Trail Running calendar near McMinnville 2026-2027

A third annual off-road 5K on a historic family farm in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with a course through sunflower fields and pastures and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

A Spartan obstacle weekend at Neal Farms in Lebanon, Tennessee on October 3-4, 2026, featuring Sprint and Super races, kids events, workshops, and Hurricane Heat options. The course includes rolling fields, woods, and a 12-foot-wide creek.

A Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, TN, run on a repeat loop of 4.1666667 miles. Entry is limited to the first 75 registrants and a wait list opens when the field fills.

Trail races at Long Hunter State Park outside Nashville with Half Marathon, Marathon and 50K routes that circle Couchville Lake and use the Bryant Grove trail and cliff loop. The course mixes dirt singletrack and paved greenway.

A three day, 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with stages on Lula Lake, the Cumberland Trail and Signal Mountain. Evening gatherings take place at the Crash Pad and race proceeds support the trail group Wild Trails.

A 7K run and a 2-mile walk on the historic grounds of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, featuring mixed surfaces and views of Tulip Grove and the Hermitage Mansion. Proceeds support the Andrew Jackson Foundation.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Bell Buckle TN on October 17 2026, part of the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships; field is limited to athletes who qualified via silver tickets or at large selection.

Tough Mudder Nashville on October 17, 2026 at Neal Farms includes 15K and 5K courses, an Infinity multi-lap option, and spectator access. Courses feature named obstacles and finishers receive medals, a shirt, a headband, and a finisher drin..

A 20 mile loop on Sewanee's Perimeter Trail across the Cumberland Plateau, featuring three aid stations, race shirts for early registrants, and a post race gathering at Shenanigans while supporting the Perimeter Trail Fund.

Experience a technical hundred mile loop through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Runners will encounter sandstone arches and waterfalls across Tennessee and Kentucky with a thirty four hour cutoff.

A weekend trail festival at McMullen Cove with a certified Sublett Point 5K and 25K and 50K mountain trail races, notable landmarks along the route, and proceeds supporting childhood cancer research.

A 5K trail run in Fairview, Tennessee on October 24, 2026 supporting Love One International, which provides life saving medical treatment to children in Uganda. Registration opens April 24 and the entry fee is $40.

A Halloween night trail event near Franklin TN featuring a haunted 1.1 mile loop, trick or treat stations each lap, costume elements, a clothes-pin lap system, and a no-refund policy. Organizers may move the date for dangerous weather.

A backyard ultra near Jamestown TN with a 4.167 mile out and back loop on gravel, road, and trail by Colditz Cove State Natural Area. The event follows backyard ultra rules and awards a belt buckle to 100 mile finishers.

A dog-friendly trail event at Reflection Riding in Chattanooga with a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K and 10K and both timed and untimed options. Proceeds benefit Reflection Riding and the finish area includes local beer, food, and pet vendors.

Trail event in Franklin, TN featuring a 50 mile out and back, marathon, 13 mile run and ruck divisions. The course has long uninterrupted trail sections, cumulative elevation, specific ruck weight rules, and a 150 runner cap.

A free one day community festival in Nashville combining a casual 4 mile group run with an expo featuring local race directors, brands, food, and a raffle of prizes and swag.

A community road race on the Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances plus virtual options. Veterans register free and active duty entries have a reduced fee; medals and age group awards are offered.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust include 50K, half marathon, 10K and a 1 mile kids run; courses feature waterfalls, single track and significant elevation gain. Proceeds support trail maintenance and construction.

Outlast Nashville is a 6 hour trail challenge where runners run a 5K each hour for six laps, totaling 18 miles. Awards include patches, a premium tee, a medal for full finishers, and national leaderboard prizes.