Trail Running calendar near Maryville 2025-2026

Tackle rugged trails at Vogel State Park with 50K and 30K options along Duncan Ridge and Coosa Backcountry trails, featuring more than 10,000 feet of climbing. Starts and finishes at Lake Trahlyta, with proceeds supporting park volunteers.

Run scenic trails at Fall Creek Falls State Park on November 22, 2025, choosing 50k, 100k or 100 mile distances. Cross suspension bridges, wind along mossy creekside paths and take in sweeping waterfalls and lake views for a memorable autum..

Hit scenic, technical trails at the Dirty South Trail Races in Knoxville on December 7, 2025, featuring a half marathon, 10K and Kids Trail Mile through Ijams Nature Center and Ross Marble Quarry. Early registrants may receive a special tec..

Tackle scenic, rugged trails in Helen, Georgia with a half marathon or 10K featuring big climbs and technical sections that welcome walkers. Finishers earn a beanie, pint glass, and medal, with special awards for the top three overall.

Run the Duncan Ridge ridgeline at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA, Jan 13 to 18 2026, with distances from 25 km to a 200 mile epic. Marked loops, staffed aid stations and crew access make this a rugged multi day ultramarathon for adven..

Run scenic single track at Tsali Recreation Area near Bryson City, North Carolina on January 17, 2026 with 8K, 30K and 50K options beside Fontana Lake and Great Smoky Mountains. The 50K is the NC USATF 50 km trail championship.

Take on the Wanderers' Trail Race on January 25 at Maryville College Woods. The chip timed 5k winds over hills, streams and roots, with a kids trail mile and youth 5k for a family friendly day of scenic trail running.

Take on rolling camp trails at the Wesley Woods Trail Race with a kids 1 mile run, 3, 6, 9 and 12 mile trail races and a 3 mile guided hike. Hilly single and double track loops, aid station support, and proceeds benefit Camp Wesley Woods.

Gone Loco in Athens Tennessee on Feb 8, 2026 offers 33 mile, 11 mile and 11 mile ruck routes along a flat, runnable former rail trail through woodlands and countryside. Only 150 spots so register early for swag.

Celebrate spring with a run among the vines at Matchmakers & Mimosas 5K at Ott Vineyards in Ellijay. Finishers get a medal and a mimosa, with Sip and Stroll and virtual options available.

Run scenic singletrack on White Oak Mountain at the McKee Southern 6, a spirited 6K in Collegedale TN hosted by Southern Adventist University. Cash prizes and proceeds support outdoor programs for local youth.

Scenic, rugged trails in the Cohutta Wilderness near Ellijay Georgia with 30k or 50k options, steep climbs, creek crossings and waterfall views. Aid stations and basecamp hospitality keep you fueled.

Run Assault on BlackRock, a rugged 7 mile trail to a 5,810 foot summit with rocky single track and steep climbs. Beat one hour for $400 or finish in 101 minutes for a buckle and help fund outdoor murals in downtown Sylva.

Georgia Death Race is a legendary 74 mile trail ultramarathon across North Georgia with about 16,000 feet of climb and descent. Runners carry a 1 lb railroad spike to toss at the finish in a storied tradition.

Stillhouse 100K in Soddy Daisy TN is a brutally beautiful trail ultra on technical single track with nearly 12,000 feet of climbing over rugged creeks and ridgelines. This demanding 100K is suited for experienced ultrarunners only.

Run scenic trails around Unicoi State Park and the Chattahoochee River in Helen, GA with marathon, half marathon, and 4 mile options. Finish with a lively post race party with food, drinks, and music while supporting local parks and ROTC.

Inaugural Feral Mtn 100M/50M in Ellijay, GA offers rugged singletrack through national forest. Pick 100 mile or 50 mile courses with huge climbing and staffed aid stations for a true backcountry ultramarathon.

Join the Veterans Heritage Ridge Run on April 25, 2026 to fund Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. Choose a timed 5K, a family mile walk, or a 10K ruck on scenic wooded trails and celebrate community and veterans.

Challenge yourself at the Brasstown Bald Buster, a 3.1 mile road climb to Brasstown Bald with roughly 1700 ft of ascent. Choose the 5K or the ruck carrying 25 lb for men and 15 lb for women, earn a shirt and medal and vie for summit prizes.

Conquer the Bluff is a 4.2 mile mountain run in Jacksboro climbing to Eagle Bluff and back with 930 feet of elevation gain. Proceeds support Campbell County High School scholarships and high school athletes run free.