Trail Running calendar near Lookout Mountain 2026-2027

Experience a unique 5K run through a scenic valley and a lit cavern in Alabama. Enjoy mountain views and a subterranean turn around point with constant cool temperatures.

Experience a family friendly fitness festival in Huntsville featuring a certified half marathon, a scenic 5K, and a kids fun run. Enjoy local food trucks, wellness vendors, and pop up fitness classes at Hays Farm.

A third annual off-road 5K on a historic family farm in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with a course through sunflower fields and pastures and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

A Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra on a 4.1666667 mile loop in Bell Buckle TN, held October 3, 2026. Entry is limited to the first 75 registrants with a wait list available.

Traverse the mountain peaks of the Chattahoochee National Forest in this scenic trail race featuring creek crossings and technical singletrack. Choose from distances including an ultra 50K or a dog friendly 15K canine run.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville, Alabama, run on a repeating 4.167 mile loop each hour. Trail loops move to an out-and-back on Spragins Hollow Road after dark, with shirts, caps, and a buckle..

A three day, approximately 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with stages on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail and Signal Mountain. Daily cutoffs and a 15 minutes per mile fitness expectation apply and proceeds support Wild Tr..

A backyard ultra in team format at the Big Farm-Short Creek in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026. Only athletes qualified by silver ticket or by At-Large ranking may compete and the qualifying window closes August 15, 2026.

A 100 mile mountain road race in Copperhill TN and North Georgia on October 17, 2026. The loop covers about 15,000 feet of elevation gain and has a 32 hour time limit.

Trail marathon and 12-mile races at Fort Mountain State Park, featuring rugged single-track routes, a marathon elevation gain near 5,500 feet, an ancient summit rock wall, and post-race lakeside gathering plus awards for top finishers.

A trail running event in Huntsville, AL offering marathon, half marathon and 10K on low-traffic trails. Entry includes a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post race meal, and aid stations are cupless.

The Dirty Spokes Iron Hill Fall will take place in Emerson on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 8 miles.

Trail running weekend at McMullen Cove, Alabama offering a certified 5K plus 25K and 50K trail races with notable elevation gain. Proceeds support childhood cancer research and routes include landmark views and aid stations.

Trail running at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain with 50K, half marathon, 10K and a kids mile; proceeds fund trail building and maintenance.

Trail races of 5K and 15K at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville AL feature an out and back cave segment with decorative lighting and glow sticks, aid stations, a tri blend shirt, and a finisher medal.

Trail ultramarathon at Vogel State Park offers 50K and 30K options with over 10,000 feet of climb. The courses follow the Coosa Backcountry Trail and Duncan Ridge Trail and include staffed aid stations and strict time cutoffs.

A looped trail event at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville, AL offering 50K, 20M, and 10M distances, cupless aid at the pavilion, strict bib and finish rules, and a 200-runner cap.

Trail races of 6.5, 10.2 and 20 miles on technical single track near Chattanooga, featuring river bluff views and wooded streams. Packet pickup is available Friday evening and race morning, with overall awards for top finishers.

Trail races at Fall Creek Falls State Park offering 50K, 100K and 100-mile options; routes feature suspension bridges, multiple overlooks and waterfalls, plus about four miles along the lake, with specific crew and pacer rules for the 100-m..

Trail marathon, half marathon and a 13 mile ruck along the Fiery Gizzard Trail at Foster Falls State Park, featuring waterfalls, rock formations, ridge overlooks and technical descents.