Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2024-2025

The Bell Ringer Trail Run is an exciting running event held at Montgomery Bell State Park in Burns, TN, featuring three distances: 50K, 25K, and 15K. Scheduled for December 14, 2024, this race showcases the park's beautiful trail network, attracting ultrarunners from across the country. Proceeds ben..

The Bad Beard X Evergreen Endurance Holiday Hustle will take place in Chattanooga on Saturday 21 December 2024. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Moccasin 24 is a unique 24-hour running event held on the scenic Wolf River Trails in Memphis, TN. Participants can run as many miles as they wish on a 4-mile loop, starting at any time during the event. The race features festive elements, including Christmas lights and hidden presents along the tra..

The Frosty Fireman 5K is an exciting running event taking place in Franklin, TN, organized by the Nashville Fire Fighters Association Foundation. This unique race features a challenging 5K course known as the "Murder Mile," which includes a 1.1-mile loop with significant elevation gain and thrilling..

The Bad Beard Events Rabid Raccoon 25k is an exciting trail race held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, starting at Laurel Point on Raccoon Mountain. This middle-distance event features a scenic course that utilizes various trails, with the direction alternating each year; the 2025 race will follow a clock..

The 2025 MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Winter Off-Road Series takes place from January 12 to February 23, 2025, in Memphis, TN. This series features a variety of races, including a 3K, 5K, 8K, and 10K, catering to both MRTC members and non-members. Participants can register for the full series or indiv..

The MAD Backyard Ultra is an annual endurance running event held at Camp Jordan Park in East Ridge, TN. Participants run a 4.1667-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. This event is a bronze ticket qualifier for The Big Dog's Backyard Ultra, with the last runner standing earning a free..

The Snow Bull 6/12 Hour Endurance Runs, organized by the Mad Cow Trek Club and Camp Chet, takes place at Camp Chet in Whitwell, TN. Set on nearly 1000 acres of private forested land, the course features a 5-mile loop with a mix of single and double track, grass fields, and logging roads, offering 10..

The Mike Cooley Overton Park 10k Trail Race is set to take place on January 25, 2025, in Memphis, TN. This annual event honors the memory of its founder, Mike Cooley, and aims to support the trails and benefit Overton Park. Participants can register for the 10k race, with fees contributing to the ev..

The ER 50 is an inaugural running event featuring both a 50-mile and a 50K race, taking place in East Ridge, TN. The course is an out-and-back route that begins at Camp Jordan and follows the scenic South Chickamauga Greenway, leading to the Chattanooga Riverwalk along the Tennessee River. Designed ..

The Black Toe Run is a unique 12/24-hour running event held at Hardin Farm in Watertown, TN, featuring a challenging 5-mile trail loop with significant elevation gain. Participants can compete solo or as part of a team, aiming to complete as many loops as possible within the designated time. This ye..

The Wesley Woods Trail Race, scheduled for February 8, 2025, in Townsend, TN, features a 6-mile Trail Run and a 3-mile Trail Hike. Participants will explore the scenic trails of Camp Wesley Woods, which include hilly terrain and a mix of gravel and single-track paths. The event aims to support the c..

Gone Loco is an exciting running event taking place on February 9, 2025, in Athens, TN, along the scenic Eureka Trail. Participants can choose from three race options: a 33-mile ultra, an 11-mile run, or an 11-mile ruck. The course features well-maintained gravel paths, ideal for both seasoned and b..

The Cedar Crest Trail Run, taking place in Lyles, TN, features three race distances: a half marathon, a 10K, and a 5K. New for 2025, the event will utilize a newly built trail while maintaining familiar routes. The half marathon and 10K courses are designed to be accessible for both experienced runn..

The McKee Southern 6 Trail Race is an annual 6K trail running event held on the scenic White Oak Mountain trails at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee. Open to all participants, the race features cash prizes for the top finishers in various categories, including overall and mast..

The Music City Trail Ultra is an exciting running event taking place in Pegram, TN, featuring multiple race distances: 50K, 25K, 12K, and Ruck divisions. Set against the backdrop of the Cheatham Wildlife Games Reserve, participants will navigate a challenging course that includes rugged trails and j..

The Bad Beard Events Stump Jump 50K and 10 Miler is a premier trail running event held in Chattanooga, TN, featuring a stunning 90% single-track course atop Signal Mountain and Walden Ridge. Celebrating its 22nd year, the race offers breathtaking views of the Tennessee River Gorge and lush landscape..

The Caney Fork Ultra is an exciting running event held in Sparta, TN, featuring a 50K, a new 25K course, and a 25K Ruck division. The 50K course offers a mix of single track and gravel trails through scenic areas, including Bridgestone Firestone Centennial Wilderness and Scotts Gulf Wilderness State..

The Savage Gulf Marathon, held in Coalmont, TN, is renowned as one of the toughest marathons in the U.S., featuring challenging terrain with steep climbs and descents through the scenic Savage Gulf. Participants can choose between the full marathon and a new 25k option, both of which promise a gruel..

Big Al's 200 is a unique running event held in Franklin, TN, featuring a 200-mile and a 100-mile race. Celebrating its third year, it is Tennessee's first distance-specific 200-miler. The course consists of a 2-mile loop through scenic woods, with significant elevation gains of 55,000 feet for the 2..