Trail Running calendar near McMinnville 2026-2027

Trail races at Cloudland Canyon State Park in early December include 50 mile, 50K, 25K and a 5 mile route. Courses use loops and lollipop sections with substantial elevation gain and canyon views.

The Holiday Hustle is a festive trail race on Chattanooga's Aetna Mountain, offering a 5K or 10K loop course with scenic views. Runners receive holiday swag and post-race pancakes in a family-friendly venue with playgrounds and pavilions. T..

Celebrate the holiday season at the Nashville Jingle Bell Trot, a festive run through Orchard Bend Park. The event features a chip-timed 5k, a virtual option, and a free 1k Kids Run. Proceeds benefit The Nashville Food Project.

A backyard ultra at Camp Jordan Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains; qualifiers count for The Big Dog's Backyard Ultra and awards include coins and a 100 mile belt buckle.

Snow Bull Trail Runs at Camp Chet in Whitwell, TN use a 6.5 mile loop through forest, bluffs, creeks, and old roads, offered as a half-marathon plus 6 hour and 12 hour endurance events with finisher and category awards.

Gone Loco on February 13, 2027 runs along the Eureka Trail in Athens on a gravel, rails-to-trails route. The course is very flat, fully runnable, and certified as a marathon.

This trail run on Lookout Mountain finishes at Ross's Landing and includes entry to a whiskey festival. Choose from 100-mile, 50-mile, or 27-mile point-to-point courses, with prize money for top finishers. The event supports local trail con..