Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

Trail races at Enterprise South Nature Park near Chattanooga use wide, soft pedestrian trails for the 10K and the first section of the half marathon. Proceeds support Wild Trails, a nonprofit for local trail stewardship.

A trail race at Shelby Farms Park in Cordova TN with 5-mile and 10-mile options on the Tour de Wolf singletrack. The event is cupless and chip timed, with multiple water stations, packet pickup at Beaver Lake Pavilion, and post-race awards.

An annual community 5K run with a family fun walk at Centennial Park in Munford on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Entry is listed as $34.09 and awards cover overall, masters, grand masters and multiple age groups.

A mid-August trail running weekend in Grandview, Tennessee with looped races from one hour to 24 hours, free tent camping and a glamping auction; proceeds support Flying Pigs Sanctuary.

An endurance festival on a 3.65 mile loop around Tellico Lake offering 24, 12, 6, 3 hour races and a 6 hour ruck division. Finisher awards are given and a $500 prize is offered for breaking the 24 hour course record.

Trail races on Memphis's Wolf River Trails offering a runnable 7-mile and a 13.1-mile course that use the Mamba 100 loop, with stocked aid stations, on-course markings, finisher medals, and post-race awards.

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.

Timed trail event at Reflection Riding Arboretum on a 2.1-mile loop (about 190 ft gain) with 3-, 6- and 9-hour options. Aid station and self-crew area; 2026 plans include a Wild Trails partnership with camping and a Sunday 5K or half marath..

Trail races in Chattanooga including a half marathon and a 4.5 mile race on dirt with substantial climbing and set cutoff and pace requirements.

Trail races at Frozen Head State Park near Wartburg TN offer a Half Marathon and a 50K on repeated ridge loops with substantial elevation gain, limited aid, and a capped field size.

Trail races on Bauxite Ridge in Collegedale, TN on September 7, 2026, featuring a 15K, 8K and 1K kids run with marked single track, stocked aid stations, cupless hydration policy, and awards for podium finishers.

Trail races through the Caney Fork and Scotts Gulf backcountry near Sparta, Tennessee, offering a 50 mile, a 25K run, and a 25K ruck, all starting and finishing at Camp Latimer with on-site tent and cabin lodging.

An off road 3 mile obstacle course with mud pits, hills, water and multiple waves at Harmony Family Center in Maryville on September 12, 2026. A separate 1K youth run allows an adult to accompany young children.

A 50 kilometer trail event at Frozen Head State Park that mirrors elements of the Barkley Marathons. The map is revealed the night before, GPS is prohibited, and runners face significant climbs, navigation choices, and a strict decision poi..

Multi-distance timed trail event at Panther Creek State Park with a 2.9 mile loop, relay and ruck divisions, on-site aid and Base Camp camping.

A 5K trail run and a 1 mile asphalt fun run at Big Ridge State Park in Maynardville, Tennessee on September 19, 2026. Online preregistration is available and fees support the Y's health and education programs.

Experience the natural beauty of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area with a loop trail race featuring 17.5 mile and 10K options primarily on single track terrain.

Last Mamba Standing is a Backyard Ultra in Eads, TN featuring a 4.167 mile loop repeated each hour until one runner remains. The event uses private purpose built trails, offers primitive camping, basic on site water and snacks, and a single..

A community trail event on September 26, 2026, offering a 3-mile trail run and 1-mile fun run, followed by a Water Quality Festival with music and food trucks; proceeds include a $1000 watershed stewardship award.