Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

A 5K trail run and 1 mile asphalt fun run at Big Ridge State Park on September 19, 2026, with online preregistration and fees supporting the Y's youth health and wellness programs.

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 backyard ultra on private trails in Eads, TN where runners repeat a *4.167 mile* loop each hour until one runner remains. The event includes basic on site provisions, primitive camping the night before, and a single champion award.

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.

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 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..

Obstacle course weekend at Neal Farms near Nashville with Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, kids races and Hurricane Heat endurance events.

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing event in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 3, 2026. It uses a 4.1666667 mile loop, limits the field to 75 entrants and lists an entry fee of USD 131.30.

The Fright and Flight will take place in Lakeland on Sunday 4 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Trail races at Long Hunter State Park outside Nashville with Half Marathon, Marathon and 50K routes that circle Couchville Lake and use the Bryant Grove trail and cliff loop. The course mixes dirt singletrack and paved greenway.

A dog friendly charity 5K in Overton Park, Memphis on October 10, 2026, benefiting Dogs 2nd Chance. The event features a 3.1 mile course, finisher medals, age group awards, team fundraising, and virtual participation options.

A trail race in south Knoxville on October 10 offering a 50k and a 7 Miler across varied singletrack and technical rock, with nearly 4,000 ft of climbing and aid stations placed along the route.

A three day, 60 mile stage trail race in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 16 to 18, 2026. Each day uses a different mountain trail and strict time cutoffs and pace expectations apply.

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.

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026 is a Last Man Standing race within the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships. The field is composed of silver ticket winners and top at large qualifiers from the qualifying p..

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.

On October 17, 2026 in Pocahontas, TN, Walking Tall stages 25K and 50K trail races at Big Hill Pond State Park, featuring a climbable fire tower and a half mile swamp boardwalk, with proceeds going to park charities.

Tough Mudder Nashville on October 17, 2026 at Neal Farms offers 15K and 5K mud-run courses, Infinity laps, spectator passes, and group options. Finishers receive a medal, shirt, headband, and a finisher drink.

A community oriented trail event in Sevierville offering a 24 hour challenge and an eight hour 9 to 5 option on a 3 mile loop, with central aid, finisher medal, custom T shirt, and a Dolly themed buckle for 80 miles.

A 20 mile loop on the Perimeter Trail in Sewanee, Tennessee, featuring bluffs, overlooks, lakes and three aid stations. Organized by Nashville Running Company on October 17, 2026, with 10% of proceeds to the Perimeter Trail Fund.