Trail Running calendar near Whitwell 2025-2026

Inaugural Feral Mtn 100M/50M in Ellijay, GA offers rugged singletrack through national forest. Pick 100 mile or 50 mile courses with huge climbing and staffed aid stations for a true backcountry ultramarathon.

Test your endurance on a flat USATF certified 2.00 mile loop at Camp Jordan in East Ridge, TN with 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour or 24 hour timed run walk options. Crew support is allowed and awards honor top finishers and milestone distances.

Test your limits on the Cruel Jewel 100, a rugged 104 mile trail through the North Georgia mountains with roughly 33,000 feet of climbing and 20 aid stations. This Western States and Hardrock qualifier offers wild scenery and serious challe..

Cruel Jewel 50 is a rugged 57.5 mile point to point trail race through the North Georgia Mountains, finishing in Blue Ridge on May 16, 2026. Expect technical single track, steep climbs, a scenic Toccoa River crossing and big elevation gain.

Vol State is a legendary 314 mile self supported road ultramarathon from a Mississippi River ferry across Tennessee to the Rock atop Sand Mountain. Tackle remote backroads in July with mandatory twice daily check ins for safety.

The Cherokee on July 18, 2026 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee is a rugged trail event with multiple distances, highlighted by a 130K with massive elevation gain. Lantern lit aid stations and a finisher buckle await finishers.

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.