Trail Running calendar near Sewanee 2026-2027

Trail races on dirt trails in Chattanooga, TN with multiple distances including a half marathon and a 4.5 mile option. Courses feature significant climbing, set cutoff times, and post race snacks and beverages.

Trail races through rugged Caney Fork and Scotts Gulf backcountry in Middle Tennessee, featuring a new 50 mile distance plus 25K run and 25K ruck divisions. The weekend centers on Camp Latimer with camping and cabin lodging.

A trail race at Sloppy Floyd State Park offering 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a one-year 20-mile option. Courses include wide trails, some single track, climbs to Becky's Bluff, and natural trail features like rocks and roots.

The Georgia Jewel in Dalton, GA on September 18 to 19, 2026 offers 100 mile, 50 mile, 35 mile and 18 mile trail races on the Pinhoti with extensive single track, bused starts for shorter races, and crew friendly loops.

Experience a unique 5K run through a scenic valley and a lit cavern in Alabama. Enjoy mountain views and a subterranean turn around point with constant cool temperatures.

Experience a family friendly fitness festival in Huntsville featuring a certified half marathon, a scenic 5K, and a kids fun run. Enjoy local food trucks, wellness vendors, and pop up fitness classes at Hays Farm.

A third annual off-road 5K on a historic family farm in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with a course through sunflower fields and pastures and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Spartan Race weekend at Neal Farms in Lebanon TN offers a Sprint 5K with 20 obstacles and a Super 10K with 25 obstacles, plus kids races and Hurricane Heat formats. The course crosses rolling fields, dense woods and a 12 foot wide creek.

A Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra on a 4.1666667 mile loop in Bell Buckle TN, held October 3, 2026. Entry is limited to the first 75 registrants with a wait list available.

A Last Runner Standing backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville, Alabama, run on a repeating 4.167 mile loop each hour. Trail loops move to an out-and-back on Spragins Hollow Road after dark, with shirts, caps, and a buckle..

A three day, approximately 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with stages on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail and Signal Mountain. Daily cutoffs and a 15 minutes per mile fitness expectation apply and proceeds support Wild Tr..

A backyard ultra in team format at the Big Farm-Short Creek in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026. Only athletes qualified by silver ticket or by At-Large ranking may compete and the qualifying window closes August 15, 2026.

Tough Mudder Nashville at Neal Farms on October 17, 2026 offers 5K and 15K obstacle courses plus an Infinity multi lap option. Participants can earn a 2026 finisher medal, shirt, headband and a finisher drink while spectators enjoy Mudder V..

A 20 mile loop on Sewanee's Perimeter Trail around the University of the South, featuring overlooks, lakes, and three aid stations; a portion of proceeds supports the Perimeter Trail Fund.

Trail marathon and 12 mile races at Fort Mountain State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring roughly 5,500 feet of climbing across single track, rocky and mixed use trails and a summit stone wall with fall mountain views.

A trail running event in Huntsville, AL offering marathon, half marathon and 10K on low-traffic trails. Entry includes a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post race meal, and aid stations are cupless.

Trail running weekend at McMullen Cove, Alabama offering a certified 5K plus 25K and 50K trail races with notable elevation gain. Proceeds support childhood cancer research and routes include landmark views and aid stations.

A Halloween night trail run near Franklin, Tennessee, built around a 1.1 mile haunted loop with trick or treat stations each lap and themed tasks. Costumes may be required, no pets are allowed and entry fees are non refundable.

A Chattanooga trail event for dogs and their owners offering a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K, and 10K, with veterinary support, dog friendly aid stations, local beer and vendors. Proceeds benefit Reflection Riding.

Trail race near Garrison Creek Trail in Franklin, TN offering 50 mile, marathon, half and ruck divisions. The course features long uninterrupted trail sections and set rules for ruck weights and self carried hydration.