Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

Half marathon and 5-mile trail races on the Flipper Bend Trail at Signal Mountain TN with proceeds supporting North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park and the Cumberland Trail. A post-run party includes beverages and chili.

OUTLAST Nashville is a six hour trail endurance event at Long Hunter State Park where participants run a 5K loop each hour. Complete four or five laps to earn patches and all six for a medal and national leaderboard ranking.

Trail running at Percy Warner Park near Nashville offering a 50K, a trail half marathon and a 6 mile loop on marked blue, white and red trails with significant elevation, aid stations, staggered starts and limited bib transfers.

Multi-day trail event in Franklin, TN offering set-distance 200 and 100 mile races on a 2 mile single track loop. Entrants must self support, use GPS to verify distance, and note there are no pets or refunds.

A multi distance trail event in Sewanee, Tennessee, running long loops along the West Rim and West Side trails. Courses include large elevation gains and unique awards such as layered steel buckles and whiskey barrel staves.

Snaketail 50 in Summertown TN features rugged trail loops with creek crossings and distances from 50 mile to a kids 1 mile fun run. Camp nearby, earn a finisher medal, and support Swan Conservation Trust.

A community trail race at Preservation Park in Thompson's Station, TN, offering flagged 5K and 10K looped courses. Proceeds benefit New To You, with 100 percent of funds supporting local foster children, and foster families register for fre..

A community trail fundraiser on the Ivy Academy campus featuring a **5K** out-and-back along the North Chickamauga Creek, plus a Wildflower Walk, Ruck-The-Rock food-drive ruck, and a Sleepy Sasquatch swag option.

A technical out and back 100K on the Cumberland Trail near Soddy Daisy TN with about 12,000 feet of climbing, three full aid stations, specified required gear, and pacers allowed from the turnaround.

A 4.2 mile out-and-back race in Jacksboro that climbs about 930 feet to the top of Eagle Bluff, with a virtual run option and proceeds supporting Campbell County High School scholarships.

Race rugged Cardwell Mountain trails and finish with a 0.88 mile cave out and back through historic Cumberland Caverns; headlamp required. Pick a 5K or the five loop half and enjoy a race shirt and swag.

A multi-distance trail event in Southwest Virginia featuring riverside running, swinging bridges, trestles and a short climb to a fire tower. The race uses professional chip timing and requires participants to carry a reusable cup.

Run The Rolling Hills Trail Race returns to Pulaski TN the last Saturday in April for an annual celebration of scenic trail running through the rolling hills of Giles County. Choose a 10K, 5K or kids 1 Mile for a friendly family day on the..

A fundraiser held on the wooded hiking trails of Sharps Ridge featuring a timed 5K, a 10K ruck race, a one mile family walk and virtual 5K and 10K options, with proceeds supporting the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park.

Join Hann Jivin' in the Dark in Knoxville on May 9 for a 6 mile or kids mile night trail run through the Urban Wilderness. Trails are mostly unlit so bring a headlamp and enjoy a scenic, community focused evening on winding trails.

Scenic City Trail Race in Chattanooga on May 9, 2026 uses a measured 6.65 mile loop for full and half marathons. Proceeds benefit Wild Trails, a local 501(c)(3) trail organization.

A timed trail festival in Cleveland TN offering 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour events plus a rucking option on 4.35 mile forest loops; proceeds support kids summer camp and community programming.

Trail races of 50K, 25K and 13K at Doe Mountain Recreation Area on May 30, 2026. The USATF sanctioned event includes a 60 foot fire tower with 360° views across Tennessee, Virginia and North Carolina.

On May 31, 2026 this event in Knoxville combines SwimRun team and individual races with trail-only 5k and half marathon options, using course routes through Mead's Quarry and Ijams Nature Center in the Urban Wilderness.

Discover the Greenway 5K+ Discover the Greenway 5K+ is scheduled for June 6, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. The event is listed at the Wolf River Greenway - Shady Grove Trailhead on Humphreys Boulevard. The event is organized as a run/walk co..