Trail Running calendar near Townsend 2026-2027

The Cruel Jewel 100 is a 104 mile mountain trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blue Ridge GA, featuring 33,000 feet of climbing and a 48 hour limit. Rugged singletrack, remote aid stations, and sweeping mountain views make..

Cruel Jewel 50 is a rugged point to point trail run across the North Georgia Mountains, covering about 57.5 miles from Blairsville to Blue Ridge. Expect steep climbs, rocky ridgelines, old growth forests, a historic Toccoa River bridge, and..

Run forested rolling hills at the Johnston Woods Trail Festival in Cleveland, with timed options from 3 to 24 hours to suit any pace. Stocked aid stations, pizza and awards benefit kids summer camp and community programs.

Enjoy the Rabun Half Marathon in Sky Valley on May 31, 2026, a scenic trail course past Ammon Falls and stretches of the Bartram Trail with views of Rabun Bald. This grassroots run celebrates pure trail running with no t shirts, no swag, an..

Run looped trail timed events at the Three Sisters Ultra Festival in Maryville College Woods, with 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour options plus 50K, 100K and 100 mile distances. Live music, disc golf and relay fun on site.

Hit the trails at Sharp's Ridge Rambler in Knoxville on June 13, 2026, with 7 mile, 4 mile and a kids trail mile over flowing, moderately technical ridge singletrack. Enjoy scenic climbs and fast finishes for all ages and abilities.

Celebrate July 4 in Madisonville with the 1776 Merica Run featuring 17.76 and 7.4 mile options, ruck divisions, patriotic awards and a postrace hot dog cookout. Costumes encouraged and the event will be live streamed.

Join the Haw Ridge Trail Race in Oak Ridge Tennessee on July 11 2026 for an 8 mile trail through rolling climbs and lakeside singletrack plus a kids one mile fun run. Expect scenic views, a midcourse aid table and carry your own water.

Take on the Cherokee in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, a scenic but rugged trail ultramarathon with routes from 24 to 85 miles through ridges, towers and river views. Expect livestream updates, lantern lit aid stations and a festive finish with..

Trail Camp for Big Kids is an adult trail running camp in Robinsville, NC where runners and non runners gather for guided group runs, navigation practice, team building, and camp activities in the Nantahala National Forest. Expect flexible..

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.

Tackle scenic lakeside loops at Fort Loudon State Historic Park with timed endurance options from 3 Hour to 24 Hour and a dedicated ruck division. The runnable 3.65 mile loop climbs about 500 feet and offers spectator access, awards and a $..

Tackle rugged trails and lake views at Panther Creek State Park with a half, 10K and kids mile for all ages. Expect steep single track, big climbs, aid stations and a limited edition event shirt for finishers.

Take on the Barkley Fall Classic, a rugged 50 kilometer trail ultramarathon through Frozen Head State Park with steep climbs, limited markings and a surprise course revealed the night before. Expect a true test of grit and trail smarts.

Assault on Yonah Mountain in Cleveland GA on Sept 26, 2026 is a point to summit race covering 2.5 miles with about 1650 feet of climb over technical, rocky trails. Ruck division and handmade awards reward top finishers; grippy shoes advised..

Explore the rugged beauty of Big South Fork with trail runs on Saturday, September 26, 2026 in Oneida, Tennessee. Choose a challenging 17.5 Mile out and back or a scenic 10K loop, both starting from Bandy Creek Campground.

Take on scenic single track through the Chattahoochee National Forest at the Blue Ridge Ultra in Blue Ridge GA. Pick 15K, 30K or 50K starting and finishing at Shallowford iron bridge, with aid stations, a race shirt and a post race meal.

Tackle a 100 mile road loop through the Tennessee and North Georgia mountains with nearly 15,000 feet of climbing, rivers and fall foliage. FSR 100 takes place October 17, 2026 in Copperhill TN with a 32 hour cutoff.

Trick or Trail in Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 offers a family friendly 5K and 1 Mile Spooky Sprint through the Historic 7th Avenue District and Oklawaha Greenway. Post race fun includes cider, vendors, a costume contest and fall fest..

Sky To Summit in Sky Valley, Georgia offers 25K and 50K mountain trail races that crest Rabun Bald and run through vivid fall foliage. Expect technical climbs, solid aid, and medals plus a post race meal for 50K finishers.