Trail Running calendar near Woodcrest Hills 2026-2027

Experience a 6 mile out and back trail race along a scenic logging road in Rocky Fork State Park. Run alongside the creek to support park improvements as part of the State of Franklin Track Club Trail Series.

A July 2026 running event in Madisonville, TN offering 17.76- and 7.4-mile looped courses on greenway and bike trail, plus a ruck division and a virtual option with results submitted by participants.

Experience the scenic trails of Oak Ridge at the Haw Ridge Trail Race. Balance a significant early ridge climb with several miles of smooth running along the lake in this 8 mile or kids 1 mile event.

Mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, TN offering 130K, 70K and a 24 mile Waucheesi Challenge on Benton MacKaye and John Muir trails, with live YouTube coverage, mandatory safety gear, and a finisher buckle program.

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.

Old Fort Fifty takes place Saturday, 8 August 2026. The event materials include an event schedule, course maps, registration status checks, and automatic race-day result posting for connected Twitter accounts.

A five kilometer trail race on the Flag Rock Area Trails in Norton VA held as part of the High Knob Outdoor Fest. Entry costs total $23.50 and proceeds support the festival.

A lakefront loop ultra at Fort Loudon State Historic Park near Vonore TN offering 3.65 mile laps in 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats plus a 6 hour ruck and awards including a $500 prize for beating the 24 hour course record.

A community cross country 2-mile at Cherokee Farm Cross Country Course in Knoxville on 08/29/2026, run on a fully grass course and open to all ages. Registration costs $30 and proceeds benefit Tennessee Endurance and the UT Running Club.

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.

Trail races at Frozen Head State Park near Wartburg TN offer a Half Marathon and a 50K on repeated ridge loops with substantial elevation gain, limited aid, and a capped field size.

An off road 3 mile obstacle course with mud pits, hills, water and multiple waves at Harmony Family Center in Maryville on September 12, 2026. A separate 1K youth run allows an adult to accompany young children.

A 50 kilometer trail race in Frozen Head State Park featuring heavy climb, limited course markings, and a decision point where runners may record a marathon finish or continue for the full course; GPS and pacers are prohibited.

A multi-hour trail event at Panther Creek State Park featuring a 2.9 mile loop with 24, 12, 6, and 3 hour options, a 6 hour ruck division, on-site aid and Base Camp camping; a 50k or greater finish qualifies for The Cherokee Ultra 2027.

A 5K trail run and a 1 mile asphalt fun run at Big Ridge State Park in Maynardville, Tennessee on September 19, 2026. Online preregistration is available and fees support the Y's health and education programs.

A 13.6 mile loop race starting and finishing at High Knob Observation Tower in Wise County, held Sunday September 20, 2026. The course runs mainly on Forest Service roads and proceeds support trail development in the Flag Rock and High Knob..

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 trail 5K in Norton, Virginia held on the Flag Rock Area Trails as part of the Woodbooger Festival. Proceeds support the festival and the event is hosted by the City of Norton.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, TN, featuring technical single track, steep climbs, creek crossings and more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Proceeds support park trail improvements and top finishers rece..

The Hellbender 10K in Norton, Virginia on October 3, 2026 is a 10 km uphill race that climbs from downtown to the 4200 foot High Knob summit with more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain. It is the 13th annual edition.