Trail Running calendar near Maryville 2026-2027

A demanding 74-mile point-to-point trail race across Georgia's mountains, featuring 16,000 feet of elevation change. Runners carry a railroad spike the entire way to throw into a coffin at the finish. Finishing under 24 hours qualifies you..

A community trail fundraiser on the Ivy Academy campus featuring a **5K** out-and-back along the North Chickamauga Creek, plus a Wildflower Walk, Ruck-The-Rock food-drive ruck, and a Sleepy Sasquatch swag option.

World's Fair Ultras offers timed and distance races on a flat, certified loop in downtown Knoxville's World's Fair Park. Choose from 3-hour to 24-hour events, or try the 6-hour ruck division. The event includes community amenities like food..

Explore the trails around Helen, Georgia with the Helenback Race Series. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 4-mile run, all starting and finishing by the Chattahoochee River. Stick around after for food, drinks, and music.

Tackle the 4.2-mile climb to the top of Eagle Bluff, gaining 930 feet on a course of gravel roads and trails. This event supports scholarships for Campbell County High School students and offers both in-person and virtual participation opti..

Explore three stunning sections of Georgia's national forest in this ultramarathon. Choose between a 100-mile or 50-mile course, each with significant elevation. The event offers generous cutoff times for both distances.

Support the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park by participating in a hilly trail run or 10K ruck race in Knoxville. Choose from timed 5K runs or 10K rucks where food weights are donated to a local food bank.

Tackle Georgia's highest peak at the Brasstown Bald Buster. This 5k road race climbs 1,700 feet, with a separate rucking division for those who want to carry extra weight. Join the challenge for a scenic, no-frills ascent in North Georgia.

Events The event features three main activities. 5K (Ages 13 and up) 5K (Ages 8-12 years) Fun Run (Ages 4 and up) The 5K course takes place on trails at Montvale and includes 20 obstacles, such as Adversity Hill, Tire Traverse, and the A-..

Hann Jivin' in the Dark is a nighttime trail run in Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Runners must bring their own light for the 6+ mile course through unlit wooded trails. The event also features a kids' trail mile and is part of a larger trai..

This 104-mile ultramarathon traverses the Chattahoochee National Forest with 33,000 feet of climbing. It qualifies for major lottery races and has strict entry requirements for experienced trail runners.

Experience a 58 mile point to point ultramarathon through the North Georgia Mountains with 15,000 feet of elevation gain. Run through technical trails and hardwood forests in the scenic Chattahoochee National Forest.

Experience a scenic 6.1 mile trail race through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area featuring sandstone bluffs and waterfalls. This exclusive event is limited to 100 runners and offers over 1000 feet of elevation gain.

Johnston Woods Trail Festival The Johnston Woods Trail Festival takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Johnston Woods, located at 298 Brymer Creek Road in Cleveland, TN. The event is a fundraiser for children's summer camp and community p..

Experience a minimalist trail race through the scenic terrain of Sky Valley, Georgia. Runners tackle a half marathon distance featuring the Bartram Trail and Rabun Bald without traditional race swag or awards.

Experience an adventure through Knoxville Urban Wilderness with SwimRun team and individual events or 5k and Half Marathon trail runs at Mead Quarry.

Experience the moderately technical and flowing trails of Knoxville at Sharp's Ridge Rambler. This event features 7 mile, 4 mile, and 1 mile trail races that climb and descend the scenic ridges of the park.

Celebrate Independence Day at the 1776 Merica run in Madisonville's Kefauver Park. Wear your best patriotic colors for the 17.76, 7.4, or Ruck event. It's a live gathering to run with pride.

Event Distances The event offers three distances: 130K (85 miles) 70K (46 miles) Waucheesi Challenge (24 miles) Course Details The routes take place in the Cherokee National Forest near Tellico Plains, Tennessee. They follow historic path..

Experience a relaxed weekend of mountain running and community at the Nantahala National Forest. This adult trail camp features group runs and forest adventures for all activity levels in a social campground setting.