Trail Running calendar near McMinnville 2026-2027

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026 is a Last Man Standing race within the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships. The field is composed of silver ticket winners and top at large qualifiers from the qualifying p..

A single-loop 100-mile forest service road run in the Ocoee, Tennessee area with around 11,254 ft of gain, remote crew-access rules, cupless aid stations, and pacers allowed from mile 50.8.

Tough Mudder Nashville on October 17, 2026 at Neal Farms offers 15K and 5K mud-run courses, Infinity laps, spectator passes, and group options. Finishers receive a medal, shirt, headband, and a finisher drink.

A 20 mile loop on the Perimeter Trail in Sewanee, Tennessee, featuring bluffs, overlooks, lakes and three aid stations. Organized by Nashville Running Company on October 17, 2026, with 10% of proceeds 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 one-day trail running festival in Gurley, Alabama offering a 5K, 25K and 50K across mountain single-track with significant climbing, aid stations, local landmarks, 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 flat **6 Miler** trail race in Shelby Park, Nashville, with start and finish at Cornelia Fort Airpark. The event includes packet pickup, awards from HOKA, and optional donations to local 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

A haunted night trail event in Franklin, TN on October 31, 2026 featuring a 1.1-mile loop with trick-or-treat stations each lap, costume elements, steep climbs, no-pet policy, and a firm no-refund rule.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Jamestown, TN on November 6, 2026 using a 4.167 mile out and back loop over gravel, road and trail. Aid is provided at a main station and a belt buckle is awarded for 100 miles.

A Chattanooga trail event where runners and their dogs choose a 10K, 5K, or 1 mile Pup Dash. The day features dog friendly aid stations, race swag for humans, bandanas for dogs, and a post run gathering with local craft beer and vendors.

A trail event in Franklin TN with a 50 mile out and back plus marathon, half and ruck options. The course has long trail sections, notable elevation, and clear rules for rucking weight and crew access.

A one-day community run and festival in Nashville on November 7, 2026 organized by Dirt Circus by UltraSignup. It features a casual 4 mile group run, an expo, a raffle, local partners, and a city-specific 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 in Lookout Mountain, GA offering 50K, Half Marathon, 10K and a 1-mile kids run. Course details include substantial elevation gain, multiple aid stations, and proceeds that fund trail building and maintena..

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.

A trail event at Percy Warner Park offering a 50K, a half marathon, and a 6-mile race. The 50K covers about 5,175 ft of climbing and the event raises funds for park trail maintenance and restoration.

The The Hill will take place in Petersburg on Saturday 14 November 2026.

Timed track endurance races in Ringgold, GA offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats with lap scoring and USATF sanctioning. Volunteers provide an aid station while runners bring personal food and hydration; awards include event and series hon..

A trail race near Chattanooga on technical single-track through Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops, with bluff views, rhododendron-lined streams, and 6.5, 10, and 20 mile distance options featuring significant elevation gain.