Tennessee
Tennessee Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Tennessee for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 88 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Tennessee below and join the trail community at these great events!
September 2026
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.
Experience a pure test of endurance in this official Backyard Ultra where runners complete 4.167 mile loops every hour until only one participant remains standing.
A third annual off-road 5K on a historic family farm in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with a course through sunflower fields and pastures and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
Afternoon trail running summit in Chattanooga with a one hour group run, expert panels on gear, safety and nutrition, light refreshments, and $40 tickets.
An hour long poker run on a closed gravel loop in Fayetteville where runners collect cards each lap while raising funds for ovarian cancer research.
October 2026
Experience a nighttime trail run at the Shelby Farms Cross Country Course with options for a 5K race or 2K fun run. This family friendly event supports youth athletics programs in Memphis.
A technical 13.1-mile trail half marathon in Steele Creek Park with over 2,000 ft of climbing, limited to 100 runners; proceeds support park trail improvements.
Obstacle course weekend at Neal Farms near Nashville on Oct 03 to Oct 04 2026 featuring Sprint and Super races, kids events, workshops and Hurricane Heat formats.
Experience the historic birthplace of Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, at this Last Runner Standing event limited to 75 participants.
A 5K at Shelby Farms Park in Memphis on October 4, 2026 benefiting the Dorothy Day House, with awards for top three men and women and a kids fun run.
Trail races at Long Hunter State Park circling Couchville Lake with half marathon, marathon and 50 km options on mostly flat, mixed surface routes.
A charity 5K on October 10, 2026 at Overton Park in Memphis benefiting Dogs 2nd Chance, with dogs allowed, finisher medals, and age-group awards.
Experience the only trail 50k in Knox County with a 31 mile loop through city parks, wildlife areas, and private trail systems in Knoxville.
A family friendly trail 5K on Renew @ Farm 58 property near Dunlap TN with bluff views, pumpkin picking per entry, prerace snacks and a family style lunch with awards.
Experience a 60 mile three day trail running adventure across Lookout Mountain Cumberland Trail and Signal Mountain in the scenic mountains surrounding Chattanooga Tennessee
A 7K run and a 2-mile walk on the historic grounds of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, featuring mixed surfaces and views of Tulip Grove and the Hermitage Mansion. Proceeds support the Andrew Jackson Foundation.
A premier Last Man Standing event in Bell Buckle featuring elite international athletes competing in the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships.
A single-loop 100-mile forest service road run in the Ocoee, Tennessee area with around 11,254 ft of gain, remote crew-access rules, cupless aid stations, and pacers allowed from mile 50.8.
Experience the trails of Big Hill Pond State Park featuring a fire tower challenge and a half mile swamp boardwalk in this scenic Tennessee race.
Obstacle-course event at Neal Farms near Lebanon TN on October 17, 2026 with 15K and 5K courses, Infinity laps, spectator passes, and finisher rewards.