Trail Running calendar near Whitwell 2026-2027

Trail ultraruns and a ruck division route through the rugged Caney Fork and Scotts Gulf backcountry near Sparta, Tennessee, with technical singletrack, limestone bluffs, caves, and waterfalls; the weekend centers at Camp Latimer.

Trail races at Sloppy Floyd State Park in Summerville GA on Sep 12, 2026, include a 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a special 20 mile with two trips up Becky's Bluff; the event marks 20 years of donating proceeds to the park.

A multi-distance trail event near Dalton, GA, using the Pinhoti Trail and Dry Creek single-track. It offers 100, 50, 35, and 18 mile options, on-course crew access, bus starts for shorter distances, and a staffed finish area.

A three day health and wellness festival at Kingston Downs, Rome GA combining a choose your own distance run on The Loop with sauna sessions, yoga, live music, speakers, an experiential expo, camping and glamping options.

Experience a unique 5K run through a scenic valley and a lit cavern in Alabama. Enjoy mountain views and a subterranean turn around point with constant cool temperatures.

A community fitness festival at Hays Farm Park in Huntsville on September 26, 2026. It features a certified half marathon, a timed 5K, a 1 mile community run, a short bike ride, pop up classes, vendors, and door prizes.

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.

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing event on October 3, 2026 in Bell Buckle Tennessee, featuring repeated *4.1666667 mile* laps. Entry is limited to the first 75 runners with a wait list once the field fills.

Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K run in the Chattahoochee National Forest on the Benton MacKaye Trail and forest roads, featuring technical singletrack, creek crossings and six aid stations.

A backyard ultra at Wade Mountain Preserve near Huntsville AL on a measured 4.167 mile loop with traditional hourly starts. Runners must be in the starting corral at each horn and the last runner to complete a loop is the winner.

A three day, 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with courses on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain. Evening gatherings are held at the Crash Pad with beer provided by Oddstory Brewing Company.

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026 brings together qualified athletes for the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships. The field is set by silver ticket winners and At Large qualifiers after a qualifying period..

FSR 100 on October 17, 2026 is a 100-mile mountain road loop based in Copperhill, Tennessee with nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain and a 32-hour time limit; registration closes October 14, 2026.

A 20-mile loop on the Perimeter Trail around the University of the South with three aid stations, scenic overlooks, and a post-race gathering at Shenanigans Sewanee. Ten percent of proceeds go 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 race in Huntsville on October 18, 2026, offering marathon, half marathon and 10K distances, included hoodie, medal and post-race meal; the event is cupless and uses low-traffic trails.

A weekend trail running event at McMullen Cove featuring a certified 5K climb and 25K and 50K trail races with notable landmarks, aid stations, awards, and a new Ruck Division.

A dog-friendly trail event in Chattanooga offering a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K, and 10K on scenic routes, with timed and untimed options, dog aid stations, post-run local beer and vendors, and proceeds benefiting Reflection Riding.

A community road race on the Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances plus virtual options. Veterans register free and active duty entries have a reduced fee; medals and age group awards are offered.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain, offering 50K, half marathon, 10K and a 1-mile kids run, with aid stations and add-ons. Proceeds support trail building and conservation.