Trail Running calendar near Sewanee 2025-2026

Ring in the new year with the Recover From the Holidays 50K in Huntsville on Dec 31, 2025. Ten rolling 3 mile loops on grass with two climbs each loop make a scenic but challenging trail run, and finishers within the nine hour cut off earn..

Tackle Monte Sano trails in Frozen Trash Panda with 10K or half marathon options, bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. Capped at 400 runners; all finishers get a tri blend shirt and award.

Join the Frosty Fireman in Franklin TN for a challenging 5K and a 1 Mile Fun Run supporting the Nashville Fire Fighters Association. Tackle a scenic hilly loop with steep climbs and fast downhills while helping firefighter families.

Tackle a scenic 25K on Raccoon Mountain at the Rabid Raccoon, a counter clockwise trail test featuring ridge and singletrack terrain with a five hour cutoff. Enjoy aid stations, post race food and a campfire style finisher mug.

Run Monte Sano's scenic trails at the Frozen Goat, a Winter Wild Thangs race with 30K, 15K and 4 Mile options featuring bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. Field capped at 400; carry a reusable cup or bottle.

Join a spirited 2 to 3 mile trail fun run at Lula Lake Preserve on Lookout Mountain followed by a group plunge into Lula Lake. This untimed, family friendly event supports conservation of the preserve and its trails.

The Huntsville Slam is a winter multi race challenge asking runners to finish four Huntsville races from November through January to earn a custom embroidered Lululemon finisher garment. Registration closes December 5, 2025.

Mountain Mist is a 50K trail ultramarathon at Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville AL, featuring rocky single track, creek crossings and about 4,300 feet of climbing. It promises a tough scenic challenge with strict cutoffs and a handmade..

Eagle Ridge at Guntersville State Park offers scenic single track trail running on bluff and lake views with 50K, half marathon and 5K options. Field limited to 350 and this cupless race asks runners to bring a bottle or reusable cup.

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..

Take on the flat, scenic Eureka Trail at Gone Loco on Feb 8, 2026 with distances from 11 miles to a 55k qualifier. Limited to 150 entries, the race adds an 11 mile ruck division and livestream coverage along a runnable woodland route.

Take on the Nature Park 50K, a scenic one loop trail race through Chattanooga's Enterprise South Nature Park. Enjoy rolling single track, dense woods, abundant wildlife and a memorable run through historic concrete bunkers.

River to Clouds Trail Run in Chattanooga pairs scenic trail races with a lively whiskey festival and live music, creating a finish line party. The event has been postponed to 2027, with big prize purses for the longest races.

McKee Southern 6, a scenic 6K on White Oak Mountain in Collegedale TN, is on Feb 22, 2026. Cash prizes support the Outdoor Adventure Program that brings local kids to campus ropes courses; expect a steep opening mile and rolling finish.

Run scenic single track atop Signal Mountain in a 50K or 10 Miler with views of the Tennessee River Gorge. Enjoy shoe demos, a post race meal and free beer while supporting Signal Mountain Athletics and local rescue teams.

Celebrate the 20th Delano Park Ultrarun in Decatur AL, on a USATF certified 1 mile unpaved loop with aid every lap and options for 50 mile, 12 hour solo, or 12 hour relay. Register by March 6 to secure your spot.

Run The Cove at Mountain Cove Farms in scenic McLemore Cove with 10K, 30K, and 50K options through ridgelines, waterfalls, historic mines, and overlooks. Pick your distance and tackle rewarding terrain with big views and rugged singletrack.

Choose a 50K or half marathon through Fall Creek Falls State Park on the restored original course, with scenic overlooks and a suspension bridge. Aid stations, finish line hot food, and nearby lodge rooms make for a memorable trail weekend.

Savage Gulf Marathon features a rugged, technical course through waterfalls, bluff edges and old growth forest. Limited to 200 runners, this scenic yet demanding race benefits Tennessee Park Rangers.

Hit the trails at Chickasaw Trace Park in Columbia TN for the Duck River Trail Run 5K and 15K on March 28, 2026, with scenic river views and well marked courses. Net proceeds benefit Maury County Parks and Chickasaw Trace Park.