Trail Running calendar near Oak Ridge 2025-2026

The Tsali Ultra is an annual trail running event held in Almond, North Carolina, within the scenic Nantahala National Forest. It features multiple race distances: 8K, 30K, and 50K, showcasing the world-class Tsali Trail System alongside Fontana Lake. The course offers rolling, well-groomed trails wi..

Gone Loco Ultra, held on the Eureka Trail in Athens, Tennessee, offers three distances: 55k (~34 miles), 11 miles, and an 11-mile ruck. The marathon-certified course (TN25001MS) runs on a flat, gravel rails-to-trails route that follows a former railroad bed from Mashburn to Englewood, with woodland..

The Bad Beard Events Stillhouse 100K is a challenging trail ultramarathon held in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, featuring a demanding out-and-back course along the Cumberland Trail. This 100K race doubles the popular Upchuck 50K route, known for its technical single-track terrain and significant elevation..

The World's Fair Ultras, held in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, is a unique ultrarunning event celebrating human potential and community spirit. Set on a USATF-certified 0.55-mile flat loop at World's Fair Park, the race offers multiple distances including 3-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour (day and night), 24..

The Veterans Heritage Ridge Run is an annual fundraiser that supports the construction and upkeep of Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. The 8th annual Ridge Run and JROTC Competition is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026. The start point and ceremonial area is at the Lincoln Park Technology T..

Cruel Jewel 100 is a 104-mile ultramarathon set in the Chattahoochee National Forest of the North Georgia Mountains, with the 100‑mile start/finish at Camp Morganton near Blue Ridge, GA. The course comprises about 92 miles of trails and 12 miles of mountain roads, featuring 20 aid stations and rough..

The Cruel Jewel 50 is a challenging 57.5-mile point-to-point trail race held in the scenic Chattahoochee National Forest in the North Georgia Mountains. Starting in Blairsville and finishing in Blue Ridge, the course features 50 miles of trails and 7.5 miles of mountain roads, with 10 aid stations a..

Located in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, The Cherokee Ultra runs in the Cherokee Forest and offers 130K with 19,000 ft gain, 70K with 10,000 ft gain, and the 24-mile Waucheesi Vert Challenge with 5,000 ft climb and 5,000 ft descent. Start/finish is Tellico Plains High School. Course highlights include..

The Dog Days of Summer Trail Race is a multi-event ultratrail weekend in Grandview, Tennessee, raising funds for Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary. Runners choose 1- or 3-mile loops and can go for 1, 3, 6, 12, or 24 hours, tackling brutal, Barkley-style hills in hot, humid conditions. Each loop starts an..