Trail Running calendar near Pulaski 2025-2026

Run Cathedral Caverns State Park on Nov 15 with 5K and 15K trail options, culminating in a lit cave out and back where runners grab a glow stick at the turnaround. All finishers earn a tri blend shirt and a finisher medal.

Run the Dizzy Fifties at scenic Monte Sano State Park with 50K, 20 mile or 10 mile looped routes featuring big climbs and a lively pavilion aid station. Join the Huntsville Track Club for a challenging and festive fall trail day.

The New Balance RunningLane XC Championships brings high school teams and community runners to John Hunt Cross Country Park in Huntsville on Dec 6, 2025. Race a fast single loop 5k on a spectator friendly course.

Run the Bell Ringer at Montgomery Bell State Park on December 13, 2025 and support the Friends of the Park. Scenic, rolling trails with 50K, 25K and 15K options; this cupless event requires you to bring your own bottle.

Join the inaugural Elkmont Holiday Hustle 10k on December 13, 2025, for a festive run along the scenic Elkmont Rails to Trails. Enjoy a community vibe, bring a toy for the drive, and support Make A Wish.

Take on the Frozen Yeti at Monte Sano State Park on scenic 5 mile or 10 mile trail routes that showcase bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. Limited to 400 runners, this winter trail kickoff includes a tri blend race shirt and finis..

Winter Wild Thangs Trail Series at Monte Sano State Park features three winter trail race days with distances from 5 miles to 30K amid bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. Expect well stocked aid stations, pizza at the finish and a..

Join the Nashville Jingle Bell Trot on Dec 20 in Antioch for a festive 5K, virtual 5K, or 1K kids run along scenic Orchard Bend Park trails. Chip timing, awards, race swag and holiday costume fun all benefit The Nashville Food Project.

Celebrate year end with the Recover From the Holidays 50K in Huntsville, a challenging ultramarathon on rolling grass trails with big climbs and a strict nine hour cutoff. Finishers earn a Santa sanctioned hoodie.

Run the Frozen Trash Panda at Monte Sano State Park with 10K and half marathon options, scenic bluffs, creek crossings, and waterfalls. Part of the Winter Wild Thangs series, capped at 400 runners, and cupless so bring your own bottle or cu..

Kick off 2026 with the Frosty Fireman 5k in Franklin, TN on January 3, a scenic but challenging course with steep climbs and a 1 mile fun run. Enjoy a community morning of running while supporting the Nashville Fire Fighters Association Fou..

Frozen Goat at Monte Sano State Park serves up bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls across 4 mile, 15K and 30K trail options. Limited to 400 runners, this winter series race delivers scenic challenge and solid on course support.

The Huntsville Slam is an endurance challenge from the Huntsville Track Club that asks runners to complete four designated races between November and January. Complete all four to earn a custom embroidered Lululemon finisher garment.

Tackle Monte Sano's Mountain Mist 50K, a rugged trail challenge in Huntsville, AL, with rocky single track, creek crossings, and big climbs finishing through McKay Hollow. Limited spots make it a must for experienced trail runners.

Run scenic single track trails and bluff overlooks around Guntersville State Park with options of 50K, half marathon, or 5K in a friendly field capped at 350. This cupless event offers multiple spectator vantage points and beautiful lake vi..

Run the Music City Trail Ultra in Pegram Tennessee with 50K, 25K and 12K routes starting on a family farm and winding into Cheatham Wildlife Reserve. Expect technical, steep trail and gravel sections, regular aid stations and finisher swag.

Celebrate the 20th annual Delano Park ultra in Decatur AL March 7, 2026, with 50 mile and 12 hour solo and relay options on a USATF certified 1 mile unpaved loop. Aid, custom plaques, and shirts create a friendly, festival like race day vib..

Run the rugged, waterfall dotted trails of Savage Gulf State Natural Area at the Savage Gulf Marathon or 25K. Limited to 200 entrants, this technical course offers jaw dropping bluff views and supports Tennessee park ranger scholarships.

Tennessee 50 Miler on March 28, 2026 in Williamsport, TN challenges runners with a scenic 51 mile loop along the Natchez Trace Highland Rim Trail. Aid stations and a 19 hour cutoff make it a true endurance test.

Take on Big Al's 200, a rugged trail event in Franklin TN on March 31, 2026, offering 200 and 100 mile loop races on scenic single track around springs and ridgelines. Space is extremely limited and runners are self supported.