Trail Running calendar near Rocky Top 2026-2027

Experience rugged singletrack around Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains at Tsali Ultra, with 8K, 30K and 50K distances to challenge every trail runner. The 50K doubles as the NC USATF 50 km Trail Championship.

Enjoy a wooded 5k through Maryville College Woods with hills, streams, roots, and rocky terrain starting at McArthur Pavilion. Family friendly with a Kids Trail Mile and student options, chip timed and part of the Knoxville Track Club trail..

Join the Wesley Woods Trail Race on Feb 7 for scenic, hilly trail runs and a kids gravel mile at Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend TN. Multiple distances from a 3 mile loop to a 12 mile challenge, with proceeds supporting camp ministries.

Join TRAP 2026 at Meadow Creek Park for a fun trail run and refreshing lake plunge on a relaxed 5ish K course, with a plunge only option. Kids enjoy a fun run and ball pit plunge, and tickets include breakfast, a swag item and warming tents..

Gone Loco is an endurance event on the flat, runnable Eureka Trail in Athens TN with a 55k, 11 miler and 11 mile ruck. Limited to 150 runners and the 55k is a Cherokee Ultra qualifier, making it ideal for fast trail miles or rucking.

Take on mud and hills at Dark Hollow Wallow with 11 mile, 5 mile and Kids Trail Mile options for all ages. Rustic trail racing with aid stations and family friendly entries, so bring water and be ready for a challenge.

The Warbird 100 is a 103 mile mountain ultra through Daniel Boone National Forest featuring rugged ridgelines, technical singletrack and creek crossings. Expect remote trails, big climbs, exposed views and a 35 hour cutoff.

Hit the trails at Lucky O'possum on March 21, 2026 in Nancy, Kentucky. Choose a half marathon, 10K or 5K trail run for a fun day of challenge and community.

Assault on BlackRock is a seven mile trail race in Sylva NC on March 21, 2026 that climbs to the summit through spruce forests along the Plott Balsam spine. Expect rugged single track, steep pitches and a festive community vibe.

The Trail That Can't Be Concord on March 21 in Knoxville is a spirited trail race at Concord Park offering 10K, 20K and a kids trail mile on moderately hilly single loop terrain. Join the Knoxville Track Club series with season pass options..

Run or walk to support Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park with trail 5K and 10K ruck options plus a family mile, in person April 25 or virtually April 18 to 26. Enjoy wooded, hilly routes and a friendly community vibe for all paces.

Run 100 or 50 miles through the Appalachian Mountains near Robbinsville NC on April 25, 2026, featuring waterfalls, lakes and spring wildflowers. The 100 mile route climbs about 22000 ft and this will be Run Bum Races final event.

Conquer the Bluff in Jacksboro, TN on May 2, 2026 is a 4.2 mile climb to Eagle Bluff with about 930 feet of gain. Proceeds benefit Campbell County High School scholarships and high school athletes may enter free.

Join Hann Jivin' in the Dark in Knoxville on May 9 for a 6 mile or kids mile night trail run through the Urban Wilderness. Trails are mostly unlit so bring a headlamp and enjoy a scenic, community focused evening on winding trails.

The Laurel Lake 10k will take place in London on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run 45 miles.

Run looped trail timed events at the Three Sisters Ultra Festival in Maryville College Woods, with 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour options plus 50K, 100K and 100 mile distances. Live music, disc golf and relay fun on site.

Hit the trails at Sharp's Ridge Rambler in Knoxville on June 13, 2026, with 7 mile, 4 mile and a kids trail mile over flowing, moderately technical ridge singletrack. Enjoy scenic climbs and fast finishes for all ages and abilities.

Celebrate July 4 in Madisonville with the 1776 Merica Run featuring 17.76 and 7.4 mile options, ruck divisions, patriotic awards and a postrace hot dog cookout. Costumes encouraged and the event will be live streamed.

Join the Haw Ridge Trail Race in Oak Ridge Tennessee on July 11 2026 for an 8 mile trail through rolling climbs and lakeside singletrack plus a kids one mile fun run. Expect scenic views, a midcourse aid table and carry your own water.

Take on the Cherokee in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, a scenic but rugged trail ultramarathon with routes from 24 to 85 miles through ridges, towers and river views. Expect livestream updates, lantern lit aid stations and a festive finish with..