Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2025-2026

Worlds Fair Ultras in downtown Knoxville lets you lap a USATF certified loop with events from 3 hour to 24 hour and distances up to 100 miles and a custom buckle for 100 mile finishers. Food trucks, music and on site aid make it a festival.

Test your endurance on a flat USATF certified 2.00 mile loop at Camp Jordan in East Ridge, TN with 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour or 24 hour timed run walk options. Crew support is allowed and awards honor top finishers and milestone distances.

Experience the rolling hills of Campbellsville at Run The Rolling Hills Trail Race in Pulaski, Tennessee on the last Saturday in April. Choose from 10K, 5K or a kids one mile and enjoy scenic cross country trails for all ages.

Join the Veterans Heritage Ridge Run on Saturday April 25, 2026 to support Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. Choose a 5K trail run, 10K ruck race or a 1 mile family walk through scenic wooded hills while cheering on JROTC teams.

Troublesome Hollow is a scenic trail race in Bristol VA with flat fast river sections, swinging bridges, trestles and a climb to a fire tower. Choose from 50K, 25K or a 3 mile walk and enjoy chip timing, aid stations and great atmosphere.

Conquer the Bluff is a 4.2 mile mountain run in Jacksboro climbing to Eagle Bluff and back with 930 feet of elevation gain. Proceeds support Campbell County High School scholarships and high school athletes run free.

Kettlefoot is a scenic trail run at Doe Mountain Recreation Area near Mountain City, Tennessee, offering 50K, 25K and 13K on varied trails. Climb the 60 foot Kettlefoot Fire Tower for sweeping views across the region.

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..

Three Sisters Ultra Festival in Maryville College Woods offers 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour timed trail options plus relays on a friendly 2 mile loop with aid available every lap. Enjoy live music and a lively festival vibe as you stack loop..

Push your limits at Mid State Mile, a Last Person Standing loop race near Franklin, Tennessee. Tackle rugged one mile loops with about 340 feet of climbing each lap as the field shrinks to one solo victory lap under a 20 minute cutoff.

The Cherokee on July 18, 2026 in Tellico Plains, Tennessee is a rugged trail event with multiple distances, highlighted by a 130K with massive elevation gain. Lantern lit aid stations and a finisher buckle await finishers.

Experience the Dog Days of Summer Trail Race weekend in Grandview, Tennessee, with looped trails from 1 mile to 24 hour events over hilly summer terrain. Camp by the course and run to benefit Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary.

Run a 50K on a secret course at Frozen Head State Park with steep climbs, runnable sections and sparse markings revealed the night before. Finish early or push for the full test and vie for guaranteed Big Barkley spring slots.

Tackle a rugged half marathon through Appalachian woodlands on technical single track trails with steep climbs, creek crossings and fast descents. Proceeds support Steele Creek Park and winners receive awards.