Trail Running calendar near Manchester 2026-2027

A 7K run and a 2-mile walk on the historic grounds of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, featuring mixed surfaces and views of Tulip Grove and the Hermitage Mansion. Proceeds support the Andrew Jackson Foundation.

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026 is a Last Man Standing race within the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships. The field is composed of silver ticket winners and top at large qualifiers from the qualifying p..

Tough Mudder Nashville on October 17, 2026 at Neal Farms offers 15K and 5K mud-run courses, Infinity laps, spectator passes, and group options. Finishers receive a medal, shirt, headband, and a finisher drink.

A 20 mile loop on the Perimeter Trail in Sewanee, Tennessee, featuring bluffs, overlooks, lakes and three aid stations. Organized by Nashville Running Company on October 17, 2026, with 10% of proceeds to the Perimeter Trail Fund.

A trail marathon, half marathon and 10K near Huntsville, AL, organized by RunningLane Events. Entries include a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post-race meal; aid stations are cupless so runners must bring a reusable cup.

A one-day trail running festival in Gurley, Alabama offering a 5K, 25K and 50K across mountain single-track with significant climbing, aid stations, local landmarks, and proceeds supporting childhood cancer research.

A 5K trail run in Fairview, Tennessee on October 24, 2026 supporting Love One International, which provides life saving medical treatment to children in Uganda. Registration opens April 24 and the entry fee is $40.

A flat **6 Miler** trail race in Shelby Park, Nashville, with start and finish at Cornelia Fort Airpark. The event includes packet pickup, awards from HOKA, and optional donations to local 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

A Halloween night trail run near Franklin TN featuring a haunted loop with trick or treat stations, costume elements, loop tracking, and awards for top finishers.

A dog-friendly trail event in Chattanooga on November 7, 2026 with a 1-mile Pup Dash, 5K, and 10K plus local craft beer, food, and pet vendors.

A trail event in Franklin TN with a 50 mile out and back plus marathon, half and ruck options. The course has long trail sections, notable elevation, and clear rules for rucking weight and crew access.

A one-day community run and festival in Nashville on November 7, 2026 organized by Dirt Circus by UltraSignup. It features a casual 4 mile group run, an expo, a raffle, local partners, and a city-specific T-shirt preorder.

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.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust in Lookout Mountain, GA offering 50K, Half Marathon, 10K and a 1-mile kids run. Course details include substantial elevation gain, multiple aid stations, and proceeds that fund trail building and maintena..

Trail races of 15K and 5K at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, AL, featuring a cave segment with glow sticks and course lighting. Aid stations, shirts and finisher medals are provided and entries are capped at 300 per distance.

Outlast Nashville is a 6 hour trail challenge where runners run a 5K each hour for six laps, totaling 18 miles. Awards include patches, a premium tee, a medal for full finishers, and national leaderboard prizes.

A trail event at Percy Warner Park offering a 50K, a half marathon, and a 6-mile race. The 50K covers about 5,175 ft of climbing and the event raises funds for park trail maintenance and restoration.

Looped trail event near Petersburg TN offering 3, 6 and 12 hour options on 3 miles of former horse trails with about 1,000 feet of elevation gain and loss.

Timed track endurance races in Ringgold, GA offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats with lap scoring and USATF sanctioning. Volunteers provide an aid station while runners bring personal food and hydration; awards include event and series hon..

A trail race at Monte Sano State Park on November 21, 2026 offering 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile figure eight loops with significant climbing. The race is cupless with a pavilion aid station and on-site medical support.