Trail Running calendar near Soddy-Daisy 2025-2026

Fierce Dragon is a multi day trail event at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA featuring ultramarathon distances from 40K to an epic 200 mile challenge. Register by Jan 8 to tackle classic Duncan Ridge terrain with aid supported courses.

Join the Tsali Ultra on Jan 17, 2026 in Nantahala National Forest with 8K, 30K and 50K courses along Fontana Lake and Great Smoky Mountain views. The 50K is the NC USATF trail championship and a scenic but demanding single track test.

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.

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.

Explore Maryville College Woods at the Wanderers Trail Race with a chip timed 5k, a youth 5k and a Kids Trail Mile. Tackle rolling hills, streams, rocks and roots in a scenic, family friendly trail challenge.

Run the 19th annual Red Top Rumble on Feb 1, 2026 at Red Top Mountain State Park: an 11.5 mile trail through woods with bridge crossings and Lake Allatoona views. Scenic course and community vibe make for a fun day on the trails.

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.

Join Matchmakers & Mimosas 5K at Ott Vineyards on Feb 21 for a fun vineyard run or a relaxed Sip & Stroll. Finishers get a Valentine shirt, custom medal and a complimentary mimosa.

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 through the Cohutta Wilderness from Mulberry Gap with challenging 30k and 50k trail courses featuring climbs, creek crossings and scenic overlooks. Robust aid stations and friendly volunteers keep you fueled on this rugged ultra.

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.

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.

The Georgia Death Race is a 74 mile trail ultramarathon in Blairsville with 16,000 feet of climb and a 25 hour cutoff. Runners carry a railroad spike to toss at the finish and a sub 24 hour finish earns a Western States qualifier entry.

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.

Run the scenic Flipper Bend Trail on Signal Mountain with half marathon and 5 mile options while supporting local park and trail projects. Entry includes a post run party with beverages and chili for a festive finish.

Tackle wooded single and double track at Red Top Mountain State Park on April 4, 2026 in the Dirty Spokes Iron Hill trail run. Choose 7.5 or 3.8 miles and enjoy rugged trails, medals and a capped field for an intimate race day vibe.