Trail Running calendar near Sparta 2026-2027

A private-land ultrarun in Franklin, TN on a mostly single-track 2-mile loop offering **200-mile** and **100-mile** set-distance races with long time limits, significant elevation gain, self-supported rules, and strict no-pets and no-refund..

Rim Runner Trail Races in Sewanee TN use a large rim loop through Franklin State Forest, offering races from a half marathon up to 100 miles with substantial elevation gains and distinctive buckle and whiskey barrel awards.

A trail 5K along North Chickamauga Creek at Ivy Academy in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with options for a wildflower walk, a ruck event that collects food donations, and a nonracing Sleepy Sasquatch entry to support Ivy Academy athletics.

Experience 800 acres of natural beauty at the Bells Bend 6 Miler. Run along the Cumberland River on soft grass and dirt trails during this community event held alongside the Nashville Outdoor Recreation Festival.

Trail and road races in Mcminnville that finish with a 0.88 mile out and back through Cumberland Caverns. Events include a 5K, a half marathon with five trail loops, and a separate road 5k.

Tackle the 4.2-mile climb to the top of Eagle Bluff, gaining 930 feet on a course of gravel roads and trails. This event supports scholarships for Campbell County High School students and offers both in-person and virtual participation opti..

Support A Soldiers Child Foundation at Henry Horton State Park with trail races and obstacle courses ranging from 5K to a full marathon. Enjoy a festival atmosphere with games food and music for the whole family.

Trail race in Chattanooga on a surveyed 6.65 mile loop, with the half marathon run as two laps and the marathon as four laps. Proceeds support Wild Trails, a local trail conservation nonprofit.

Experience a scenic 6.1 mile trail race through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area featuring sandstone bluffs and waterfalls. This exclusive event is limited to 100 runners and offers over 1000 feet of elevation gain.

A Last Man Standing race in Chattanooga where runners repeat a 4.3 mile loop each hour until only one remains. Finish each loop within one hour to continue; missing the cutoff means elimination.

A Last Person Standing mile on private land near Franklin TN, the Mid-State Mile challenges runners to complete repeated one mile loops with 340 feet of climb per loop and strict 20 minute limits and selection-based entry.

Trail event at Lula Lake Land Trust in Chattanooga offering 5K and 15K trail courses. The 5K is mostly easy while the 15K includes a rope section and a descent to Lula Falls, with hikers who average 16 minute miles welcome.

An Independence Day event in Madisonville, TN featuring run and ruck options over 17.76 and 7.4 miles, a five hour course cutoff, a virtual option from July 2 to July 8, and patriotic bibs, awards, and a post-event cookout.

A 314-mile self-supported road race from a Mississippi River ferry to the Rock on Sand Mountain in Georgia, run over highways and backroads with twice-daily check-ins and optional bus-and-hotel logistics.

A multi-distance mountain ultra in Tellico Plains with 130K, 70K and a new 24 mile Waucheesi Vert Challenge, routed on Benton MacKaye and John Muir Trail corridors and featuring on-course aid stations and live YouTube coverage.

Trail race at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga offering a half marathon and a 10K on wide, soft pedestrian trails with a wooded second half for the longer distance. Proceeds support Wild Trails, a local nonprofit.

Experience a unique multi day ultramarathon where your age determines your clock. Run as many miles as possible on a one mile loop in a community focused event that celebrates veteran athletes and long distance legends.

Trail races on dirt in Chattanooga on September 6, 2026, with a 1/2 marathon and a 4.5 mile option; significant elevation gain, set cutoffs, and post-race snacks provided.

A trail event in Sparta, Tennessee that explores the Caney Fork and Scotts Gulf backcountry over rugged, geologic terrain. Distances include a 50 mile ultra plus 25K run and 25K ruck with on site lodging at Camp Latimer.

A secret-course 50K at Frozen Head State Park with heavy climb and limited markings, strict rules including no GPS, and an all-or-nothing decision point that separates the marathon finish from the full 50K.