Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2025-2026

The Swinging Bridge Trail Run takes place at Tims Ford State Park in Winchester, Tennessee, offering both a 10K and a half marathon distance. Set in a stunning 2,200+ acre park with over 15 miles of single-track trails, the course features beautiful lake views, several bridge crossings, and a mix of..

The Panther Creek Challenge is a running event taking place in Morristown, Tennessee, featuring a variety of race options including a 10-mile, 5-mile, and a Kids Trail Mile. This event is designed to cater to runners of all ages and skill levels, with specific categories for students aged 14 and und..

The Bad Beard Events Oli Kai is a trail running race held at the Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center in Chattanooga, TN. Participants can choose from 3, 6, or 9-hour race options, running loops of a 2.1-mile course with about 190 feet of elevation gain. The event welcomes runners of all le..

Oli Via is a trail running event held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, featuring two race distances: a 4.5-mile run and a half marathon. The course is entirely on dirt trails, with many flat and fast sections, but also significant elevation gains—731 feet for the shorter race and 2,444 feet for the half m..

The Guild 7 Trail Race is a 7-mile trail running event held near Chattanooga, Tennessee, on the scenic Guild-Hardy Trail. This well-groomed "truck" trail, popular among local runners, walkers, hikers, and cyclists, follows a historic railroad grade dating back to the 1880s. The course features a cha..

The Misfit Mountain Athletics Fall Adventure Retreat is a multi-day outdoor event held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, designed for trail running and hiking enthusiasts of all levels. Taking place from September 18 to 22, the retreat offers guided trail runs and hikes ranging from 5 to 15 miles, with gro..

The West Tennessee Trail Run is an annual event held at International Harvester Managerial Park in Lakeland, TN. It features a 3-mile trail run/walk and a 1-mile fun run/walk, promoting stormwater education and showcasing green infrastructure efforts in West Tennessee. Participants can enjoy a festi..

The Dirt Circuit is an ultra-running event held at Panther Creek State Park in Morristown, Tennessee, featuring a scenic 2.9-mile loop trail around Panther Creek with a mix of wide and single-track paths, fields, woods, and two wooden bridges. The race offers multiple timed options including 3, 6, 1..

The Barkley Fall Classic is a challenging 50-kilometer trail race held in Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee, designed to emulate the legendary Barkley Marathons. The course features rugged terrain through the Brushy Mountains with significant climbs and descents, including some iconic hills from the..

The Big South Fork Trail Race is an exciting running event scheduled for September 27, 2025, in Oneida, Tennessee. Participants can choose between a challenging 17.5-mile trail race and a 10K run, both set in the scenic Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. The course features a mix of..

The Wolfman Trail Race, held in Memphis, TN, offers multiple trail running distances including 3, 7, 14, and 21 miles, along with an individual duathlon featuring a 6-mile bike and 3-mile run course. All races start and finish under the Walnut Grove Bridge near the BMX Track, utilizing the Blue and..

The Horton Trail Race is a family-friendly nighttime running event held at Shelby Farms in Memphis, TN. Scheduled for October 3, 2025, it features a 2K Fun Run and a 5K Trail Race, with all proceeds benefiting Memphis Youth Athletics, a non-profit organization promoting healthy habits among youth. P..

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra, held in Bell Buckle, Tennessee, is a historic and iconic event in the backyard ultra running community. Known as the birthplace of the Backyard Ultra format and the site where the World Championship is decided, the race features a 4.1667-mile loop that runners repeat eve..

The Long Hunter Trail Runs take place in Long Hunter State Park near Nashville, Tennessee, offering 50K, marathon, and half marathon distances. The courses loop around Couchville Lake and include trails such as Bryant Grove, Cliff Trail, and Jones Mill, with the half marathon featuring the Inland Tr..

The Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race is a challenging three-day trail running event held in the scenic mountains around Chattanooga, Tennessee. Covering a total of 60 miles, the race features a 20-mile run on Signal Mountain, an 18-mile point-to-point course along the Cumberland Trail by North Chatt..

The FSR 100 is a challenging 102-mile mountain road race held in Copperhill, Tennessee, and extending into North Georgia. Featuring nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain, the course offers rugged mountain views, rivers, and vibrant fall colors, making it ideal for mountain running enthusiasts who enj..

The Walking Tall 50/25K is a trail running event held at Big Hill Pond State Park in Pocahontas, Tennessee. Scheduled for October 18, 2025, it offers two distances: a 50K (31 miles) and a 25K (15.5 miles), primarily on single-track trails with minimal park road sections. Unique features include clim..

The Cotton Pickin 50K is a certified ultramarathon held in Mercer, Tennessee, starting and finishing at the historic Mercer Cotton Gin. The course features a mix of rolling hills on blacktop roads during the first half, transitioning to a flat terrain of gravel and blacktop roads in the second half...

The Sewanee Slammer is a 20-mile trail race held in Sewanee, Tennessee, featuring a scenic loop along the Perimeter Trail at the University of the South atop the Cumberland Plateau. Runners experience beautiful overlooks, geologic formations, lakes, ponds, and upland deciduous forests. The course st..

The Big Dog's Backyard Ultra will take place in Bell Buckle on Saturday 18 October 2025.