Trail Running calendar near Sequatchie 2025-2026

The Cherokee Ultra in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, is a challenging trail running event featuring two distances: 70K (46 miles) and 130K (84 miles). Set in the scenic Cherokee National Forest, the course offers rugged mountain terrain with significant elevation gains—over 10,000 feet for the 70K and 1..

The Skunk Ape Trail Run, held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama, is part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series. Scheduled for July 26, 2025, it offers 5-mile and 10-mile trail race options suitable for both new and experienced runners. The course features scenic mountain views, creek crossin..

The Still Hollow Trail Race, held at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga, TN, offers both a half marathon and a 10K race. Known as one of the fastest trail races in the Southeast, the course features wide, soft, and gently rolling pedestrian-only trails in the first half, ideal for both dist..

The Chupacabra Trail Race, held on August 16, 2025, in Monte Sano State Park, Huntsville, Alabama, is the fourth event in the Wild Thangs Trail Series. It offers two distances: a 10K and a half marathon, catering to both new and experienced trail runners. The course features scenic mountain views, c..

The A Race for the Ages will take place in Manchester from Thursday 28 August 2025 to Monday 1 September 2025.

The Bad Beard Events Oli Kai 3, 6, & 9 Hour race takes place at the Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Participants run or walk a 2.1-mile loop trail with approximately 190 feet of elevation gain, choosing to complete as many laps as they wish within 3, 6, or 9..

Oli Via is a trail running event held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, featuring two race distances: a 4.5-mile run and a half marathon. The course is entirely on dirt trails, with many flat and fast sections, but both races present significant elevation challenges—731 feet of climbing for the shorter rac..

The Twisted Ankle Trail Race, held at Sloppy Floyd State Park in Summerville, Georgia, offers trail running distances of 5K, 10 miles, and a half marathon. The event features a mix of wide trails and single-track paths, with highlights including a climb to Marble Mine and, for the longer distances,..

The Guild 7 Trail Race is a 7-mile trail running event held near Chattanooga, Tennessee, on the scenic Guild-Hardy Trail. This well-groomed "truck" trail, popular among locals for running, hiking, and cycling, follows a historic railroad grade dating back to the 1880s. The course features a challeng..

The Misfit Mountain Athletics Fall Adventure Retreat is a multi-day outdoor event held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, from September 18 to 22, 2025. Designed for trail enthusiasts of all levels, the retreat offers guided trail running and hiking with distances ranging from 5 to 15 miles, split into grou..

The Georgia Jewel is a celebrated trail running event held near Dalton, Georgia, featuring distances of 100, 50, 35, and 18 miles. Known as Georgia's longest-standing 100-mile trail race, it takes place on the scenic Pinhoti Trail, with 99% single-track terrain and a challenging climb known as "Mt...

The Conquer the Cave 5K is a unique running event held at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama. The scenic course begins in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains and fields, leading runners into a spectacular 0.6-mile out-and-back section inside one of the Southeast's most impre..

The Go for the Gold Run Fest, held in McMullen Cove, Alabama, is a two-day running event featuring distances from a Kids 1 Mile Fun Run to challenging 25K and 50K trail races. The trail runs offer rugged single-track courses with significant elevation gains—over 2,500 feet for the 25K and 5,000 feet..

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra, held in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, is a historic and iconic event in the backyard ultra running community. Known as the birthplace of the Backyard Ultra format and the site where the World Championship is decided, the race features a 4.1667-mile loop that runners repeat eve..

The Devils Race Track Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at the North Alabama Land Trust’s Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville, AL. The race features a 4.167-mile loop combining runnable single-track trails, including the famous Devils Race Track loop, and a short road section to s..

The Blue Ridge Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in Blue Ridge, Georgia, within the scenic Chattahoochee National Forest. It offers three race distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K, all featuring rugged terrain including single-track trails, creek crossings, steep ascents and descents, and vibr..

The Mystery Mountain Marathon & 12-Miler is an annual trail running event held at Fort Mountain State Park near Chatsworth, Georgia. The race offers two distances: a challenging marathon with approximately 5,500 feet of elevation gain and a 12-mile trail run. Participants traverse rugged, technical..

The Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race is a challenging three-day trail running event held in the scenic mountains around Chattanooga, Tennessee. Covering a total of 60 miles, the race features a 20-mile run on Signal Mountain, an 18-mile point-to-point course along the Cumberland Trail by North Chatt..

The Green Eyes Gallop is a family-friendly running event held in Chickamauga, Georgia, featuring a 10K, 5K, and Monster Mile race. The scenic courses wind through downtown Chickamauga and the Chickamauga Wetlands Trail, with the Monster Mile looping around Helicopter Park. Participants are encourage..

The FSR 100 is a challenging 102-mile mountain road race held in Copperhill, Tennessee, featuring a loop through the Tennessee and North Georgia mountains. With nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain, the course offers rugged mountain views, rivers, and vibrant fall colors, making it ideal for mountai..