Trail Running calendar near Lynchburg 2026-2027

A free multi-distance running event at John Hunt Park in Huntsville on May 16-17, 2026, offering timed options up to 24 hours and a 1.7 mile rubberized loop. Participation is capped at 250 and packet pick-up is held Friday.

A Last Man Standing event in Chattanooga on June 13, 2026 where runners repeat a 4.3 mile loop each hour and are eliminated if they miss the cutoff; laps continue until a single runner remains.

Experience a 5k trail race through the Chapman Mountain Nature Preserve on a course featuring grass gravel and dirt paths. This Huntsville event is a featured part of the Huntsville Track Club Grand Prix series.

A Last Runner Standing mile on private land near Franklin TN, the Murder Mile features roughly 1 mile loops with 340 ft of gain, tiered entry with a waitlist, strict 20 minute loop limits, no aid on course, and no refunds.

A four-race summer trail series in Huntsville, AL with paired short and long distances, aid stations, finisher awards, series shirts, and a 250-runner series cap. Dates run from June through August 2026.

Big Foot Trail Run in Huntsville, AL opens the Wild Thangs Trail Series with 5K and 10K trail options, a 400 runner cap, cupless race policy, on-course aid stations, and a tri-blend shirt plus finisher award for participants.

A low cost, no awards trail run and hike at Lula Lake Land Trust in Chattanooga with 5K and 15K routes. The 15K includes a rope section and a descent to Lula Falls, with proceeds supporting the land trust.

A July 4 event in Huntsville featuring a USATF certified 5K and a new certified 1 mile course. Post race food, childcare, finisher medals, packet pick up options, and age group awards are provided.

A 314 mile unsupported footrace from a Mississippi River ferry crossing to the Rock on Sand Mountain in Northeast Georgia. Runners follow roads and backroads, must self-support, and check in by phone twice daily.

Timed night and day trail races on a 3-mile loop at Henry Horton State Park, offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats, on-course aid, finisher medals, event prizes, and nonprofit proceeds for local school children.

Jackalope Trail Run on July 11, 2026 at Monte Sano State Park offers 4 Mile and 8 Mile trail races as part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, with aid stations, scenic bluff views and pizza at the finish.

Hell Mary is a timed endurance event on a 1 mile flat loop in Watertown, TN with multiple time divisions and a new 12 hour night option. Participants use assigned 10 by 10 aid areas and no aid is allowed on the loop.

A trail 6 Miler in Fairview, Tennessee, featuring single and double track, gradual inclines, and pine straw surfaces. Pre race and race day packet pickup are available and top finishers receive HOKA prizes.

Skunk Ape Trail Run at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville AL presents 5 Mile and 10 Mile trail races as part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series. Aid stations, a series shirt and finisher awards are provided.

Trail races at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga feature a half marathon and a 10K on wide, soft pedestrian trails and non technical bike trails. Proceeds support Wild Trails, a nonprofit working to protect and expand local nature..

A trail event at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville offering 10K and half marathon distances as part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series. The race includes aid stations, a cupless policy, finisher awards, and a 400-runner cap.

Experience a unique multi day ultramarathon where your age determines your clock. Run as many miles as possible on a one mile loop in a community focused event that celebrates veteran athletes and long distance legends.

Oli Kai is a timed trail event at Reflection Riding Arboretum in Chattanooga offering 3, 6, and 9 hour options on a 2.1 mile loop with about 190 feet of elevation gain. The weekend includes camping, a campfire concert, and a follow up 5K or..

Trail races on dirt in Chattanooga include a half marathon and shorter distances with substantial climbing, set pace and cutoff requirements for hikers, and post race snacks and beverages.

A Labor Day trail event at McKee Employee Recreation Center featuring a 15K single-track loop, an 8K trail, and a 1K kids run with medals and shirts. Aid stations, course signage, and a cup-less hydration policy are provided.