Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

A 7K run and a 2-mile walk on the historic grounds of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, featuring mixed surfaces and views of Tulip Grove and the Hermitage Mansion. Proceeds support the Andrew Jackson Foundation.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Bell Buckle, Tennessee on October 17, 2026, held as part of the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships with entry based on silver ticket wins or At Large qualification.

FSR 100 is a 100-mile mountain road race in Copperhill, Tennessee on October 17, 2026, featuring a loop course into North Georgia and nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain.

Trail races at Big Hill Pond State Park in Pocahontas, TN offering 50K and 25K courses with long single-track, a half-mile swamp boardwalk, and a climbable fire tower that awards a challenge coin for summit finishers. The event is run as a..

Tough Mudder Nashville on October 17, 2026 at Neal Farms features 15K and 5K obstacle courses, an Infinity multi-lap option, spectator access, and finisher rewards including medals, shirts, headbands and a finisher drink.

A community oriented trail event in Sevierville offering a 24 hour challenge and an eight hour 9 to 5 option on a 3 mile loop, with central aid, finisher medal, custom T shirt, and a Dolly themed buckle for 80 miles.

A 20 mile loop on Sewanee’s Perimeter Trail held October 17, 2026, starting and finishing at the Mountain Goat Visitor Center. The race includes three aid stations, vendor partnerships, and donates 10% of proceeds to the Perimeter Trail Fun..

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.

A trail event on the East Lakeshore Trail in Greenback, TN, offering a 100K out-and-back, several 50K options including a two-person relay, and a 25K ruck; published course maps, aid station details, and optional live tracking are provided.

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 haunted night trail event in Franklin, TN on October 31, 2026 featuring a 1.1-mile loop with trick-or-treat stations each lap, costume elements, steep climbs, no-pet policy, and a firm no-refund rule.

Trail ultraraces at Wolf River Refuge in Memphis on a 14 mile loop. The 100 mile is a Western States qualifier, aid stations appear every 4 to 5 miles, and finishers receive buckles or medals.

A Last Man Standing backyard ultra in Jamestown, TN with a 4.167 mile out and back loop over mixed gravel, road, and trail adjacent to Colditz Cove State Natural Area. On site camping is available and runners who reach 100 miles earn a belt..

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.

Trail running event in Franklin TN on November 7, 2026 offering multiple distances including a 50 Miler and ruck divisions. The course features long uninterrupted trail, elevation changes, clear gear rules and crew restrictions.

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.