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.

Nashville Spartan Event Weekend at Neal Farms features Sprint 5 km with 20 obstacles, Super 10 km with 25 obstacles, kids races, workshops and Hurricane Heat endurance formats. The course crosses rolling fields, dense woods and a 12 foot wi..

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle TN is a Last Runner Standing event on October 3 2026 using a 4.1666667 mile loop. Entry is limited to the first 75 with a wait list once 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, roughly 60-mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with stages on Lula Lake, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain; strict cut-offs apply and proceeds benefit 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.

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 17, 2026 is a Last Man Standing team championship featuring athletes who qualified via silver tickets or At Large national rankings. The qualifying period ends August 15, 2026.

Tough Mudder Nashville on October 17, 2026 at Neal Farms features 15K and 5K obstacle courses, an Infinity multi-lap option, spectator access, and finisher rewards including medals, shirts, headbands and a finisher drink.

A 20-mile single-loop trail race on Sewanee's Perimeter Trail around the University of the South, with three aid stations, 10% of proceeds to the Perimeter Trail Fund, event partners HOKA, Feetures, and Huma, and a post-race gathering in Se..

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 trail weekend in McMullen Cove on October 24–25, 2026 featuring a certified Sublett Point 5K plus 25K and 50K trail runs across single track trails with notable landmarks and aid stations; proceeds support 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 in Franklin, TN with a haunted 1.1 mile loop, trick or treat stations each lap and costumes encouraged. The course is on private land, has steep climbs, no pets allowed and no refunds.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Jamestown TN on a *4.167 mile* out-and-back loop through private woods and creek crossings, with an aid station, camping and RV sites, and a belt buckle award for 100 miles.

A dog-friendly trail event in Chattanooga on Nov 7, 2026 with a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K and 10K, timed and untimed options, dog aid stations, race swag for humans and bandanas for dogs, plus a post-event celebration with local craft beer and fo..

Trail-based event on November 7, 2026 in Franklin TN offering 50 mile, marathon, half and 13 mile ruck divisions with a 150 runner cap and specific ruck weight and race conduct rules.

A free one day community run and festival on November 7, 2026 in Nashville, TN featuring a casual 4 mile group run, an expo with local race directors and brands, food, raffle prizes, and an exclusive city t-shirt preorder.

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, including a 50K, half marathon, 10K and 1-mile kids run. Courses feature waterfalls, bluff views and substantial elevation gain; proceeds fund trail building and maintenance.

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.