Trail Running calendar near Townsend 2026-2027

Trail races of 30K and 50K start and finish at Mulberry Gap in the Cohutta Wilderness, featuring long gravel approaches and climbs on Pinhoti trails. Aid stations provide typical ultra fare and hard cutoffs are enforced with volunteer suppo..

A seven mile trail race in Sylva NC that climbs 2,770 feet to summit BlackRock and runs through spruce forests on rocky roads and single track. Finish in 101 minutes or less for a belt buckle and a sub hour nets a cash prize.

The The Trail That Can't Be Concord will take place in Knoxville from Saturday 21 March 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run between 10 and 20 kilometers.

A 74-mile trail race from Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center to Amicalola Falls with about 16,000 ft of ascent and descent. Runners carry a 1 lb railroad spike; finishes under 24 hours earn a Western States lottery ticket.

Trail races around Helen, Georgia, including marathon, half marathon and a 4 miler, all starting and finishing on a field by the Chattahoochee River. Courses use Unicoi State Park trails and offer aid stations, parking, and a post-race gath..

A 4.2 mile out-and-back race in Jacksboro that climbs about 930 feet to the top of Eagle Bluff, with a virtual run option and proceeds supporting Campbell County High School scholarships.

The Gamble is a variable-distance loop race in Hendersonville, NC. A dice roll before the start determines how many 1.67 mile laps each competitor runs, with cupless aid at the loop and a course that mixes singletrack, paths, stairs and pos..

An inaugural trail ultramarathon near Ellijay GA offering 100 mile and 50 mile courses through three national forest sections. The 100 mile course lists 104 miles and 21K vertical gain with a 40 hour cutoff while the 50 mile has a 20 hour c..

A team relay covering about 208 miles from Brevard to Bryson City on April 24 25 2026. Teams of 6 9 or 12 share 36 legs across trails forest roads and paved sections.

The 10K Ruck Race is part of the Veterans Heritage Ridge Run, a fundraiser for Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. It takes place on the hilly, wooded hiking trails of Sharps Ridge in Knoxville. The event also offers a virtual run option.

A 3.1 miles road race and ruck to Brasstown Bald with 1700 feet of climbing. The event includes a ruck division with weight requirements, awards for top finishers, and provides shirts and medals.

Course Details The event takes place at Wag Valley Farm. The course is a loop of approximately 3.1 miles. It begins on a flat section through a field with views of mountains before entering woods on a single-track trail. The trail features..

Hann Jivin' in the Dark is a night trail race through the unlit woods of Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Runners on the 6-mile course must bring their own light, while kids can enjoy a shorter, less dark version. The event is part of a larger..

This 104-mile ultramarathon traverses the Chattahoochee National Forest with 33,000 feet of climbing. It qualifies for major lottery races and has strict entry requirements for experienced trail runners.

A 57.5 mile point to point trail race from Blairsville to Blue Ridge, Georgia, featuring about 17,000 feet of ascent and descent, technical single track, ten aid stations, and live tracking and race packet details provided before the event.

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.

A grassroots trail half marathon in Sky Valley, GA on May 31, 2026, offering official timing only with no shirts or awards. Registration closes May 27; day-of cash entry is allowed for $45.

On May 31, 2026 this event in Knoxville combines SwimRun team and individual races with trail-only 5k and half marathon options, using course routes through Mead's Quarry and Ijams Nature Center in the Urban Wilderness.

A timed trail festival in Maryville offering 24 hour, 12 hour, and 6 hour options plus relays and night runs. The event uses a 2 mile loop at McArthur Pavilion with aid every lap and chip timing.

Sharp's Ridge Rambler in Knoxville offers 7 mile, 4 mile and a kids trail mile on park trails around Sharp's Ridge, featuring short paved approaches and moderately technical, flowing singletrack with gradual climbs and descents.