Trail Running calendar near Monterey 2025-2026

Join the Johnston Woods Trail Festival on May 23 for timed races from 3 hour to 24 hour, plus a 12 hour night race and a 6 hour ruck option. Tackle runnable 4.35 mile forest loops with rolling hills and creeks and support kids' summer camp.

Take on the Three Sisters Ultra Festival on a scenic 2 mile loop in Maryville College Woods with 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour timed events, relays and day or night options. Live music and pavilion amenities add festival fun.

Run the scenic trails of Sharp's Ridge in Knoxville on June 6, 2026 with 7 mile, 4 mile and kids mile options. Expect flowing, moderately technical singletrack, supportive aid stations and a lively community vibe for all ages and paces.

Celebrate July 4 in Madisonville TN with the 1776 Merica Run offering 17.76 and 7.4 mile courses plus a ruck division. Run in person or virtually July 2 to 8 along scenic lakeside trails with a post race cookout.

Hit the scenic trails of Haw Ridge Park on July 11, 2026 for an 8 mile lake loop plus student and kids trail options. Expect rolling climbs, lakeside views, a midcourse aid stop and a friendly community vibe for all ages.

Experience Cherokee Forest on rugged ridgelines, river views and historic trails for an ultramarathon near Tellico Plains. Choose 130K, 70K or Waucheesi, enjoy lantern lit night stations, on course aid and a finish festival with live tracki..

Run looped trails at the Dog Days of Summer Trail Race in Grandview to support Flying Pigs Sanctuary and animals in rural Tennessee. Timed events from 1 hour to 24 hour on 1 or 3 mile loops, plus free tent camping and a glamping auction.

Barkley Fall Classic is a rugged 50 km trail ultramarathon at Frozen Head State Park on September 19, 2026. Expect brutal climbs, runnable singletrack and a course map revealed the night before, with proceeds supporting the park.

Experience the rugged Big South Fork on 17.5 Mile or 10K trail courses from Bandy Creek Campground on September 26, 2026. Register in advance, enjoy aid stations and finisher apparel, and camp nearby with NPS reservations.

Take on a scenic 7K or enjoy a 2 mile walk around Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, finishing by the historic mansion. Early registrants receive a commemorative shirt and custom medal while proceeds benefit the Andrew Jackson Foundation.

Challenge yourself on scenic single track and jeep roads at Norris Dam State Park with 25k or 50k options. Finishers receive a limited edition series shirt and a deluxe finisher's medal to celebrate the achievement.