Trail Running calendar near Sparta 2026-2027

Timed run and walk event on a flat USATF certified 2.00 mile loop at Camp Jordan in East Ridge Tennessee, offering 3, 6, 12, and 24 hour races with on course support, camping options, and awards for top finishers.

A multi-course trail and obstacle event on May 2, 2026 at Henry Horton State Park in Lewisburg, TN supporting A Soldier’s Child Foundation. Distances range from a 26.2 mile multi-lap Crucible to a kids' Gauntlet with frequent start times.

A 4.2 mile race in Jacksboro that climbs about 930 feet to an overlook on Eagle Bluff and returns to the start, with proceeds supporting Campbell County High School scholarships.

A measured 6.65 mile loop in Chattanooga is used repeatedly for a half marathon and full marathon; proceeds support Wild Trails and the event is in its 20th consecutive year.

A free, untimed 3-mile trail run at The Cove at Concord Park on May 10, 2026, with Altra shoe demos, post-run coffee and hydration, and optional breakfast burritos.

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 timed trail event in Cleveland TN with 3, 6, 12, and 24 hour races plus a rucking division on a 4.35 mile forest loop; proceeds support local youth and community programs.

A Last Man Standing event in Chattanooga where runners repeat a 4.3-mile loop with a one hour limit per lap. After each timed cutoff the field shrinks until a single runner remains.

A Last Person Standing one-mile loop on private land near Franklin, TN, the Mid-State Mile features two climbs and 340 feet of gain per loop. Entries go to a waitlist with priority for past participants and the first 85 signups.

A low-key trail event at Lula Lake Land Trust near Chattanooga offering an easy 5K and a more technical 15K with rope sections and a descent to Lula Falls. Hikers welcome; proceeds benefit the land trust.

A July event in Madisonville, TN featuring 17.76- and 7.4-mile courses, an in-person ruck division with set pack weights, and a virtual 17.76 option; the course follows the Kefauver greenway and local bike trail.

A self-reliant 314-mile road race from a Mississippi River ferry to the Rock on Sand Mountain, run across highways and backroads in July. No aid stations or crew vehicles; optional pre-race bus and hotel logistics are available.

Run through the night on a 3-mile forest loop at Henry Horton State Park. Choose from 3, 6, 12, or 24 hour timed events under the stars. It's a grassroots race where every step supports a nonprofit providing school supplies for kids.

Experience the scenic trails of Oak Ridge at the Haw Ridge Trail Race. Balance a significant early ridge climb with several miles of smooth running along the lake in this 8 mile or kids 1 mile event.

A mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, with three options: 130K, 70K, and the Waucheesi 24M vertical challenge. Courses use trails in Cherokee National Forest with aid stations, a finish celebration, and live YouTube coverag..

Trail running at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga on August 1, 2026, with a half marathon and a 10K on wide, soft trails. Proceeds benefit Wild Trails, a local 501(c)(3) supporting nature trails.

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..

An endurance running festival at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park featuring timed loop races from 3 to 24 hours, a ruck division with specific weight rules, finisher awards, and a $500 prize for a new 24-hour course record.

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.

Oli Kai is a timed trail event at Reflection Riding Arboretum in Chattanooga offering 3, 6, and 9 hour options on a 2.1 mile loop with about 190 feet of elevation gain. The weekend includes camping, a campfire concert, and a follow up 5K or..