Trail Running calendar near McMinnville 2025-2026

Take on a Last Man Standing backyard ultra in scenic Jamestown, Tennessee on a 4.167 mile out and back through woods, creek crossings and mixed terrain. Camp onsite, enjoy warm aid and chase a coveted 100 mile belt buckle.

Experience scenic single track on Lookout Mountain at the Lula Lake Trail Blazer, with distances from a 10K to a rugged 50K plus a kids mile. Proceeds support Lula Lake Land Trust trail work and extras include camping and a beer mile.

Join Wild Women Run in Chattanooga for an afternoon of trail running, strength and community tailored to women who love the outdoors. Enjoy a relaxed group run, guided stretches and recovery tips, refreshments and conversation.

Honor veterans while racing along the scenic Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and half marathon options plus virtual and veteran specific entries. Enjoy out and back courses, finisher medals and race day packet pickup.

Take on The Hill in Petersburg, a looped trail challenge offering 3, 6 or 12 hour timed runs on former horse trails with steep climbs. Join the Battle Run Family to support families of fallen military and children with disabilities.

Test your legs on scenic technical single track in Mullens Cove and Pot Point near Chattanooga with bluff Tennessee River views and rushing streams. Pick 6.5, 10.2 or 20 mile routes and enjoy post race food and awards.

Circle Endurance Event is a USATF sanctioned track based timed race at Ringgold High School hosted by the Chattanooga Track Club. Choose 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour options and run continuous laps to chase distance, community and personal bests.

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..

Celebrate the season on the Dumont Hill trails with the Santa Trail 5K, complete with holiday tunes, costume fun, and a warm cup of cocoa at the finish. Accessible loop, free Child Dash, and virtual entries welcome.

Take on the Fiery Gizzard Run at Foster Falls State Park with marathon, half marathon, or a 13 mile ruck division. Expect ridge line trails, waterfalls and steep technical descents on a rugged, limited access course.

Tennessee Mile runs December 5 to 7, 2025 near Franklin Tennessee and offers 3 to 40 hour timed events on a rugged 1.1 mile loop with 340 feet of elevation gain. Expect runnable sections, steep climbs, camping and flexible crew support.

Run scenic, rugged trails at Cloudland Canyon State Park on December 6 and 7, 2025 with distances from 5 mile to 50 mile. Run Bum Races supports the park and serves aid and finishers swag for canyon views and big climbs.

Join the Nashville Jingle Bell Trot on Dec 20 in Antioch for a festive 5K, virtual 5K, or 1K kids run along scenic Orchard Bend Park trails. Chip timing, awards, race swag and holiday costume fun all benefit The Nashville Food Project.

Tackle rugged single track and breathtaking bluff views at the Lookout Mountain Trail Race on December 20 at Covenant College, GA. Distances from 10K to 50 miles make this a perfect winter trail challenge for every level, benefiting Wild Tr..

Hit scenic trails at the Bad Beard x Evergreen Holiday Hustle, a festive trail run benefiting the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Choose a short or longer loop or a kids fun run, then enjoy Christmas swag and pancakes at the finish.

Ring in the New Year with The Last Snout Standing, an elimination style loop run supporting Flying Pigs Sanctuary. Expect a bonfire, live music, champagne toasts and on site camping for a festive, charitable send off to 2025.

Kick off 2026 with the Frosty Fireman 5k in Franklin, TN on January 3, a scenic but challenging course with steep climbs and a 1 mile fun run. Enjoy a community morning of running while supporting the Nashville Fire Fighters Association Fou..

Tackle a rugged 25K trail run atop Raccoon Mountain near Chattanooga on Jan 17, 2026. Enjoy technical singletrack, aid stations, and a commemorative campfire mug at the finish.

Join Snow Bull at Camp Chet on Whitwell Mountain for a half marathon or 6 or 12 hour endurance challenge. Run scenic 5 mile forest loops with about 1000 ft climb per loop, waterfalls, bluffs and finisher awards for all.

Test your grit at MAD Backyard Ultra in Camp Jordan Park, East Ridge TN. Run a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains; this qualifier for The Big Dog's Backyard Ultra crowns the last person standing.