Trail Running calendar near Maryville 2026-2027

Enjoy a wooded 5k through Maryville College Woods with hills, streams, roots, and rocky terrain starting at McArthur Pavilion. Family friendly with a Kids Trail Mile and student options, chip timed and part of the Knoxville Track Club trail..

Join the Wesley Woods Trail Race on Feb 7 for scenic, hilly trail runs and a kids gravel mile at Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend TN. Multiple distances from a 3 mile loop to a 12 mile challenge, with proceeds supporting camp ministries.

Join TRAP 2026 at Meadow Creek Park for a fun trail run and refreshing lake plunge on a relaxed 5ish K course, with a plunge only option. Kids enjoy a fun run and ball pit plunge, and tickets include breakfast, a swag item and warming tents..

Trail races on the Eureka Trail in Athens, Tennessee offering a 33 Miler, 11 Miler, and a new 11 Mile ruck division on a flat, gravel rails-to-trails course with two aid stations and limited entries.

Celebrate love and fitness at Matchmakers & Mimosas 5K at Ott Vineyards & Winery, featuring on site 5K, Sip & Stroll and virtual entries. Run a chip timed vineyard course and enjoy a Valentine shirt, custom medal and a complimentary mimosa.

Take on the McKee Southern 6, a scenic 6K through White Oak Mountain trails in Collegedale, TN, featuring a steep early climb and rolling finish. Proceeds benefit Southern Adventist University's outdoor programs for local kids.

Take on mud and hills at Dark Hollow Wallow with 11 mile, 5 mile and Kids Trail Mile options for all ages. Rustic trail racing with aid stations and family friendly entries, so bring water and be ready for a challenge.

Run through the Cohutta Wilderness from Mulberry Gap with challenging 30k and 50k trail courses featuring climbs, creek crossings and scenic overlooks. Robust aid stations and friendly volunteers keep you fueled on this rugged ultra.

Assault on BlackRock is a seven mile trail race in Sylva NC on March 21, 2026 that climbs to the summit through spruce forests along the Plott Balsam spine. Expect rugged single track, steep pitches and a festive community vibe.

The Trail That Can't Be Concord on March 21 in Knoxville is a spirited trail race at Concord Park offering 10K, 20K and a kids trail mile on moderately hilly single loop terrain. Join the Knoxville Track Club series with season pass options..

Georgia Death Race is a legendary 74 mile trail challenge finishing at Amicalola Falls. Runners carry a 1 lb railroad spike to toss at the end and earn an engraved spike, and about 60 percent of starters finish.

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, challenging trails around Unicoi State Park in Helen GA on April 18, 2026 with marathon, half marathon, and 4 mile options. Courses feature big climbs, a riverside finish, and proceeds support Unicoi State Park and White County..

Feral Mtn is a rugged ultramarathon in Ellijay GA that threads forest roads and singletrack across three national forest sections. Pick the 100 mile or 50 mile route for a true mountain test with bold climbs and remote aid stations.

Run or walk to support Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park with trail 5K and 10K ruck options plus a family mile, in person April 25 or virtually April 18 to 26. Enjoy wooded, hilly routes and a friendly community vibe for all paces.

Take on the Brasstown Bald Buster, a scenic but tough 5K climb to Georgia's highest peak with about 1,700 feet of ascent. A ruck division follows the same course and every finisher earns a shirt and medal.

Originally planned as a point to point 100 mile trail race in Robbinsville, NC with about 22,000 ft of gain, the Appalachian 100 has been cancelled. A 50 mile option had also been listed and the event was organised by Run Bum Races.

Conquer the Bluff in Jacksboro, TN on May 2, 2026 is a 4.2 mile climb to Eagle Bluff with about 930 feet of gain. Proceeds benefit Campbell County High School scholarships and high school athletes may enter free.

Join Hann Jivin' in the Dark in Knoxville on May 9 for a 6 mile or kids mile night trail run through the Urban Wilderness. Trails are mostly unlit so bring a headlamp and enjoy a scenic, community focused evening on winding trails.

The Cruel Jewel 100 is a 104 mile mountain trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blue Ridge GA, featuring 33,000 feet of climbing and a 48 hour limit. Rugged singletrack, remote aid stations, and sweeping mountain views make..