Trail Running calendar near Oak Ridge 2025-2026

Hit the trails in Nancy, Kentucky on Sunday, October 26, 2025 with Little Batty Trail Runs offering a half marathon, 10K and 5K for all abilities. Scenic routes and simple online registration make it a perfect fall race day.

Choose the 25k loop or challenge yourself with the double loop 50k on single track trails and jeep roads through scenic Norris Dam State Park. Enjoy aid stations, live GPS tracking and a friendly trail atmosphere for all levels.

Take on a Last Man Standing backyard ultra in scenic Jamestown, Tennessee on a 4.167 mile out and back through woods, creek crossings and mixed terrain. Camp onsite, enjoy warm aid and chase a coveted 100 mile belt buckle.

Join the 10th annual Color Me Mutt on November 15, 2025 at NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains in Sevierville TN for a colorful 5K, 1 mile fun run and pet parade. Bring your dog, enjoy color stations and support local charities.

Run scenic trails at Fall Creek Falls State Park on November 22, 2025, choosing 50k, 100k or 100 mile distances. Cross suspension bridges, wind along mossy creekside paths and take in sweeping waterfalls and lake views for a memorable autum..

Join the Pilgrimage in the Park 5K on November 27, 2025 at Pulaski Park in Nancy KY for scenic new trail terrain and views of Lake Cumberland. A family friendly fun run rounds out the day and proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society.

Celebrate the season at Christmas at the Camp at Laurel Lake Baptist Camp with a 5K road run or walk, 10K trail race and kids fun run. Enjoy festive decorations, hot cocoa and cookies while supporting the camp and honoring its legacy.

Tackle rugged trails at the Dirty South Trail Races at Mead's Quarry in Ijams Nature Center, Knoxville. Choose a Half Marathon, 10K or Kids Trail Mile and enjoy scenic single track and technical terrain.

Hit the trails on January 3, 2026 in Nancy, Kentucky for the Frozen Nuts Trail Run, with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a competitive 5K walk. Enjoy scenic trails, friendly competition and post race camaraderie.

Explore Tsali Ultra at Tsali Recreation Area in Nantahala Forest with 8K, 30K and 50K single track courses offering views of Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains. The 50K is the NC USATF 50 km championship with cash prizes.

Run scenic hilly loops at Camp Wesley Woods on February 7, with options from a kids 1 mile to 12 miles and a 3 mile hike for every level. Proceeds and shirt sales support Camp Wesley Woods ministries.

Gone Loco is a small field trail endurance event on the Eureka Trail in Athens TN on Feb 8 2026. Choose the 33 miler 55k Cherokee Ultra qualifier, the 11 mile, or the new 11 mile ruck for a flat, runnable rail to trail challenge with aid st..

Join Lucky O'possum in Nancy, Kentucky on March 21, 2026 for scenic trail races and a competitive 5K walk. Choose from a half marathon, 10K or 5K and enjoy great trails and community spirit.

Run Assault on BlackRock, a rugged 7 mile trail to a 5,810 foot summit with rocky single track and steep climbs. Beat one hour for $400 or finish in 101 minutes for a buckle and help fund outdoor murals in downtown Sylva.

Worlds Fair Ultras in downtown Knoxville lets you lap a USATF certified loop with events from 3 hour to 24 hour and distances up to 100 miles and a custom buckle for 100 mile finishers. Food trucks, music and on site aid make it a festival.

Stillhouse 100K in Soddy Daisy TN is a brutally beautiful trail ultra on technical single track with nearly 12,000 feet of climbing over rugged creeks and ridgelines. This demanding 100K is suited for experienced ultrarunners only.

Join the Veterans Heritage Ridge Run on Saturday April 25, 2026 to support Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. Choose a 5K trail run, 10K ruck race or a 1 mile family walk through scenic wooded hills while cheering on JROTC teams.

Challenge yourself at the Brasstown Bald Buster, a 3.1 mile road climb to Brasstown Bald with roughly 1700 ft of ascent. Choose the 5K or the ruck carrying 25 lb for men and 15 lb for women, earn a shirt and medal and vie for summit prizes.

Conquer the Bluff is a 4.2 mile mountain run in Jacksboro climbing to Eagle Bluff and back with 930 feet of elevation gain. Proceeds support Campbell County High School scholarships and high school athletes run free.

Test your limits on the Cruel Jewel 100, a rugged 104 mile trail through the North Georgia mountains with roughly 33,000 feet of climbing and 20 aid stations. This Western States and Hardrock qualifier offers wild scenery and serious challe..