Trail Running calendar near Nashville 2026-2027

A multi-course trail and obstacle event on May 2, 2026 at Henry Horton State Park in Lewisburg, TN supporting A Soldier’s Child Foundation. Distances range from a 26.2 mile multi-lap Crucible to a kids' Gauntlet with frequent start times.

A women's 5K obstacle mud run in Nashville on May 31, 2026 at Music City Raceway. The course features more than 18 obstacles and is open to participants aged 7 and up who may run, jog, or walk.

A Last Person Standing one-mile loop on private land near Franklin, TN, the Mid-State Mile features two climbs and 340 feet of gain per loop. Entries go to a waitlist with priority for past participants and the first 85 signups.

Timed night and day trail races on a 3-mile loop at Henry Horton State Park, offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats, on-course aid, finisher medals, event prizes, and nonprofit proceeds for local school children.

A timed endurance event on a flat 1-mile loop in Watertown, TN, with 6-hour, 12-hour (day and new night) and 24-hour divisions; personal aid areas, chip timing, and separate ruck and weighted vest categories.

A 6 mile trail race in Fairview, TN on August 3, 2025 featuring gradual inclines and single and double track sections; aid stations have water but no cups, and race shirts are guaranteed for registrations by July 12.

Get ready to get dirty at Phil Moore Park. This 3-mile obstacle run features over 20 natural and man-made challenges through the park. A free kids' play area and group discounts make it a muddy adventure for the whole crew.

Experience a unique multi day ultramarathon where your age determines your clock. Run as many miles as possible on a one mile loop in a community focused event that celebrates veteran athletes and long distance legends.

Trail races through rugged Caney Fork and Scotts Gulf backcountry in Middle Tennessee, featuring a new 50 mile distance plus 25K run and 25K ruck divisions. The weekend centers on Camp Latimer with camping and cabin lodging.

A 24-hour endurance event at Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball Park on September 26, 2026, run on a 0.31-mile concourse loop. Solo and four-person relay formats, full overnight aid station, finishers' medals, shirts and awards including a 100..

Spartan Race weekend at Neal Farms in Lebanon TN offers a Sprint 5K with 20 obstacles and a Super 10K with 25 obstacles, plus kids races and Hurricane Heat formats. The course crosses rolling fields, dense woods and a 12 foot wide creek.

A Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra on a 4.1666667 mile loop in Bell Buckle TN, held October 3, 2026. Entry is limited to the first 75 registrants with a wait list available.

Trail races around Couchville Lake in Long Hunter State Park a few miles outside Nashville. Distances include Half Marathon, Marathon, and 50K with modest climbing and mostly flat mixed surfaces.

A fall event at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage on October 17, 2026, featuring a 7K run across historic grounds and a 2 mile walk, with packet pickup options, finisher medals for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the Andrew Jackson Foun..

A backyard ultra in team format at the Big Farm-Short Creek in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026. Only athletes qualified by silver ticket or by At-Large ranking may compete and the qualifying window closes August 15, 2026.

Tough Mudder Nashville at Neal Farms on October 17, 2026 presents multiple obstacle-course options including a 15K with 20+ obstacles, a 5K, Infinity laps, spectator access, finisher medals, apparel, and a finisher drink.

A Halloween night trail run near Franklin, Tennessee, built around a 1.1 mile haunted loop with trick or treat stations each lap and themed tasks. Costumes may be required, no pets are allowed and entry fees are non refundable.

A second annual memorial timed 5K and 1 mile event on November 7, 2026 in Pleasant View, Tennessee. Proceeds support scholarships for student athletes and construction of a track in Cheatham County.

Trail race near Garrison Creek Trail in Franklin, TN offering 50 mile, marathon, half and ruck divisions. The course features long uninterrupted trail sections and set rules for ruck weights and self carried hydration.

Dirt Circus Nashville is a free one-day community festival on November 7, 2026 featuring a casual 3 mile group run, an expo with local race directors and brands, food and a raffle, plus city-specific T-shirt preorders.