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River Ridge Trail 5k is a trail run/walk held each October on the Camp Tipton trail system in Maryville, Tennessee. The race takes place at 933 Walker School Road, Maryville, and centers on honoring River Scantland, with proceeds supporting scholarships to Camp Tipton families who need assistance, u..

Firewater Ultra takes place in Greenback, Tennessee, along the East Lakeshore Trail on Tellico Reservoir. Distances include a 100K; a 50K with Sunrise and Sunset variants; a 50K Relay; and a new 25K Ruck. The course uses the end-to-end Tellico Lake trail system: the 100K runs out and back the full l..

The Tsali Ultra is an annual trail running event held in Almond, North Carolina, within the scenic Nantahala National Forest. It features multiple race distances: 8K, 30K, and 50K, showcasing the world-class Tsali Trail System alongside Fontana Lake. The course offers rolling, well-groomed trails wi..

Gone Loco Ultra, held on the Eureka Trail in Athens, Tennessee, offers three distances: 55k (~34 miles), 11 miles, and an 11-mile ruck. The marathon-certified course (TN25001MS) runs on a flat, gravel rails-to-trails route that follows a former railroad bed from Mashburn to Englewood, with woodland..

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 Veterans Heritage Ridge Run is an annual fundraiser that supports the construction and upkeep of Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. The 8th annual Ridge Run and JROTC Competition is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026. The start point and ceremonial area is at the Lincoln Park Technology T..