Knoxville
Trail Running Calendar near Knoxville 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Knoxville for 2026-2027! We've gathered 28 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Experience a mix of twisty singletrack and open farm field running in Germantown. This late autumn trail event offers three distances and a festive post race atmosphere at the historic Button Farm.
Experience a 50 mile trail race through the scenic Seneca Greenway and Muddy Branch trails in Maryland. This event features forested single track terrain and small stream crossings for dedicated distance runners.
An 11 mile out and back trail race at Cunningham State Park near Thurmont MD on Catoctin Blue and Cat Rock Yellow trails with one aid station at the turnaround.
An annual cross-country 8K at Linganore Winecellars in Mt Airy with a course through the winery grounds, post-race refreshments, awards, and a sweatshirt premium.
Community 5K and 1-mile kids run at Clarke County Parks & Recreation with chip timing, course support, awards, and a food drive on November 14, 2026.
A Thanksgiving themed 5 km run at Big Cork Vineyards in Rohrersville, Maryland, on November 14, 2026. The event is timed by J3 Timing and includes a t shirt, collapsible wine glass, finisher medal, and a wine pour.
A marathon weekend in Brunswick MD featuring a USATF certified full marathon, a half marathon and a Veterans Challenge 5K along the Potomac and C&O Canal.
A cross-country 5K and one mile fun run at Ida Lee Park in Leesburg on November 21, 2026, featuring a long sleeve shirt for pre-registered 5K runners and a finisher medal for one mile participants. Donations for Loudoun Hunger Relief are requested.
Thanksgiving 5k and kids races at James Rumsey Technical Institute supporting local backpack programs and youth initiatives.
December 2026
Timed trail ultra on 12/05/2026 at Little Bennett Regional Park with 5 hour and 9 hour formats, relays, and a 4.5 mile race.
January 2027
5k 10k and half marathon on the flat C&O Canal Trail at Williamsport Park with chip timing, medal, technical shirt and a virtual option.
March 2027
An eight hour timed trail event at Little Bennett Park in Clarksburg, MD with a 5.5 mile loop where runners complete as many laps as they wish.
Trail marathon and 50K at Seneca Creek State Park on single track trails, with on-course choice to stop at the marathon or continue to 50K.
A chip-timed 5 km, 10 km and half marathon at Point of Rocks on March 7, 2027 with limited water stations, a virtual option, and finisher medals and shirts.
April 2027
Trail 5k, 10k and half marathon at Third Winchester Battlefield with chip timing, finisher medal, technical shirt, series points and a virtual option.