Trail Running calendar near Lookout Mountain 2026-2027

A three day, 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with stages on Lula Lake, the Cumberland Trail and Signal Mountain. Evening gatherings take place at the Crash Pad and race proceeds support the trail group Wild Trails.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Bell Buckle TN on October 17 2026, part of the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships; field is limited to athletes who qualified via silver tickets or at large selection.

A mountain road running event in Copperhill, Tennessee on October 17, 2026, covering about 100 miles with nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain and a loop route that travels into North Georgia.

A 20 mile loop on Sewanee's Perimeter Trail across the Cumberland Plateau, featuring three aid stations, race shirts for early registrants, and a post race gathering at Shenanigans while 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 trail race near Huntsville, AL offering Marathon, 1/2 Marathon and 10K. Entries include a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post-race meal; the event is cupless and uses time cutoffs for each distance.

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 weekend trail festival at McMullen Cove with a certified Sublett Point 5K and 25K and 50K mountain trail races, notable landmarks along the route, and proceeds supporting childhood cancer research.

A dog-friendly trail event at Reflection Riding in Chattanooga with a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K and 10K and both timed and untimed options. Proceeds benefit Reflection Riding and the finish area includes local beer, food, and pet vendors.

A community road race on the Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances plus virtual options. Veterans register free and active duty entries have a reduced fee; medals and age group awards are offered.

An 8th annual 4 hour and 8 hour loop race on a one mile trail around Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park. Entry includes a jacket and finisher medal, proceeds benefit Vogel State Park.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust include 50K, half marathon, 10K and a 1 mile kids run; courses feature waterfalls, single track and significant elevation gain. Proceeds support trail maintenance and construction.

Trail runs at Cathedral Caverns State Park with 5K and 15K options, including a final segment through the cave lit with glow sticks. Aid stations, cupless policy, entry caps, race shirt and finisher medal provided.

The The Hill will take place in Petersburg on Saturday 14 November 2026.

A USATF sanctioned timed track event at Ringgold High School offering 3, 6, 12, and 24 hour options. The cup free race credits 0.25 miles per lap, allows crew support in a designated infield, and includes awards and championship recognition..

Trail races at Vogel State Park offering 50K and 30K options on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge Trails, featuring over 10,000 feet of elevation gain, multiple aid stations, and proceeds supporting park volunteers.

Trail race at Monte Sano State Park offering 50K, 20 Mile and 10 Mile on a shared figure 8 loop. Cupless event with a pavilion aid station, on site medical support, and a 200 runner cap.

A trail race near Chattanooga on technical single-track through Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops, with bluff views, rhododendron-lined streams, and 6.5, 10, and 20 mile distance options featuring significant elevation gain.

A 3.5 mile cross country loop on private farmland in Summerville, GA, run as either 4 hour or 8 hour events. One aid station provides water and snacks; porta-potties are on site and camping is not available.

Trail ultramarathon in Fall Creek Falls State Park near Spencer, Tennessee. Courses of 50k, 100k, and 100 miles pass suspension bridges, multiple overlooks, waterfalls, and lake shoreline.