Tennessee
Tennessee Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Tennessee for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 76 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Tennessee below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
Third annual memorial timed 5K and 1 mile in Pleasant View, Tennessee, raising funds for student athlete scholarships and a Cheatham County track.
A fall trail race near Franklin Tennessee on remote singletrack with four distances, cupless aid, a 180 runner field cap and notable ridge running.
A USATF sanctioned trail event at Doe Mountain with 6 mile and 4 mile races plus a short fun walk, finisher beanies, awards, and donations to the local PTO.
A community 5K with playful, schoolyard-style challenges and a 1-mile kids trail run on Godsey Ridge Trails; proceeds benefit Red Bank Elementary.
A community 5K on Maryville College campus on November 7, 2026 with post race yard games, raffles, climbing activities and a helicopter visit before the football game.
A free community Dirt Circus event in Nashville with a social 2.2 mile loop, expo and vendors, a raffle, demo gear, and a shoe donation drive.
An afternoon on Lookout Mountain with a one hour community trail run, talks on gear safety and recovery, and light refreshments in Chattanooga.
Experience a trail event at Norris Dam State Park featuring 25 km and 50 km loops on single track trails and jeep roads. Enjoy a well supported course with finisher medals and on site park accommodations.
A trail endurance event at Long Hunter State Park where runners complete a 5K each hour for six or twelve hours.
A trail event at Percy Warner Park offering a 50K, a half marathon and a 6 mile route with substantial elevation and multiple aid stations.
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.
A wilderness single track 50K near Soddy Daisy with steep climbs, minimal aid, and an emphasis on experience and self-reliance.
A hilly trail 5K and a 1-mile walk at Maury County Park in Columbia, TN, featuring nearly 400 feet of elevation gain and proceeds to Narrow Gate.
A family-friendly fun run at Ijams Nature Center with a Greenway course, s’mores party, race swag and a virtual option.
Trail races of 20, 10.2, and 6.5 miles near Chattanooga on November 21, 2026, featuring technical single-track and Tennessee River bluff views.
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.
A six hour trail challenge at Vaughn's Gap in Nashville on Nov 21, 2026 where runners complete a 5K each hour for up to six laps, with patches and a finisher medal.
A timed, rain-or-shine community event in Fairview on 11/26/2026 featuring a 5K road/trail course and two 1-mile fun run options.
Trail run on the Fiery Gizzard from Grundy Forest to Foster Falls, featuring marathon, half marathon, and a 13 mile ruck over technical gorge terrain.
December 2026
A looped trail event near Franklin TN on a 1.1 mile course with multiple timed divisions from 3 hours to 40 hours.