Trail Running calendar near Rocky Top 2025-2026

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

Hit scenic, technical trails at the Dirty South Trail Races in Knoxville on December 7, 2025, featuring a half marathon, 10K and Kids Trail Mile through Ijams Nature Center and Ross Marble Quarry. Early registrants may receive a special tec..

Run the Frozen Nuts Trail Run in Nancy, Kentucky on January 3, 2026 with a half marathon, 10K, 5K and a 5K competitive walk. Scenic winter trails and solid on course support make it great for racers and casual runners alike.

Run scenic singletrack on the Tsali Trail beside Fontana Lake with Great Smoky Mountain views in 50K, 30K or 8K distances. The 50K is the NC USATF 50K Trail Championship with prize money and volunteer supported aid stations.

Take on the Wanderers' Trail Race on January 25 at Maryville College Woods. The chip timed 5k winds over hills, streams and roots, with a kids trail mile and youth 5k for a family friendly day of scenic trail running.

Take on rolling camp trails at the Wesley Woods Trail Race with a kids 1 mile run, 3, 6, 9 and 12 mile trail races and a 3 mile guided hike. Hilly single and double track loops, aid station support, and proceeds benefit Camp Wesley Woods.

Gone Loco in Athens Tennessee on Feb 8, 2026 offers 33 mile, 11 mile and 11 mile ruck routes along a flat, runnable former rail trail through woodlands and countryside. Only 150 spots so register early for swag.

Run the wild Warbird 100 in Hyden, Kentucky this mid March 2026, with 100 mile, 50k and half marathon options on scenic trail terrain. Shorter course runners may meet 100 mile finishers as routes overlap near the finish.

Hit the trails in Nancy Kentucky on March 21 2026 for the Lucky Opossum, featuring a half marathon, 10K, 5K run and a 5K competitive walk. Scenic singletrack and friendly competition make it a perfect spring challenge.

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.

Join the Veterans Heritage Ridge Run on April 25, 2026 to fund Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. Choose a timed 5K, a family mile walk, or a 10K ruck on scenic wooded trails and celebrate community and veterans.

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.

Three Sisters Ultra Festival in Maryville College Woods offers 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour timed trail options plus relays on a friendly 2 mile loop with aid available every lap. Enjoy live music and a lively festival vibe as you stack loop..

On July 11, 2026 in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the Haw Ridge Trail Race features a scenic 8 Mile route along the lake plus a student 8 Mile and a kids trail mile. Expect flowing singletrack, a lakeside mid race aid station, and bring personal hy..

The Cherokee on July 18, 2026 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee is a rugged trail event with multiple distances, highlighted by a 130K with massive elevation gain. Lantern lit aid stations and a finisher buckle await finishers.

Experience the Dog Days of Summer Trail Race weekend in Grandview, Tennessee, with looped trails from 1 mile to 24 hour events over hilly summer terrain. Camp by the course and run to benefit Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary.

Run scenic trails at Panther Creek State Park in Morristown TN on Saturday September 5, 2026 with a challenging 13.1 mile, a 10K and a Kids Trail Mile plus student divisions. Expect rolling single track, lake views and a fun festival finish..

Run a 50K on a secret course at Frozen Head State Park with steep climbs, runnable sections and sparse markings revealed the night before. Finish early or push for the full test and vie for guaranteed Big Barkley spring slots.

Run the rugged trails of Big South Fork in Oneida, Tennessee with 17.5 mile and 10K options through scenic single track and creekside views. Finish with a family picnic and camping at Bandy Creek for a full weekend of trail fun.

Tackle scenic single track and jeep roads around Norris Dam State Park with 25k and 50k options that start and finish at the Tea Room pavilion. Expect challenging terrain, aid stations, optional live tracking and special finisher medals.