Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

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..

Tackle the scenic trails of Doe Mountain near Mountain City, Tennessee. Choose from a 50K, 25K, or 13K trail run with the chance to climb a historic fire tower for stunning three-state views. A free kids' mile makes it a family-friendly eve..

Experience an adventure through Knoxville Urban Wilderness with SwimRun team and individual events or 5k and Half Marathon trail runs at Mead Quarry.

Experience a fun 5k mud run and obstacle course designed exclusively for women at the Music City Raceway. Focus on teamwork and support a great cause in this non competitive event open to all fitness levels.

Experience a 3.5 mile run or walk through the scenic Wolf River Greenway in Memphis. Support local conservation efforts while moving through restored habitats and protected natural landscapes.

Experience the moderately technical and flowing trails of Knoxville at Sharp's Ridge Rambler. This event features 7 mile, 4 mile, and 1 mile trail races that climb and descend the scenic ridges of the park.

Test your grit in this Chattanooga Last Man Standing event. Runners must complete a 4.3 mile loop every hour on the hour until only one participant remains standing.

Kick off the Cobra Den Trail Series on the mostly flat, single-track Tour De Wolf Trails. This cupless race offers both a 5K and 10K distance, with all finishers earning a medal. The event is chip-timed and takes place within the expansive..

The Jackal Trail Marathon is a 14th-year event run on a 3.75-mile loop course in Tennessee. It kicks off a five-marathon series held over five consecutive days.

This 14th edition trail marathon in Jackson, Tennessee, is the second race in a five-day series. Runners complete seven loops on a leafy trail that gets hotter throughout the day, running the same course as the previous day's event but in r..

Asphalt Jackal Marathon and Half Marathon take place June 15, 2026 in and around Jackson, Tennessee. The course is flat and paved and the event is one race in a five day Jackal marathon series.

Part of a five-day Jackal series near Jackson, Tennessee on June 16, 2026, the Dragonfly Jackal offers marathon and half marathon distances on a flat, paved looped course.

Part of a five-day series in Jackson, Tennessee, the Native Jackal offers a marathon and a 10.6-mile option on mostly wooded looped trails with a paved 1.1 mile section at the start of each loop and notable climbs.

The Mid-State Mile is a Last Person Standing challenge on a rugged one-mile loop in Franklin, TN. Runners have just 20 minutes per lap on the "Murder Mile" course with 340 feet of climbing. No pets, no aid on course, and a unique victory la..

Experience a 6 mile out and back trail race along a scenic logging road in Rocky Fork State Park. Run alongside the creek to support park improvements as part of the State of Franklin Track Club Trail Series.

A patriotic July 4 running event in Madisonville, TN offering 17.76, 7.4 and a ruck division on trails and the Kefauver loop, presented as an anniversary edition with event merchandise and sponsored awards.

Event Distances The event offers three distances: 130K (85 miles) 70K (46 miles) Waucheesi Challenge (24 miles) Course Details The routes take place in the Cherokee National Forest near Tellico Plains, Tennessee. They follow historic path..

The Samar 8 Miler is a flat, single-track trail race on the Wolf River Trails in Memphis. Runners complete two 4-mile loops with an aid station at the start/finish. The event features chip timing, awards, and is part of the expansive Shelby..

Run through the wooded trails of Enterprise South Nature Park near Chattanooga. Choose between a fast 10K or a half marathon that explores remote areas. The event supports local trail conservation.