Trail Running calendar near Sewanee 2026-2027

The Wild Thangs Trail Series features four summer trail runs in the Huntsville mountains. Each event offers two distances, with scenic bluff views and creek crossings. Pizza awaits all finishers, and series registrants get a shirt and plaqu..

Kick off the Wild Thangs Trail Series with the Big Foot Trail Run in Huntsville, Alabama. Choose from a scenic 5K or 10K course featuring bluff views and creek crossings. It's a cupless race with on-course aid stations and series bundle dis..

Explore the trails at Lula Lake Land Trust in this low-key social race. Choose between a gentle 5K or a challenging 15K featuring a rope section and a descent to Lula Falls. Proceeds support land conservation.

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Huntsville with the certified Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. The event features a greenway course, finisher medals, and post-race home-baked food. Early registration includes a technical tank top.

The Vol State is a 314 mile, self supported journey on foot from Missouri to Georgia. With no aid stations or crew support, runners must navigate the July heat and find their own supplies. It's a true test of self reliance across the Americ..

The Jackalope Trail Run offers 8-mile and 4-mile courses through the scenic trails of Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville. As part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, runners can enjoy mountain views, creek crossings, and post-race pizza. It..

Event Information The Skunk Ape Trail Run offers two distances: a 5 mile run and a 10 mile run. It is the third event in the Wild Thangs Trail Series. The race is held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. The total number of par..

Run through the wooded trails of Enterprise South Nature Park near Chattanooga. Choose between a fast 10K or a half marathon that explores remote areas. The event supports local trail conservation.

Brave the summer heat and hills of rural Tennessee in this unique trail race supporting animal rescue. Choose your challenge from one to twenty-four hours on a repeating loop course. All proceeds benefit the Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary, an..

The Chupacabra Trail Race is the final race in the Wild Thangs Trail Series, held at Monte Sano State Park. Runners can choose a 10K or half marathon on a scenic course with creek crossings and bluff views. All participants get a series t-s..

The Oli Via trail races in Chattanooga offer a half marathon and 5K on entirely dirt courses. With significant elevation gain on both distances, it's a challenging event suited for runners and hikers meeting specific pace requirements. The..

The Caney Fork Ultra explores Tennessee's remote Caney Fork backcountry from Camp Latimer. Choose between a demanding 50-mile route or a rugged 25K run or ruck. The event offers a full weekend experience with on-site camping and a community..

Celebrate 20 years at the Twisted Ankle Trail Race in Georgia's Sloppy Floyd State Park. This special edition features a unique 20-mile option alongside classic distances from a 5K to a half marathon. All proceeds support the park.

Run the beautiful, single-track Pinhoti trail in northwest Georgia. Choose from four distances, from 18 to 100 miles. Finish with food, drinks, and celebration in a communal atmosphere.

This unique 5K runs through Cathedral Caverns State Park. Participants enter the cave after 1.9 miles for an illuminated out and back section. The event features wave starts, a finisher medal for all, and a constant cool temperature inside..

Join the F5 Half Marathon, 5K and 1 Mile at Hays Farm Park Run in Huntsville on September 26, 2026. Scenic trails around the pond, a certified half marathon, family fun, fitness pop ups, food trucks and a community bike ride make it a festi..

A challenging three-day trail running stage race in the mountains around Chattanooga. Each day features a different route on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain. The event is intended for experienced runners and incl..

Traverse the scenic and rugged trails of Fort Mountain State Park. The marathon and 12-miler offer challenging climbs and historic views. Runners gather for a post-race celebration by the lake.

The Wade Mountain Marathon in Huntsville, Alabama, offers a unique trail marathon, half marathon, and 10K on low-traffic paths under fall foliage. All participants receive a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal, and a post-race meal. It's a cu..

The Natchez Trace Trail Run takes place on November 7, 2026, in Franklin, TN. It features four trail running distances and a rucking division, all on the trails of the Natchez Trace Parkway. Specific rules apply for hydration, crew support,..