Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

A tough 50 kilometer trail race at Frozen Head State Park with the course map revealed the night before, strict rules including no GPS, and a final decision point offering a marathon or an all or nothing 50k finish.

A looped trail event at Panther Creek State Park featuring a 2.9 mile course and multiple timed races from 3 hour to 24 hour plus a 6 hour ruck division. Base Camp at the soccer fields provides aid, camping, and race support.

Experience a beautiful trail run at Big Ridge State Park with the Ridge Runner 5k or enjoy a paved 1 mile fun run. All proceeds benefit YMCA wellness and education programs for children.

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.

A Last Man Standing style trail event on private land near Eads, TN, where runners repeat a single loop each hour and are cut when they miss the cutoff. The field shrinks until one overall champion remains.

A third annual off-road 5K on a historic family farm in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with a course through sunflower fields and pastures and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Experience a nighttime trail run at the Shelby Farms Cross Country Course with options for a 5K race or 2K fun run. This family friendly event supports youth athletics programs in Memphis.

This trail half marathon in Tennessee's Steele Creek Park covers 13.1 miles of technical single track with over 2,000 feet of climbing. The challenging course features roots, rocks, and creek crossings through Appalachian woodlands. All pro..

Spartan Race weekend at Neal Farms in Lebanon TN offers a Sprint 5K with 20 obstacles and a Super 10K with 25 obstacles, plus kids races and Hurricane Heat formats. The course crosses rolling fields, dense woods and a 12 foot wide creek.

A Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra on a 4.1666667 mile loop in Bell Buckle TN, held October 3, 2026. Entry is limited to the first 75 registrants with a wait list available.

Trail races around Couchville Lake in Long Hunter State Park a few miles outside Nashville. Distances include Half Marathon, Marathon, and 50K with modest climbing and mostly flat mixed surfaces.

A dog friendly charity 5K in Overton Park on October 10, 2026, benefiting Dogs 2nd Chance, with a scenic 3.1 mile course, finisher medals, age group awards, in person and virtual participation options.

A three day, approximately 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with stages on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail and Signal Mountain. Daily cutoffs and a 15 minutes per mile fitness expectation apply and proceeds support Wild Tr..

Run or walk through history at the 5th Annual 7th President 7K on the grounds of Andrew Jackson’s Hermitage. This cross country event features a scenic course past historic mansions and 19th century landmarks.

A backyard ultra in team format at the Big Farm-Short Creek in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026. Only athletes qualified by silver ticket or by At-Large ranking may compete and the qualifying window closes August 15, 2026.

A 100 mile mountain road race in Copperhill TN and North Georgia on October 17, 2026. The loop covers about 15,000 feet of elevation gain and has a 32 hour time limit.

A trail event at Big Hill Pond State Park offering 50K and 25K distances, mostly single-track, a long swamp boardwalk, and a fire tower challenge coin. The race is run as a not for profit with published aid stations and time limits.

Tough Mudder Nashville at Neal Farms on October 17, 2026 offers 5K and 15K obstacle courses plus an Infinity multi lap option. Participants can earn a 2026 finisher medal, shirt, headband and a finisher drink while spectators enjoy Mudder V..

A community-focused trail event in Sevierville where runners use a three mile loop to cover as much distance as possible. Options include a 24 hour challenge and a 9 to 5 eight-hour challenge with aid stations and an 80-mile Dolly themed bu..

A 20 mile loop on Sewanee's Perimeter Trail around the University of the South, featuring overlooks, lakes, and three aid stations; a portion of proceeds supports the Perimeter Trail Fund.