Trail Running calendar near McMinnville 2026-2027

Experience a unique 5K run through a scenic valley and a lit cavern in Alabama. Enjoy mountain views and a subterranean turn around point with constant cool temperatures.

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.

Spartan Race weekend at Neal Farms near Nashville features Sprint and Super obstacle races, kids events, workshops, and multi-hour Hurricane Heat formats across rolling fields, woods, and a 12-foot-wide creek.

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing event on October 3, 2026 in Bell Buckle Tennessee, featuring repeated *4.1666667 mile* laps. Entry is limited to the first 75 runners with a wait list once the field fills.

Trail races at Long Hunter State Park circle Couchville Lake and use several connecting trails, with 50K, marathon and half marathon options and handmade clay arrowhead finisher awards.

A three day, 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with courses on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain. Evening gatherings are held at the Crash Pad with beer provided by Oddstory Brewing Company.

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.

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026 brings together qualified athletes for the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships. The field is set by silver ticket winners and At Large qualifiers after a qualifying period..

Tough Mudder Nashville at Neal Farms on October 17, 2026 features 5K and 15K mud runs, Infinity laps, named obstacles, finisher medal and apparel, and a Mudder Village spectator experience.

A 20-mile loop on the Perimeter Trail around the University of the South with three aid stations, scenic overlooks, and a post-race gathering at Shenanigans Sewanee. Ten percent of proceeds go to 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 running event at McMullen Cove featuring a certified 5K climb and 25K and 50K trail races with notable landmarks, aid stations, awards, and a new Ruck Division.

The Running for Love will take place in Fairview on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A nighttime trail run near Franklin TN featuring a roughly 1.1 mile haunted loop with trick or treat stations and surprise tasks each lap. Costumes are encouraged, pets are not allowed, and entries are nonrefundable.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Jamestown TN using a 4.167 mile out-and-back loop through private woods and across Barn Creek. Aid next to the corral, RV and tent camping, and a belt buckle for 100 mile finishers.

A dog-friendly trail event in Chattanooga offering a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K, and 10K on scenic routes, with timed and untimed options, dog aid stations, post-run local beer and vendors, and proceeds benefiting Reflection Riding.

Trail event near Franklin Tennessee with 50 mile, marathon, 13 mile and ruck divisions. The route features long uninterrupted trail, notable elevation, self hydration rules and a strict no outside aid policy.

Dirt Circus Nashville is a free one-day community festival on November 7, 2026 featuring a casual 3 mile group run, an expo with local race directors and brands, food and a raffle, plus city-specific T-shirt preorders.

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 on Lookout Mountain, offering 50K, half marathon, 10K and a 1-mile kids run, with aid stations and add-ons. Proceeds support trail building and conservation.