Trail Running calendar near Morristown 2025-2026
We have found 35 Trailruns within 80 miles of Morristown. See below where and when you can find the races.
We have found 35 Trailruns within 80 miles of Morristown. See below where and when you can find the races.
The 1776 Merica event is a fun run organized by East Coast Adventures, taking place on July 4th in Greenback, TN. This event celebrates Independence Day with a choice of two distances: the full Merica at 17.76 miles or the half Merica at 7.11 miles. Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere while..
The Haw Ridge Trail Race, held in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, features an 8-mile trail run and a Kids Trail Mile. The course begins and ends at the Haw Ridge Life Development Center, offering early climbs followed by flowing trails through Haw Ridge Park, including scenic stretches along the lake. The Kid..
Trail Camp for Big Kids is a relaxed, multi-day trail running camp held at Rattler Ford Group Campground in the Nantahala National Forest near Robbinsville, North Carolina. Designed for adults of all running levels, the camp offers a mix of team building, navigation, community, and trail running fro..
The Old Fort 50 is a challenging endurance race held in Old Fort, North Carolina, featuring a 30.4-mile course on rugged, legendary mountain bike trails and newer paths by the G5 Trail Collective. Participants face 4,874 feet of elevation gain and descent over fast, technical terrain including the G..
The Flag Rock 5K Trail Run takes place in Norton, Virginia, within the scenic Flag Rock Recreation Area. This trail race is part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest, a weeklong celebration of non-motorized outdoor activities in the High Knob Region. The 5K course runs along the City of Norton's Flag Rock..
The Fort Frenzy Ultra Festival is an endurance running event held at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park on Tellico Lake in Vonore, Tennessee. Featuring a scenic 3.65-mile loop trail with about 500 feet of elevation gain per lap, the course is mostly runnable and set in a state park with beautiful lake..
Run with the Bears: Extreme Vertical Pursuit is an annual running event held at Bear Lake Reserve in Tuckasegee, North Carolina, set against the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains. The event features a challenging 5K race with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, starting from The Summit—the highest point..
The Panther Creek Challenge is a trail running event held at Panther Creek State Park in Morristown, Tennessee. Scheduled for September 6, 2025, it features multiple race distances including a 10-mile, 5-mile, and a Kids Trail Mile, with special categories for students 14 and under. The courses star..
Chasing Trails Ultras is a trail running event held in Old Fort, North Carolina, featuring timed races of 3, 6, and 12 hours, plus a 5k option. The course consists of a challenging yet beginner-friendly 3.2-mile loop with about 380 feet of elevation gain, winding through the scenic Gateway Trail sys..
Springmaid Splash is a trail running event held at Springmaid Mountain Resort in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. The race offers 5K and 10K distances that wind through scenic trails on a 400-acre property, including a unique splash crossing of the North Toe River, providing an authentic mountain runnin..
The Barkley Fall Classic is a challenging 50-kilometer trail race held in Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee, designed to emulate the legendary Barkley Marathons. The course features rugged terrain through the Brushy Mountains with significant climbs and descents, including some iconic hills from the..
The Dirt Circuit is an ultra-running event held at Panther Creek State Park in Morristown, Tennessee. Set around scenic Cherokee Lake, the race features a 2.9-mile loop trail combining wide and single-track paths through fields and woods, including two wooden bridge crossings. The event offers multi..
The Mountain Fork Half Marathon is a scenic 13.6-mile race held annually at the High Knob Observation Tower in Wise County, Virginia. Starting at an elevation of 4,200 feet atop the highest point in the Cumberland Mountains, the course loops through the Mountain Fork watershed primarily on Forest Se..
The Big South Fork Trail Race, held in Oneida, Tennessee, takes place at the Bandy Creek Campground within the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. The event features two distances: a challenging 17.5-mile out-and-back loop starting at the John Litton General Slavens Trailhead, and a 1..
The Papertown Trail Races offer 10K and 20K distances at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton, North Carolina. This inaugural event promises a beautiful yet challenging trail running experience through scenic natural terrain. Held at a picturesque location along Asheville Highway, the race caters..
The Hellbender 10K is a challenging mountain race held annually in Norton, Virginia. Covering 6.2 miles, the course features a significant elevation gain of over 2,000 feet, ascending from downtown Norton to the 4,200-foot summit of High Knob, the highest point in the Cumberland Mountain range. This..
The Naturalist Trail Race in Franklin, NC, offers challenging 25K and 50K distances through historic trails once explored by William Bartram in the late 1700s. The course features significant elevation gains—over 5,500 feet for the 25K and 8,500 feet for the 50K—highlighting a tough climb from Walla..
Payson's Run 10k is a trail race held at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, North Carolina. The challenging 10-kilometer course features over 1,000 feet of elevation gain within the first three miles, primarily running along the Flint Ridge singletrack trail and passing the NOC’s zipline t..
The TreeTops 8.5 Mile Race is an annual trail running event held in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. Limited to 300 participants, the race covers a challenging 8.5-mile course with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain through 10,000 acres of scenic forest featuring rolli..
Firewater Ultra is a trail running event held in Greenback, Tennessee, featuring 100K and 50K distances, including a 50K relay and two 50K start options—Sunrise and Sunset. The race takes place on the scenic East Lakeshore Trail along the Tellico Reservoir, known for its well-maintained, runnable pa..