight hour and 12 hour endurance runs on an approximately one mile crushed gravel loop at Boling Park in Canton GA with electronic lap counting and on course aid.

A community 5K and 1K kids run on October 3, 2026 at Model High School in Rome, GA that mixes wooded trail and paved road, supports school programs, and includes a commemorative T-shirt plus awards by age group.

Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K in the Chattahoochee National Forest on Benton MacKaye Trail with creek crossings, steep climbs, and six aid stations.

Backyard Ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville AL where runners complete repeated 4.167 mile loops on trails by day and an out and back road at night.

A 5K fundraiser at Three Strands Vineyard in Dallas GA on October 10 2026 that runs through the vineyard and includes a Wags and Wine post race event.

A seven-mile trail race on Monte Sano Mountain starting at Oak Park Recreation Center in Huntsville, AL, with pink-flag course markings, water at about miles 2 and 4, packet pick-up at Fleet Feet Huntsville, and a shirt plus finisher gift.

A three day, 60 mile stage trail race around Chattanooga with 22 mile, 18 mile and 20 mile stages on Lula Lake, Cumberland Trail and Signal Mountain.

Last Man Standing team race on Oct 17, 2026 in Bell Buckle TN where athletes qualify via silver tickets or national At Large rankings for the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships.

A single-loop 100-mile forest service road run in the Ocoee, Tennessee area with around 11,254 ft of gain, remote crew-access rules, cupless aid stations, and pacers allowed from mile 50.8.

A 20 mile loop on Sewanee's Perimeter Trail with three aid stations, starting and finishing at the Mountain Goat Visitor Center and supporting the Perimeter Trail Fund.

Trail marathon and 12 mile races at Fort Mountain State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring roughly 5,500 feet of climbing across single track, rocky and mixed use trails and a summit stone wall with fall mountain views.

A fall trail marathon near Huntsville AL offering marathon, half marathon and 10K distances with a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post race meal.

A lakeside trail race in Cartersville with two distances, 3.8 miles and 7.5 miles, on an easy fire road surface. Registration includes a tri-blend shirt, chip timing, professionally marked course, and age-group medals.

A two-day trail running weekend in McMullen Cove with a certified 5K, 25K and 50K, notable mountain terrain, aid stations, and proceeds supporting childhood cancer research.

A dog friendly trail event at Reflection Riding in Chattanooga offering a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K and 10K, plus local beer, food, and pet friendly vendors.

A community race along the Tennessee River Walk in Chattanooga offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual options. Veterans race free and active duty entry is $15; all courses are out and back with water stations about every 1.5 miles.

Timed 8 hours and 4 hours loop races around Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA with jacket and finisher medal included.

Trail races on Lookout Mountain on Nov 14, 2026, including 50K, half, 10K and a kids one-mile fun run with proceeds supporting Lula Lake trail work.

Trail races of 5K and 15K at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville AL featuring a cave segment, aid stations, cupless policy, and capped fields.