Trail Running calendar near Thompson's Station 2026-2027

Challenge yourself on the steep, technical trails of the Cheatham Wildlife Reserve near Nashville. This ultra offers 50K, 25K, and 12K distances with a mix of single-track and rugged roads. Finishers are rewarded with local beer, pizza, and..

The CheNarr Rogaine is an 8-hour navigation race through the Cheatham Wildlife Management Area. Teams and solo participants use maps and compasses to find checkpoints within the time limit. The event is co-hosted by HardWin Adventures and t..

Join this third annual trail run in Clarksville featuring a scenic 5K and a 1 mile family fun run. Participants climb toward the iconic Crosses on the Hill to support local school athletics.

Tackle one of the toughest marathons in the Southeast at the Savage Gulf. This event on March 28, 2026, features brutal terrain with steep gorges and rocky trails, supporting park ranger training. Choose from a marathon, a 25K run, or a wei..

Run the scenic trails of Chickasaw Trace Park in Tennessee. This event features 5K and 15K distances, with proceeds supporting local park preservation. Participants receive a free shirt and refreshments on the course.

OUTLAST Nashville is a six-hour endurance test. Runners face a trail 5K every hour, with the goal of completing all six laps to earn the final medal. The event combines pacing on natural terrain with a national leaderboard and prize structu..

McKay Hollow Madness returns for its 19th year on the trails of Monte Sano. Choose the technical 25k or 12k course, featuring infamous sections like Death Trail. This cupless race demands self sufficiency over its challenging, muddy terrain..

Multi-day trail event in Franklin, TN offering set-distance 200 and 100 mile races on a 2 mile single track loop. Entrants must self support, use GPS to verify distance, and note there are no pets or refunds.

Run miles along the scenic rim trails of Franklin State Forest overlooking the coves. Choose from four distances, from a half marathon to a 100 miler, each with its own elevation challenge and official finish time. Unique awards include ste..

The Snaketail 50 in Summertown, TN, offers trail runs from a 5k to a 50-miler on scenic loops with creek crossings and rolling terrain. Proceeds support the Swan Conservation Trust's land preservation efforts. Camping is available, and all..

A trail run at Preservation Park benefiting local foster children. Choose a 5K or 10K on varied terrain, open to runners, walkers, and leashed dogs. All proceeds support the New To You nonprofit.

Run 6 miles of soft, scenic trails at Bells Bend Park near the Cumberland River. The event coincides with the Nashville Outdoor Recreation Festival, offering a chance to explore local vendors after the race. Remember to bring your own water..

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.

The Smoke Rise Trail Run features half marathon, 10K, and 5K distances on the scenic trails of Blevins Gap Land Trust in Huntsville. All finishers get a medal, and it's a cupless event requiring your own hydration. The race is capped at 250..

Experience a diverse trail run on Chapman Mountain featuring grass, gravel, and dirt paths. This Huntsville Track Club Grand Prix event offers a scenic course through the Land Trust of North Alabama.

The Wild Thangs Trail Series features four summer trail runs in the Huntsville mountains. Each event offers two distances, with scenic bluff views and creek crossings. Pizza awaits all finishers, and series registrants get a shirt and plaqu..

Kick off the Wild Thangs Trail Series with the Big Foot Trail Run in Huntsville, Alabama. Choose from a scenic 5K or 10K course featuring bluff views and creek crossings. It's a cupless race with on-course aid stations and series bundle dis..

Celebrate the Fourth of July in Huntsville with the certified Firecracker 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run. The event features a greenway course, finisher medals, and post-race home-baked food. Early registration includes a technical tank top.

The Jackalope Trail Run offers 8-mile and 4-mile courses through the scenic trails of Monte Sano State Park near Huntsville. As part of the Wild Thangs Trail Series, runners can enjoy mountain views, creek crossings, and post-race pizza. It..

Event Information The Skunk Ape Trail Run offers two distances: a 5 mile run and a 10 mile run. It is the third event in the Wild Thangs Trail Series. The race is held at Monte Sano State Park in Huntsville, Alabama. The total number of par..