Trail Running calendar near Maryville 2025-2026

The FSR 100 is a challenging 102-mile mountain road race held in Copperhill, Tennessee, and extending into North Georgia. Featuring nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain, the course offers rugged mountain views, rivers, and vibrant fall colors, making it ideal for mountain running enthusiasts who enj..

The No Business 100 is a challenging 102-mile trail ultramarathon held annually in October, starting and finishing at Pickett CCC Memorial State Park in Jamestown, Tennessee. The single-loop course traverses the scenic and remote Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, crossing between Tenn..

Firewater Ultra is a trail running event held in Greenback, Tennessee, featuring 100K and 50K distances, including a 50K relay and two 50K start options—Sunrise and Sunset. The race takes place on the scenic East Lakeshore Trail along the Tellico Reservoir, known for its well-maintained, runnable pa..

The Georgia Sky to Summit is a scenic trail running event held in Sky Valley, Georgia, featuring two race distances: a challenging 50K with 7,500 feet of elevation gain and an 11-hour cutoff, and a 25K with 3,500 feet of gain and a 5.5-hour cutoff. The course showcases stunning mountain landscapes,..

The Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race is set to take place at Norris Dam State Park in Tennessee, featuring two challenging events: a 50k and a 25k race. Both courses traverse scenic single-track trails and jeep roads within the park and the Norris Municipal Watershed. Participants can expect multipl..

Fire Tower Frenzy is a challenging trail running event held in Ellijay, Georgia, featuring two distances: a 40-mile race and a new 100K option. The course traverses the scenic Cohutta Wildlife Management Area across Gilmer and Murray counties, including summiting Grassy Mountain and visiting a histo..

The Barn Creek Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held in Jamestown, Tennessee, featuring a 4.167-mile out-and-back course through woods on private property near Colditz Cove State Natural Area. The terrain includes gravel, road, and trail with under 300 feet of elevation gain...

The Duncan Ridge Trail 50K/30K is a challenging trail race held in the North Georgia Mountains, starting and finishing at Vogel State Park’s Lake Trahlyta near Blairsville, GA. Known as one of the toughest 50Ks in the Southeast, the course features over 10,000 feet of elevation gain along the rugged..

The Fall Creek 100 is an ultramarathon event held in Spencer, Tennessee, featuring 50k, 100k, and 100-mile race distances. The course showcases the scenic Fall Creek Falls State Park, known for its pine forests, mossy, fern-lined trails, and multiple suspension bridges crossing Cane Creek Falls and..

The Dirty South Trail Races, scheduled for December 7, 2025, in Knoxville, TN, features a variety of events including a Half Marathon, 10K, and a Kids Trail Mile. The race starts and finishes at Mead's Quarry, traversing scenic areas like the Forks of the River Wildlife Area and Ijams Nature Center...

The Helen Holiday Half Marathon, held in Helen, Georgia, is a scenic and festive trail running event featuring a half marathon and a 10K distance. Known for its challenging terrain, the course includes significant climbs and technical trails, offering a fun and safe introduction to trail running. Th..

The Tsali Ultra is an annual trail running event held in Almond, North Carolina, within the scenic Nantahala National Forest. Celebrating its 14th year, the race offers three distances: 8K, 30K, and 50K, showcasing the world-class Tsali Trail System along Fontana Lake. Runners experience well-groome..

Gone Loco is an endurance running event held in Athens, Tennessee, featuring a certified marathon course on the scenic Eureka Trail. The race offers three distances: a 33-mile (55k) ultra, an 11-mile run, and a new 11-mile ruck option, where participants carry weighted packs. The flat, gravel trail..

The Coyote Ugly 30K & 50K is a trail running event held in the scenic Cohutta Wilderness near Ellijay, Georgia, starting and finishing at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp. The race features two distances: a 30K with about 19 miles and 2,900 feet of climbing, and a 50K covering roughly 30 miles with 4..

The Llama Experience Ultra is a unique trail running event held at Earthshine Lodge in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. Participants can choose from 12-hour, 6-hour, or 3-hour race options, running loops on private, scenic land inhabited by llamas, which runners can see and pet during the race. The cou..

The Georgia Death Race is a challenging 74-mile trail ultramarathon held in Blairsville, Georgia, starting at the Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center and finishing at Amicalola Falls State Park. Known as one of the toughest races east of the Rockies, it features approximately 16,000 feet of both cli..

The Feral Mtn 100M/50M is a new ultramarathon event held in Ellijay, Georgia, featuring challenging courses through three sections of national forest. The 100-mile race covers 104 miles with 21,000 feet of elevation gain and a generous 40-hour cutoff, while the 50-mile race includes 54 miles with 10..