Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

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.

A multi distance trail event in Sewanee, Tennessee, running long loops along the West Rim and West Side trails. Courses include large elevation gains and unique awards such as layered steel buckles and whiskey barrel staves.

Event Overview The Snaketail 50 is a trail running event supporting the Swan Conservation Trust, a nonprofit dedicated to preserving ecosystems in the Western Highland Rim. The event takes place in Summertown, Tennessee. There are multiple..

A community trail race at Preservation Park in Thompson's Station, TN, offering flagged 5K and 10K looped courses. Proceeds benefit New To You, with 100 percent of funds supporting local foster children, and foster families register for fre..

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.

A technical out and back 100K on the Cumberland Trail near Soddy Daisy TN with about 12,000 feet of climbing, three full aid stations, specified required gear, and pacers allowed from the turnaround.

A 4.2 mile out-and-back race in Jacksboro that climbs about 930 feet to the top of Eagle Bluff, with a virtual run option and proceeds supporting Campbell County High School scholarships.

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.

A multi-distance trail event in Southwest Virginia featuring riverside running, swinging bridges, trestles and a short climb to a fire tower. The race uses professional chip timing and requires participants to carry a reusable cup.

A fundraiser held on the wooded hiking trails of Sharps Ridge featuring a timed 5K, a 10K ruck race, a one mile family walk and virtual 5K and 10K options, with proceeds supporting the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park.

Hann Jivin' in the Dark is a night trail race through the unlit woods of Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Runners on the 6-mile course must bring their own light, while kids can enjoy a shorter, less dark version. The event is part of a larger..

Scenic City Trail Race in Chattanooga on May 9, 2026 uses a measured 6.65 mile loop for full and half marathons. Proceeds benefit Wild Trails, a local 501(c)(3) trail organization.

A timed trail festival in Cleveland TN offering 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour events plus a rucking option on 4.35 mile forest loops; proceeds support kids summer camp and community programming.

Trail races of 50K, 25K and 13K at Doe Mountain Recreation Area on May 30, 2026. The USATF sanctioned event includes a 60 foot fire tower with 360° views across Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina.

On May 31, 2026 this event in Knoxville combines SwimRun team and individual races with trail-only 5k and half marathon options, using course routes through Mead's Quarry and Ijams Nature Center in the Urban Wilderness.

Discover the Greenway 5K+ returns with a 3.5-mile course entirely on the Wolf River Greenway. Run or walk through restored habitats while supporting the Wolf River Conservancy's conservation mission.

A timed trail festival in Maryville offering 24 hour, 12 hour, and 6 hour options plus relays and night runs. The event uses a 2 mile loop at McArthur Pavilion with aid every lap and chip timing.

Sharp's Ridge Rambler in Knoxville offers 7 mile, 4 mile and a kids trail mile on park trails around Sharp's Ridge, featuring short paved approaches and moderately technical, flowing singletrack with gradual climbs and descents.

Trail 5K and 10K on the Tour De Wolf Trails in Shelby Farms Park near Cordova TN, mostly single track with a few hills. The cupless race has water stations, chip timing, finishers medals, and age group awards.

A patriotic running event in Madisonville, TN on July 4, 2026 offering 17.76 Merica and 7.4 Merica distances, a ruck division with specified weight rules, and a virtual option July 2 to July 8, with a lakeside greenway and bike trail course..