Trail Running calendar near Watertown 2025-2026

Take on the scenic Natchez Trace near Franklin, Tennessee with options from half marathon to a rugged 50 mile test plus a rucking division. Enjoy single track trails, included start transport and a small field atmosphere.

Take on a Last Man Standing backyard ultra in scenic Jamestown, Tennessee on a 4.167 mile out and back through woods, creek crossings and mixed terrain. Camp onsite, enjoy warm aid and chase a coveted 100 mile belt buckle.

Located at 2501 Pleasant View Rd in Pleasant View, TN, the Tristin Franklin Memorial Timed 5k and 1mi is a memorial running event held to honor a local athlete. The event offers two distances: a timed 5k and a 1-mile run, with all proceeds..

Take on The Hill in Petersburg, a looped trail challenge offering 3, 6 or 12 hour timed runs on former horse trails with steep climbs. Join the Battle Run Family to support families of fallen military and children with disabilities.

Run scenic trails at Fall Creek Falls State Park on November 22, 2025, choosing 50k, 100k or 100 mile distances. Cross suspension bridges, wind along mossy creekside paths and take in sweeping waterfalls and lake views for a memorable autum..

Celebrate the season on the Dumont Hill trails with the Santa Trail 5K, complete with holiday tunes, costume fun, and a warm cup of cocoa at the finish. Accessible loop, free Child Dash, and virtual entries welcome.

Take on the Fiery Gizzard Run at Foster Falls State Park with marathon, half marathon, or a 13 mile ruck division. Expect ridge line trails, waterfalls and steep technical descents on a rugged, limited access course.

Tennessee Mile runs December 5 to 7, 2025 near Franklin Tennessee and offers 3 to 40 hour timed events on a rugged 1.1 mile loop with 340 feet of elevation gain. Expect runnable sections, steep climbs, camping and flexible crew support.

Run the Bell Ringer at Montgomery Bell State Park on December 13, 2025 and support the Friends of the Park. Scenic, rolling trails with 50K, 25K and 15K options; this cupless event requires you to bring your own bottle.

Kick off 2026 with the Frosty Fireman 5k in Franklin, TN on January 3, a scenic but challenging course with steep climbs and a 1 mile fun run. Enjoy a community morning of running while supporting the Nashville Fire Fighters Association Fou..

Join Snow Bull at Camp Chet on Whitwell Mountain for a half marathon or 6 or 12 hour endurance challenge. Run scenic 5 mile forest loops with about 1000 ft climb per loop, waterfalls, bluffs and finisher awards for all.

Timed trail challenge at Hardin Farm in Watertown offering 12 hour, 24 hour and experimental 48 hour formats for solo runners or teams. Run as many 5 mile laps as you can while enjoying barn aid, a bonfire and on site beer.

Run the Music City Trail Ultra in Pegram Tennessee with 50K, 25K and 12K routes starting on a family farm and winding into Cheatham Wildlife Reserve. Expect technical, steep trail and gravel sections, regular aid stations and finisher swag.

Push your limits at Atheon, a last person standing ruck event in Ashland City TN where competitors run 2.5 mile loops with about 800 feet of climb. Finish laps within an hour wearing the required ruck until a single competitor remains.

Run the rugged, waterfall dotted trails of Savage Gulf State Natural Area at the Savage Gulf Marathon or 25K. Limited to 200 entrants, this technical course offers jaw dropping bluff views and supports Tennessee park ranger scholarships.

Take on Big Al's 200, a rugged trail event in Franklin TN on March 31, 2026, offering 200 and 100 mile loop races on scenic single track around springs and ridgelines. Space is extremely limited and runners are self supported.

Rim Runner Trail Races in Sewanee, TN on April 11 to 12, 2026 showcase rugged rim top trails with sweeping cove views. Choose from 100 Miler, 50 Miler, 50K or Half Marathon and earn unique steel buckles and branded barrel staves.

Push your limits at Mid State Mile, a Last Person Standing loop race near Franklin, Tennessee. Tackle rugged one mile loops with about 340 feet of climbing each lap as the field shrinks to one solo victory lap under a 20 minute cutoff.

Experience the Dog Days of Summer Trail Race weekend in Grandview, Tennessee, with looped trails from 1 mile to 24 hour events over hilly summer terrain. Camp by the course and run to benefit Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary.