Trail Running calendar near Whitwell 2026-2027

A Last Runner Standing event at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville, AL, where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes more loops than the rest. The course uses trails by day and a road loop after dark.

A seven-mile trail race on Monte Sano Mountain starting at Oak Park Recreation Center in Huntsville, AL, with pink-flag course markings, water at about miles 2 and 4, packet pick-up at Fleet Feet Huntsville, and a shirt plus finisher gift.

A three day, 60 mile stage trail race in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 16 to 18, 2026. Each day uses a different mountain trail and strict time cutoffs and pace expectations apply.

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026 is a Last Man Standing race within the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships. The field is composed of silver ticket winners and top at large qualifiers from the qualifying p..

A single-loop 100-mile forest service road run in the Ocoee, Tennessee area with around 11,254 ft of gain, remote crew-access rules, cupless aid stations, and pacers allowed from mile 50.8.

A 20 mile loop on the Perimeter Trail in Sewanee, Tennessee, featuring bluffs, overlooks, lakes and three aid stations. Organized by Nashville Running Company on October 17, 2026, with 10% of proceeds to the Perimeter Trail Fund.

Trail marathon and 12 mile races at Fort Mountain State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring roughly 5,500 feet of climbing across single track, rocky and mixed use trails and a summit stone wall with fall mountain views.

A trail marathon, half marathon and 10K near Huntsville, AL, organized by RunningLane Events. Entries include a hooded sweatshirt, finisher medal and post-race meal; aid stations are cupless so runners must bring a reusable cup.

A one-day trail running festival in Gurley, Alabama offering a 5K, 25K and 50K across mountain single-track with significant climbing, aid stations, local landmarks, and proceeds supporting childhood cancer research.

A dog-friendly trail event in Chattanooga on November 7, 2026 with a 1-mile Pup Dash, 5K, and 10K plus local craft beer, food, and pet vendors.

A community race along the Tennessee River Walk in Chattanooga offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual options. Veterans race free and active duty entry is $15; all courses are out and back with water stations about every 1.5 miles.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust in Lookout Mountain, GA offering 50K, Half Marathon, 10K and a 1-mile kids run. Course details include substantial elevation gain, multiple aid stations, and proceeds that fund trail building and maintena..

Trail races of 15K and 5K at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, AL, featuring a cave segment with glow sticks and course lighting. Aid stations, shirts and finisher medals are provided and entries are capped at 300 per distance.

Looped trail event near Petersburg TN offering 3, 6 and 12 hour options on 3 miles of former horse trails with about 1,000 feet of elevation gain and loss.

Timed track endurance races in Ringgold, GA offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats with lap scoring and USATF sanctioning. Volunteers provide an aid station while runners bring personal food and hydration; awards include event and series hon..

A trail race at Monte Sano State Park on November 21, 2026 offering 50K, 20 mile and 10 mile figure eight loops with significant climbing. The race is cupless with a pavilion aid station and on-site medical support.

A trail race near Chattanooga on technical single-track through Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops, with bluff views, rhododendron-lined streams, and 6.5, 10, and 20 mile distance options featuring significant elevation gain.

Timed 4 hour and 8 hour runs on a 3.5 mile cross country loop through private farmland near Summerville, GA, with one aid station, porta potties, no on site camping, and limited merch available.

Trail races at Fall Creek Falls Park offering 50 km, 100 km and 100 mile distances with substantial climbing. The courses cross suspension bridges, pass multiple overlooks and waterfalls, and include several miles along the lake shoreline.

Timed loop trail race around Lake Conausaga in Chatsworth, GA with 4, 8 and 12 hour options on mostly flat forest trails.