Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

We have found 69 Trailruns in Tennessee. Check below where and when you can find the races.

Experience the natural beauty of Concord Park with a variety of trail races including 10k and 20k loops. This Knoxville event features a hilly mile for kids and focuses on safety and community on the trails.

Event Overview The Fall Creek Falls 50K and Half Marathon Trail Runs are held on March 21, 2026, in Spencer, Tennessee, at 10821 Park Road. The event is in Tennessee's most popular state park, which features the highest free-falling waterfa..

Event Overview The Cancer Kickers Big Buffalo 50 is a running event that takes place at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis, Tennessee. It is the largest annual fundraiser for the Cancer Kickers Soccer Club, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The organization..

Tackle one of the toughest marathons in the Southeast at the Savage Gulf. This event on March 28, 2026, features brutal terrain with steep gorges and rocky trails, supporting park ranger training. Choose from a marathon, a 25K run, or a wei..

Run the scenic trails of Chickasaw Trace Park in Tennessee. This event features 5K and 15K distances, with proceeds supporting local park preservation. Participants receive a free shirt and refreshments on the course.

This trail run on Signal Mountain offers a half marathon and a 5-mile option on the Flipper Bend Trail. All proceeds support the local state park and Cumberland Trail. The entry fee includes a post-race party with chili and beverages.

OUTLAST Nashville is a six-hour endurance test. Runners face a trail 5K every hour, with the goal of completing all six laps to earn the final medal. The event combines pacing on natural terrain with a national leaderboard and prize structu..

Multi-day trail event in Franklin, TN offering set-distance 200 and 100 mile races on a 2 mile single track loop. Entrants must self support, use GPS to verify distance, and note there are no pets or refunds.

April 2026

Run miles along the scenic rim trails of Franklin State Forest overlooking the coves. Choose from four distances, from a half marathon to a 100 miler, each with its own elevation challenge and official finish time. Unique awards include ste..

The Snaketail 50 in Summertown, TN, offers trail runs from a 5k to a 50-miler on scenic loops with creek crossings and rolling terrain. Proceeds support the Swan Conservation Trust's land preservation efforts. Camping is available, and all..

A trail run at Preservation Park benefiting local foster children. Choose a 5K or 10K on varied terrain, open to runners, walkers, and leashed dogs. All proceeds support the New To You nonprofit.

A community trail fundraiser on the Ivy Academy campus featuring a **5K** out-and-back along the North Chickamauga Creek, plus a Wildflower Walk, Ruck-The-Rock food-drive ruck, and a Sleepy Sasquatch swag option.

Experience 800 acres of natural beauty at the Bells Bend 6 Miler. Run along the Cumberland River on soft grass and dirt trails during this community event held alongside the Nashville Outdoor Recreation Festival.

Tackle the 4.2-mile climb to the top of Eagle Bluff, gaining 930 feet on a course of gravel roads and trails. This event supports scholarships for Campbell County High School students and offers both in-person and virtual participation opti..

Trail and road races in Mcminnville that finish with a 0.88 mile out and back through Cumberland Caverns. Events include a 5K, a half marathon with five trail loops, and a separate road 5k.

Run through the Appalachian legends of Southwest Virginia at the Troublesome Hollow 50K. This weekend event offers flat riverside trails, iconic swinging bridges, and a hilltop fire tower. The 50K and 25K races are the first step in the 'Fr..

Support the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park by participating in a hilly trail run or 10K ruck race in Knoxville. Choose from timed 5K runs or 10K rucks where food weights are donated to a local food bank.

May 2026

Hann Jivin' in the Dark is a nighttime trail run in Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Runners must bring their own light for the 6+ mile course through unlit wooded trails. The event also features a kids' trail mile and is part of a larger trai..

Celebrating its 20th year, the Scenic City Trail Race features a 6.65-mile loop course on Stringers Ridge. Runners choose between a half marathon or marathon distance. All proceeds support local trail conservation through Wild Trails.

Johnston Woods Trail Festival The Johnston Woods Trail Festival takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Johnston Woods, located at 298 Brymer Creek Road in Cleveland, TN. The event is a fundraiser for children's summer camp and community p..