Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

Experience a technical hundred mile loop through the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. Runners will encounter sandstone arches and waterfalls across Tennessee and Kentucky with a thirty four hour cutoff.

Trail races on the East Lakeshore Trail in Greenback TN include a 100K out-and-back, several 50K options, a two-person 50K relay, and a 25K ruck with specific weight rules; courses finish at Wildcat Pointe and optional live tracking is avai..

A 5K trail run in Fairview, Tennessee on October 24, 2026 supporting Love One International, which provides life saving medical treatment to children in Uganda. Registration opens April 24 and the entry fee is $40.

A flat **6 Miler** trail race in Shelby Park, Nashville, with start and finish at Cornelia Fort Airpark. The event includes packet pickup, awards from HOKA, and optional donations to local 501(c)(3) nonprofits.

A Halloween night trail run near Franklin TN featuring a haunted loop with trick or treat stations, costume elements, loop tracking, and awards for top finishers.

A multi-distance trail event at the Wolf River Refuge Trailhead in Memphis built around a 14 mile loop. The 100 mile is a Western States qualifier and aid stations appear roughly every four to five miles.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Jamestown, TN on November 6, 2026 using a 4.167 mile out and back loop over gravel, road and trail. Aid is provided at a main station and a belt buckle is awarded for 100 miles.

A Chattanooga trail event where runners and their dogs choose a 10K, 5K, or 1 mile Pup Dash. The day features dog friendly aid stations, race swag for humans, bandanas for dogs, and a post run gathering with local craft beer and vendors.

A second annual memorial timed 5K and 1 mile event on November 7, 2026 in Pleasant View, Tennessee. Proceeds support scholarships for student athletes and construction of a track in Cheatham County.

A trail event in Franklin TN with a 50 mile out and back plus marathon, half and ruck options. The course has long trail sections, notable elevation, and clear rules for rucking weight and crew access.

A one-day community run and festival in Nashville on November 7, 2026 organized by Dirt Circus by UltraSignup. It features a casual 4 mile group run, an expo, a raffle, local partners, and a city-specific T-shirt preorder.

A community road race on the Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances plus virtual options. Veterans register free and active duty entries have a reduced fee; medals and age group awards are offered.

Experience a trail event at Norris Dam State Park featuring 25 km and 50 km loops on single track trails and jeep roads. Enjoy a well supported course with finisher medals and on site park accommodations.

Outlast Nashville is a 6 hour trail challenge where runners run a 5K each hour for six laps, totaling 18 miles. Awards include patches, a premium tee, a medal for full finishers, and national leaderboard prizes.

A trail event at Percy Warner Park offering a 50K, a half marathon, and a 6-mile race. The 50K covers about 5,175 ft of climbing and the event raises funds for park trail maintenance and restoration.

Looped trail event near Petersburg TN offering 3, 6 and 12 hour options on 3 miles of former horse trails with about 1,000 feet of elevation gain and loss.

A trail race near Chattanooga on technical single-track through Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops, with bluff views, rhododendron-lined streams, and 6.5, 10, and 20 mile distance options featuring significant elevation gain.

Trail races at Fall Creek Falls Park offering 50 km, 100 km and 100 mile distances with substantial climbing. The courses cross suspension bridges, pass multiple overlooks and waterfalls, and include several miles along the lake shoreline.

Trail marathon, half marathon and a 13 mile ruck at Foster Falls State Park featuring waterfalls, ridge-line views and technical descents. Capacity is limited to 175 runners and a portion of proceeds supports park maintenance.

A looped multi hour trail event near Franklin TN with divisions from a youth 5K to a 40 hour race. The 1.1 mile course features significant climbs, wide double track trail, and on course water and electrolytes.