Trail Running calendar near Townsend 2026-2027

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..

Experience a relaxed weekend of mountain running and community at the Nantahala National Forest. This adult trail camp features group runs and forest adventures for all activity levels in a social campground setting.

Experience a late afternoon trail race at the Kanuga Conference Center featuring mixed surfaces and gentle elevation. This community event offers both in-person and virtual 5K options with finishers medals for all participants.

Bryre Dragon at Vogel State Park offers three trail races over the Duncan Ridge with multiple aid points, landmark cutoffs, and time limits for each distance.

H9 Dragon is a club-only trail running event at Vogel State Park, Blairsville, GA, offering a marathon and a 50-mile race along the Duncan Ridge. Entry fees cover day-use costs, shirts, food, and a stainless-steel finisher medal.

Experience an off road adventure at Panther Creek State Park featuring half marathon and 10K trail distances. Run through wooded loops and scenic lakeside paths in this established Tennessee trail series event.

Experience an off road adventure through trails and mud pits at the Harmony Family Center in Maryville. Featuring a three mile obstacle course and a youth run, this event offers a gritty experience for individuals and teams.

Experience a unique run through a wildlife park past exotic animals like zebras and kangaroos. This family friendly fundraiser in Georgia includes park admission and finisher medallions for all participants.

A tough 50 kilometer trail race at Frozen Head State Park with the course map revealed the night before, strict rules including no GPS, and a final decision point offering a marathon or an all or nothing 50k finish.

Experience a beautiful trail run at Big Ridge State Park with the Ridge Runner 5k or enjoy a paved 1 mile fun run. All proceeds benefit YMCA wellness and education programs for children.

Challenge yourself on the last Sunday in September with a 2.5-mile ascent of Yonah Mountain, climbing 1,650 feet to the summit. Choose to run, hike, or join the ruck division carrying a weighted pack. Enjoy the earned views before hiking ba..

Experience the natural beauty of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area with a loop trail race featuring 17.5 mile and 10K options primarily on single track terrain.

A trail race on the Bartram Trail in Franklin, NC offering 25K and 50K courses with substantial elevation gain, multiple aid stations, a 150-runner field limit, shuttle service for 25K, and post-race music and food.

Traverse the mountain peaks of the Chattahoochee National Forest in this scenic trail race featuring creek crossings and technical singletrack. Choose from distances including an ultra 50K or a dog friendly 15K canine run.

Experience the Papertown Trail Races at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton. Choose between 10km and 20km chip timed courses featuring wooded trails and scenic views.

A 100 mile mountain road race in Copperhill TN and North Georgia on October 17, 2026. The loop covers about 15,000 feet of elevation gain and has a 32 hour time limit.

A family-friendly run and walk in downtown Hendersonville on October 24, 2026 with 5K and 1 Mile options, costume prizes, shirts and a 5K finisher medal, plus a post-race festival near the farmers market.

Two days of trail racing in Sky Valley, Georgia offering 50K and 25K courses through waterfalls, Rabun Bald and fall foliage. The 50K has about 7,500 ft gain with an 11 hour cutoff; the 25K has about 3,500 ft gain.

A trail event on the east Tellico Reservoir offering a full 100K, multiple 50K options including relay and sunrise or sunset starts, plus a 25K ruck. Courses use the East Lakeshore Trail with optional live tracking and event apparel.

Experience a trail event at Norris Dam State Park featuring 25 km and 50 km loops on single track trails and jeep roads. Enjoy a well supported course with finisher medals and on site park accommodations.