Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

A Last Person Standing one-mile loop on private land near Franklin, TN, the Mid-State Mile features two climbs and 340 feet of gain per loop. Entries go to a waitlist with priority for past participants and the first 85 signups.

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 July event in Madisonville, TN featuring 17.76- and 7.4-mile courses, an in-person ruck division with set pack weights, and a virtual 17.76 option; the course follows the Kefauver greenway and local bike trail.

Run through the night on a 3-mile forest loop at Henry Horton State Park. Choose from 3, 6, 12, or 24 hour timed events under the stars. It's a grassroots race where every step supports a nonprofit providing school supplies for kids.

Experience the scenic trails of Oak Ridge at the Haw Ridge Trail Race. Balance a significant early ridge climb with several miles of smooth running along the lake in this 8 mile or kids 1 mile event.

A mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, with three options: 130K, 70K, and the Waucheesi 24M vertical challenge. Courses use trails in Cherokee National Forest with aid stations, a finish celebration, and live YouTube coverag..

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..

A timed endurance event on a flat 1-mile loop in Watertown, TN, with 6-hour, 12-hour (day and new night) and 24-hour divisions; personal aid areas, chip timing, and separate ruck and weighted vest categories.

A 6 mile trail race in Fairview, TN on August 3, 2025 featuring gradual inclines and single and double track sections; aid stations have water but no cups, and race shirts are guaranteed for registrations by July 12.

Trail running at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga on August 1, 2026, with a half marathon and a 10K on wide, soft trails. Proceeds benefit Wild Trails, a local 501(c)(3) supporting nature trails.

Trail races at Shelby Farms Park on the Tour de Wolf singletrack offering 5 mile and 10 mile courses. The event is cupless with water stations, chip timing, pavilion packet pickup, bag drop, and post race awards.

Brave the summer heat and hills of rural Tennessee in this unique trail race supporting animal rescue. Choose your challenge from one to twenty-four hours on a repeating loop course. All proceeds benefit the Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary, an..

An endurance running festival at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park featuring timed loop races from 3 to 24 hours, a ruck division with specific weight rules, finisher awards, and a $500 prize for a new 24-hour course record.

Trail races on the Wolf River Trails in Memphis featuring a 7 mile and a half marathon on mostly single track, flat trails. Aid station at mile 3.7, packet pickup Friday, and custom medals for all finishers.

Experience a unique multi day ultramarathon where your age determines your clock. Run as many miles as possible on a one mile loop in a community focused event that celebrates veteran athletes and long distance legends.

Experience an off road adventure at Panther Creek State Park featuring half marathon and 10K trail distances. Run through wooded loops and scenic lakeside paths in this established Tennessee trail series event.

Oli Kai is a timed trail event at Reflection Riding Arboretum in Chattanooga offering 3, 6, and 9 hour options on a 2.1 mile loop with about 190 feet of elevation gain. The weekend includes camping, a campfire concert, and a follow up 5K or..

Trail races on dirt trails in Chattanooga, TN with multiple distances including a half marathon and a 4.5 mile option. Courses feature significant climbing, set cutoff times, and post race snacks and beverages.

Trail races through rugged Caney Fork and Scotts Gulf backcountry in Middle Tennessee, featuring a new 50 mile distance plus 25K run and 25K ruck divisions. The weekend centers on Camp Latimer with camping and cabin lodging.

An off-road Marine Mud Run in Maryville featuring a roughly 3 mile obstacle course through trails, mud pits and water, plus a 1K youth run where adults may accompany young children. Showers and commemorative shirts available at packet pick-..