Trail Running calendar near Sewanee 2026-2027

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.

Nashville Spartan Event Weekend at Neal Farms features Sprint 5 km with 20 obstacles, Super 10 km with 25 obstacles, kids races, workshops and Hurricane Heat endurance formats. The course crosses rolling fields, dense woods and a 12 foot wi..

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 3, 2026. It uses a 4.1666667 mile loop and limits entries to the first 75 runners with a wait list.

A community 5K and 1K kids run on October 3, 2026 at Model High School in Rome, GA that mixes wooded trail and paved road, supports school programs, and includes a commemorative T-shirt plus awards by age group.

A last runner standing backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville, AL, featuring repeated 4.167 mile loops on trail by day and road at night. Finishers receive event apparel and a finisher cap; 24 hours or 100 miles earns a bu..

A 7 mile trail race on Monte Sano Mountain in Huntsville on October 11, 2026, with marked trails, water stations near miles 2 and 4, packet pick-up at Fleet Feet Huntsville, and a training group available beforehand.

A three-day, 60-mile stage trail race around Chattanooga with routes on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain, organized by Wild Trails with strict time cut-offs and nightly gatherings at the Crash Pad.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 17, 2026, held as part of the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships with entry based on silver ticket wins or At Large qualification.

Tough Mudder Nashville on October 17, 2026 at Neal Farms features 15K and 5K obstacle courses, an Infinity multi-lap option, spectator access, and finisher rewards including medals, shirts, headbands and a finisher drink.

A 20 mile loop on Sewanee’s Perimeter Trail held October 17, 2026, starting and finishing at the Mountain Goat Visitor Center. The race includes three aid stations, vendor partnerships, and donates 10% of proceeds to the Perimeter Trail Fun..

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.

Trail marathon, half marathon and 10K in Huntsville on October 18 2026 with a cupless policy. Entries include a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post race meal.

A weekend trail event in McMullen Cove, AL featuring a certified 5K Sublett Challenge and 25K and 50K mountain trail races with significant climbing and aid stations. Proceeds support childhood cancer research.

A haunted night trail event in Franklin, TN on October 31, 2026 featuring a 1.1-mile loop with trick-or-treat stations each lap, costume elements, steep climbs, no-pet policy, and a firm no-refund rule.

A Chattanooga trail event where runners and their dogs choose a 10K, 5K, or 1 mile Pup Dash. The day features dog friendly aid stations, race swag for humans, bandanas for dogs, and a post run gathering with local craft beer and vendors.

Trail running event in Franklin TN on November 7, 2026 offering multiple distances including a 50 Miler and ruck divisions. The course features long uninterrupted trail, elevation changes, clear gear rules and crew restrictions.

A community road race on the Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances plus virtual options. Veterans register free and active duty entries have a reduced fee; medals and age group awards are offered.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust in Lookout Mountain GA include 50K, half marathon, 10K and a 1 mile kids run. Courses use local trail systems and aid stations are placed roughly every 3 to 4 miles.

Trail races of 5K and 15K at Cathedral Caverns State Park with the final miles running through a lit cave segment. Aid stations are provided and entries are capped with specified cutoffs and race shirts and finisher medals for all entrants.

The The Hill will take place in Petersburg on Saturday 14 November 2026.