Trail Running Calendar Tennessee 2026-2027

A loop-trail ultra at Panther Creek State Park featuring 2.9 mile laps, multiple timed events and relays, and a 6 hour ruck division. Base Camp at the park soccer fields hosts the aid station, crew area, and awards.

A 5K trail run and a 1 mile asphalt fun run at Big Ridge State Park in Maynardville, Tennessee on September 19, 2026. Online preregistration is available and fees support the Y's health and education programs.

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.

Last Mamba Standing is a Last Man Standing trail race on private land in Eads, TN where runners repeat a single loop each hour until one person remains. Primitive camping is available and basic water and snacks are provided.

A fourth annual trail run in Lakeland, TN focused on stormwater education and green infrastructure, featuring a 3 mile trail and a 1 mile fun run plus a park Water Quality Festival with music and food trucks.

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.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon at Steele Creek Park in Bristol, TN, featuring technical single track, steep climbs, creek crossings and more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain. Proceeds support park trail improvements and top finishers rece..

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.

Little Dog's Backyard Ultra is a Last Runner Standing event on October 3, 2026 in Bell Buckle Tennessee, featuring repeated *4.1666667 mile* laps. Entry is limited to the first 75 runners with a wait list once the field fills.

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, 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with courses on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain. Evening gatherings are held at the Crash Pad with beer provided by Oddstory Brewing Company.

A fall event at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage on October 17, 2026, featuring a 7K run across historic grounds and a 2 mile walk, with packet pickup options, finisher medals for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the Andrew Jackson Foun..

Big Dog's Backyard Ultra in Bell Buckle, TN on October 17, 2026 brings together qualified athletes for the World Backyard Ultra Team Championships. The field is set by silver ticket winners and At Large qualifiers after a qualifying period..

FSR 100 on October 17, 2026 is a 100-mile mountain road loop based in Copperhill, Tennessee with nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain and a 32-hour time limit; registration closes October 14, 2026.

A trail ultramarathon at Big Hill Pond State Park on October 17, 2026 offering 50K and 25K mostly single-track courses, a notable fire tower climb with a challenge coin, strict time limits, and all proceeds to local park charities.

Tough Mudder Nashville at Neal Farms on October 17, 2026 presents multiple obstacle-course options including a 15K with 20+ obstacles, a 5K, Infinity laps, spectator access, finisher medals, apparel, and a finisher drink.

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 the Perimeter Trail around the University of the South with three aid stations, scenic overlooks, and a post-race gathering at Shenanigans Sewanee. Ten percent of proceeds go to the Perimeter Trail Fund.