Trail Running calendar near Wartburg 2026-2027

A trail 5K along North Chickamauga Creek at Ivy Academy in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with options for a wildflower walk, a ruck event that collects food donations, and a nonracing Sleepy Sasquatch entry to support Ivy Academy athletics.

Multi-distance ultrarunning event on a USATF certified 0.5724 mile loop in downtown Knoxville. Timed races and an open ruck division include weigh in rules, livestream coverage, a central aid station and on-site amenities.

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.

Support the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park by participating in a hilly trail run or 10K ruck race in Knoxville. Choose from timed 5K runs or 10K rucks where food weights are donated to a local food bank.

Tackle the 4.2-mile climb to the top of Eagle Bluff, gaining 930 feet on a course of gravel roads and trails. This event supports scholarships for Campbell County High School students and offers both in-person and virtual participation opti..

Events The event features three main activities. 5K (Ages 13 and up) 5K (Ages 8-12 years) Fun Run (Ages 4 and up) The 5K course takes place on trails at Montvale and includes 20 obstacles, such as Adversity Hill, Tire Traverse, and the A-..

Hann Jivin' in the Dark is a nighttime trail run in Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Runners must bring their own light for the 6+ mile course through unlit wooded trails. The event also features a kids' trail mile and is part of a larger trai..

Experience a scenic 6.1 mile trail race through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area featuring sandstone bluffs and waterfalls. This exclusive event is limited to 100 runners and offers over 1000 feet of elevation gain.

Experience an adventure through Knoxville Urban Wilderness with SwimRun team and individual events or 5k and Half Marathon trail runs at Mead Quarry.

Experience the moderately technical and flowing trails of Knoxville at Sharp's Ridge Rambler. This event features 7 mile, 4 mile, and 1 mile trail races that climb and descend the scenic ridges of the park.

An Independence Day event in Madisonville, TN featuring run and ruck options over 17.76 and 7.4 miles, a five hour course cutoff, a virtual option from July 2 to July 8, and patriotic bibs, awards, and a post-event cookout.

A multi-distance mountain ultra in Tellico Plains with 130K, 70K and a new 24 mile Waucheesi Vert Challenge, routed on Benton MacKaye and John Muir Trail corridors and featuring on-course aid stations and live YouTube coverage.

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 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.

A trail event in Sparta, Tennessee that explores the Caney Fork and Scotts Gulf backcountry over rugged, geologic terrain. Distances include a 50 mile ultra plus 25K run and 25K ruck with on site lodging at Camp Latimer.

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.

A secret-course 50K at Frozen Head State Park with heavy climb and limited markings, strict rules including no GPS, and an all-or-nothing decision point that separates the marathon finish from the full 50K.

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.

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 third annual off-road 5K on a historic family farm in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with a course through sunflower fields and pastures and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.