Trail Running calendar near Lyles 2025-2026

Join the second annual Tristin Franklin Memorial timed 5k and 1 mile in Pleasant View TN on November 8, 2025. Proceeds support student athlete scholarships and the building of a new Cheatham County track.

Take on The Hill in Petersburg, a looped trail challenge offering 3, 6 or 12 hour timed runs on former horse trails with steep climbs. Join the Battle Run Family to support families of fallen military and children with disabilities.

Tennessee Mile runs December 5 to 7, 2025 near Franklin Tennessee and offers 3 to 40 hour timed events on a rugged 1.1 mile loop with 340 feet of elevation gain. Expect runnable sections, steep climbs, camping and flexible crew support.

Run the Bell Ringer at Montgomery Bell State Park on December 13, 2025 and support the Friends of the Park. Scenic, rolling trails with 50K, 25K and 15K options; this cupless event requires you to bring your own bottle.

Join the inaugural Elkmont Holiday Hustle 10k on December 13, 2025, for a festive run along the scenic Elkmont Rails to Trails. Enjoy a community vibe, bring a toy for the drive, and support Make A Wish.

Join the Nashville Jingle Bell Trot on Dec 20 in Antioch for a festive 5K, virtual 5K, or 1K kids run along scenic Orchard Bend Park trails. Chip timing, awards, race swag and holiday costume fun all benefit The Nashville Food Project.

Kick off 2026 with the Frosty Fireman 5k in Franklin, TN on January 3, a scenic but challenging course with steep climbs and a 1 mile fun run. Enjoy a community morning of running while supporting the Nashville Fire Fighters Association Fou..

Timed trail challenge at Hardin Farm in Watertown offering 12 hour, 24 hour and experimental 48 hour formats for solo runners or teams. Run as many 5 mile laps as you can while enjoying barn aid, a bonfire and on site beer.

Run the Music City Trail Ultra in Pegram Tennessee with 50K, 25K and 12K routes starting on a family farm and winding into Cheatham Wildlife Reserve. Expect technical, steep trail and gravel sections, regular aid stations and finisher swag.

Push your limits at Atheon, a last person standing ruck event in Ashland City TN where competitors run 2.5 mile loops with about 800 feet of climb. Finish laps within an hour wearing the required ruck until a single competitor remains.

Tennessee 50 Miler on March 28, 2026 in Williamsport, TN challenges runners with a scenic 51 mile loop along the Natchez Trace Highland Rim Trail. Aid stations and a 19 hour cutoff make it a true endurance test.

Take on Big Al's 200, a rugged trail event in Franklin TN on March 31, 2026, offering 200 and 100 mile loop races on scenic single track around springs and ridgelines. Space is extremely limited and runners are self supported.

Experience the rolling hills of Campbellsville at Run The Rolling Hills Trail Race in Pulaski, Tennessee on the last Saturday in April. Choose from 10K, 5K or a kids one mile and enjoy scenic cross country trails for all ages.

Push your limits at Mid State Mile, a Last Person Standing loop race near Franklin, Tennessee. Tackle rugged one mile loops with about 340 feet of climbing each lap as the field shrinks to one solo victory lap under a 20 minute cutoff.