Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

Experience the moderately technical and flowing trails of Knoxville at Sharp's Ridge Rambler. This event features 7 mile, 4 mile, and 1 mile trail races that climb and descend the scenic ridges of the park.

A Last Man Standing event in Chattanooga where runners repeat a 4.3-mile loop with a one hour limit per lap. After each timed cutoff the field shrinks until a single runner remains.

Trail races on the Tour de Wolf Trails in Cordova, TN offering 5K and 10K on dirt and grassy single track. The event is chip timed, cupless, and includes water stations plus finisher medals and series shirts.

A trail marathon near Pleasant Plains in Jackson, Tennessee on June 13, 2026, run as seven laps of a 3.75 mile loop. It is the first race in a five day marathon series.

This 14th edition trail marathon in Jackson, Tennessee, is the second race in a five-day series. Runners complete seven loops on a leafy trail that gets hotter throughout the day, running the same course as the previous day's event but in r..

A marathon and half marathon at Pinson Mounds State Park on June 15, 2026. Runners complete a 2.9 mile paved loop repeatedly; about half the route is shaded and half is exposed to sun.

Part of a five-day Jackal series near Jackson, Tennessee on June 16, 2026, the Dragonfly Jackal offers marathon and half marathon distances on a flat, paved looped course.

Native Jackal Trail Marathon in Henderson, TN uses a 2.65 mile loop run ten times with nearly 3,500 ft of climb. A 10.6 mile option is available and the race is the final day of a five day series.

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.

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..

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.

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.

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.