Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2025-2026

Snow Bull Endurance Runs take place at Camp Chet in Whitwell, Tennessee, on nearly 1,000 acres of private forest on Whitwell Mountain in the Cumberland Plateau. The event offers a half-marathon, 6-hour, and 12-hour races on a 5-mile loop with about 1,000 feet of gain per lap. The course mixes single..

MAD Backyard Ultra is staged at Camp Jordan Park in East Ridge, near Chattanooga, Tennessee. The race uses a backyard ultra format: runners must complete a 4.167-mile loop each hour, with a strict one-hour time limit, and the event continues until only one competitor remains—the winner is the last t..

The Rabid Raccoon 25k, hosted by Bad Beard Events, is a challenging trail race held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, starting atop Raccoon Mountain at Laurel Point. The 25-kilometer course traverses the north and western sides of the mountain, featuring trails such as Megawatt, Grindstone Ridge, Lower Chu..

The Black Toe Run is a challenging 12- or 24-hour trail running event held at Hardin Farm in Watertown, Tennessee. Participants run on a roughly 5-mile loop featuring about 1,000 feet of vertical gain, either solo or in teams of two or four, aiming to complete as many laps as possible within the tim..

Gone Loco is an endurance running event held in Athens, Tennessee, featuring distances of 33 miles (55k), 11 miles, and an 11-mile ruck option. The race takes place on the scenic Eureka Trail, a flat, gravel rail-trail known for its runnable surface and beautiful views of woodlands, rural landscapes..

The River to Clouds Trail Run is a thrilling trail running event held at Ross' Landing, Riverfront Parkway, Chattanooga, Tennessee, featuring challenging terrain and stunning views of Lookout Mountain. Participants can choose from a 100-mile, 50-mile, or a 27-mile "Barely Ultra" race, with options f..

Stump Jump 50K & 10 Miler, staged by Bad Beard Events, is held on Signal Mountain near Chattanooga, Tennessee. The race offers 50K and 10-mile distances on a 90% single-track course along Signal Mountain and Walden Ridge, with jaw-dropping views of the Tennessee River Gorge, cascading streams, hemlo..

Music City Trail Ultra takes place in Pegram, Tennessee at 2150 Sams Creek Road, starting on a family farm near the Cheatham Wildlife Games Reserve. The event offers 50K, 25K, and 12K distances across rugged, scenic terrain: a mix of single-track, steep forest trails, jeep and gravel roads, with rid..

The Viper 300 is an ultra-endurance trail running event held in Shelby Farms Park, Cordova, Tennessee, featuring race distances of 300, 200, and 100 miles, as well as 53K and 25K options. The course consists of a challenging 33.4-mile loop combining paved paths and single-track trails through scenic..

Big Al’s 200 is a private-land ultra held near Franklin, Tennessee, at 9600 Big East Fork Rd. The event offers a 200‑mile and a 100‑mile option run on a 2‑mile loop through scenic woods with ridge lines and black slate springs. Elevation gain reaches about 55,000 feet for the 200‑mile course and 27,..

The World's Fair Ultras, held in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, is a unique ultrarunning event celebrating human potential and community spirit. Set on a USATF-certified 0.55-mile flat loop at World's Fair Park, the race offers multiple distances including 3-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour (day and night), 24..

The Bad Beard Events Stillhouse 100K is a challenging trail ultramarathon held in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, featuring a demanding out-and-back course along the Cumberland Trail. This 100K race doubles the popular Upchuck 50K route, known for its technical single-track terrain and significant elevation..

The Troublesome Hollow 50K is a trail running event held in Bristol, Virginia, set in the scenic heart of Southwest Virginia. The race features a 50K distance on Saturday and a 25K plus a 3-mile walk on Sunday, offering a two-day mountain adventure. The course includes flat, fast riverside trails, i..

The Run The Rolling Hills Trail Race is an annual event held in Pulaski, Tennessee, featuring 10K, 5K, and Kids 1 Mile trail runs. Set against the scenic backdrop of Giles County's rolling hills, the course offers a fun yet challenging cross-country experience through beautiful countryside terrain...

Locomotion Endurance Event in East Ridge, Tennessee, at Camp Jordan Recreation Area offers 3-, 6-, 12-, and 24-hour timed races on a flat, USATF-certified 2-mile loop. The event serves as the RRCA Tennessee Ultra Championship and honors top male and female finishers in each distance, plus recognitio..

The Ridge Run is an annual fundraiser by the Veterans Heritage Site Foundation to support Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. The event begins at Lincoln Park Technology Trade School, 535 Chickamauga Ave. Participants tackle a looped, well-marked course on the Sharps Ridge trails, featuring wooded,..

Located in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, The Cherokee Ultra runs in the Cherokee Forest and offers 130K with 19,000 ft gain, 70K with 10,000 ft gain, and the 24-mile Waucheesi Vert Challenge with 5,000 ft climb and 5,000 ft descent. Start/finish is Tellico Plains High School. Course highlights include..

The Dog Days of Summer Trail Race is a multi-event ultratrail weekend in Grandview, Tennessee, raising funds for Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary. Runners choose 1- or 3-mile loops and can go for 1, 3, 6, 12, or 24 hours, tackling brutal, Barkley-style hills in hot, humid conditions. Each loop starts an..

The Steele Creek Struggle Half Marathon Trail Race is a challenging 13.1-mile trail run held in Steele Creek Park, Bristol, Tennessee. Known for its rugged and technical terrain, the course features over 2,000 feet of elevation gain, including steep climbs, rocky single tracks, creek crossings, and..