Trail Running calendar near Sparta 2025-2026

Hit the scenic trails of Haw Ridge Park on July 11, 2026 for an 8 mile lake loop plus student and kids trail options. Expect rolling climbs, lakeside views, a midcourse aid stop and a friendly community vibe for all ages.

Experience Cherokee Forest on rugged ridgelines, river views and historic trails for an ultramarathon near Tellico Plains. Choose 130K, 70K or Waucheesi, enjoy lantern lit night stations, on course aid and a finish festival with live tracki..

Run looped trails at the Dog Days of Summer Trail Race in Grandview to support Flying Pigs Sanctuary and animals in rural Tennessee. Timed events from 1 hour to 24 hour on 1 or 3 mile loops, plus free tent camping and a glamping auction.

Barkley Fall Classic is a rugged 50 km trail ultramarathon at Frozen Head State Park on September 19, 2026. Expect brutal climbs, runnable singletrack and a course map revealed the night before, with proceeds supporting the park.

Experience the rugged Big South Fork on 17.5 Mile or 10K trail courses from Bandy Creek Campground on September 26, 2026. Register in advance, enjoy aid stations and finisher apparel, and camp nearby with NPS reservations.

Take on a scenic 7K or enjoy a 2 mile walk around Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, finishing by the historic mansion. Early registrants receive a commemorative shirt and custom medal while proceeds benefit the Andrew Jackson Foundation.

Challenge yourself on scenic single track and jeep roads at Norris Dam State Park with 25k or 50k options. Finishers receive a limited edition series shirt and a deluxe finisher's medal to celebrate the achievement.