Trail Running calendar near Maynardville 2025-2026

Celebrate the season at Christmas at the Camp with a festive 5K road run or walk, 10K trail race and kids fun run at Laurel Lake Baptist Camp. Enjoy holiday decorations, hot cocoa, cookies and festive outfits while supporting the camp.

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..

Run the Frozen Nuts Trail Run in Nancy, Kentucky on January 3, 2026 with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 5K competitive walk. Scenic winter trails and solid on course support make it great for racers and casual runners alike.

Run scenic singletrack on the Tsali Trail beside Fontana Lake with Great Smoky Mountain views in 50K, 30K or 8K distances. The 50K is the NC USATF 50K Trail Championship with prize money and volunteer supported aid stations.

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.

Hit the trails at Big Ridge State Park for the Dark Hollow Wallow, featuring challenging hilly 11 mile and 5 mile trail races plus a Kids Trail Mile. Aid stations have very small cups so bring your own water, and students and KTC members sa..

Run the wild Warbird 100 in Hyden, Kentucky this mid March 2026, with 100 mile, 50k and half marathon options on scenic trail terrain. Shorter course runners may meet 100 mile finishers as routes overlap near the finish.

Hit the trails in Nancy Kentucky on March 21 2026 for the Lucky Opossum, featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K run and a 5K competitive walk. Scenic singletrack and friendly competition make it a perfect spring challenge.

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.

Hit the trails at Concord Park in Knoxville on March 21, 2026 for The Trail That Can't Be Concord, offering scenic 10K and 20K laps plus a kids trail mile. Expect rugged single track, limited edition tees and family friendly competition.

Union Half Marathon & Relay on April 11 in Big Stone Gap: scenic trails, tunnel passages, and options for relay or virtual runners. Finishers get a medal and shirt.

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.

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.

Run through Knoxville's Urban Wilderness after dark in this 6 mile trail race with student and kids options on May 9, 2026. Trails are mostly unlit so bring a headlamp or flashlight and expect a fun challenging night adventure.

Three Sisters Ultra Festival in Maryville College Woods offers 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour timed trail options plus relays on a friendly 2 mile loop with aid available every lap. Enjoy live music and a lively festival vibe as you stack loop..

Sharp's Ridge Rambler in Knoxville on June 6, 2026 offers scenic, moderately technical trail races including 7 Mile, 4 Mile and a Kids Trail Mile. Limited edition T shirts and student divisions make it perfect for families.

Hit the scenic trails of Haw Ridge Park on July 11, 2026 for an 8 mile lake loop plus student and kids trail options. Expect rolling climbs, lakeside views, a midcourse aid stop and a friendly community vibe for all ages.

The Cherokee on July 18, 2026 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee is a rugged trail event with multiple distances, highlighted by a 130K with massive elevation gain. Lantern lit aid stations and a finisher buckle await finishers.