Trail Running calendar near Sparta 2026-2027

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..

Trail races on the Eureka Trail in Athens, Tennessee offering a 33 Miler, 11 Miler, and a new 11 Mile ruck division on a flat, gravel rails-to-trails course with two aid stations and limited entries.

Take on a scenic one loop 50K through Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga, featuring rolling single track, wooded trails and unique park landmarks. Expect varied terrain and a rewarding finish in February.

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.

A 6K trail race on Southern Adventist University's White Oak Mountain trails in Collegedale, Tennessee, featuring cash prizes and course-record bounties. Proceeds support the Adventure Program's outreach to local children.

Run scenic single track atop Signal Mountain with 50K or 10 mile options and river gorge views. Join the 25th running and enjoy post race food and local beer.

Trail races at Mountain Cove Farms near Chickamauga, GA offering 10K, 30K and 50K routes that climb Pigeon Mountain and pass features such as Rocktown, Pocket Falls and Whiskey Hollow; the 50K has a 10-hour limit.

Run scenic trails at Fall Creek Falls State Park with a 50K or half marathon on the restored course and stocked aid stations. Finish with event swag, a long sleeve shirt and mugs plus hot food to celebrate.

Tackle rugged trails and scenic vistas at the Savage Gulf Marathon near Coalmont, TN, with a full marathon and 25k option. Limited to 200 entries, this challenging race raises funds for Park Ranger scholarships and offers a ruck division.

Hit the scenic Flipper Bend Trail on Signal Mountain for a half marathon or 5 Miler on March 28, 2026, with proceeds supporting North Chickamauga Creek park and trail conservation. Entry includes a lively post run party with beverages and c..

OUTLAST Nashville is a six hour trail endurance event at Long Hunter State Park where participants run a 5K loop each hour. Complete four or five laps to earn patches and all six for a medal and national leaderboard ranking.

Trail running at Percy Warner Park near Nashville offering a 50K, a trail half marathon and a 6 mile loop on marked blue, white and red trails with significant elevation, aid stations, staggered starts and limited bib transfers.

Take on a scenic loop at the Jones family farm near Franklin TN with 100 mile or epic 200 mile options. Self supported with long time limits and minimal aid, this is a pure endurance test.

A multi distance trail event in Sewanee, Tennessee, running long loops along the West Rim and West Side trails. Courses include large elevation gains and unique awards such as layered steel buckles and whiskey barrel staves.

The Running with Sasquatch will take place in Soddy-Daisy on Saturday 11 April 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Stillhouse 100K in Soddy Daisy TN is a brutally beautiful trail ultra on technical single track with nearly 12,000 feet of climbing over rugged creeks and ridgelines. This demanding 100K is suited for experienced ultrarunners only.

Race rugged Cardwell Mountain trails and finish with a 0.88 mile cave out and back through historic Cumberland Caverns; headlamp required. Pick a 5K or the five loop half and enjoy a race shirt and swag.

Conquer the Bluff in Jacksboro, TN on May 2, 2026 is a 4.2 mile climb to Eagle Bluff with about 930 feet of gain. Proceeds benefit Campbell County High School scholarships and high school athletes may enter free.

The Scenic City Trail Race will take place in Chattanooga on Saturday 9 May 2026. You can run between 13 and 27 miles.

A timed trail festival in Cleveland TN offering 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour events plus a rucking option on 4.35 mile forest loops; proceeds support kids summer camp and community programming.