Dunlap
Trail Running Calendar near Dunlap 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dunlap for 2026-2027! We've gathered 22 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Timed 3-, 6- and 9-hour trail events on a 2.1-mile loop at Reflection Riding Arboretum in Chattanooga, with aid station, camping options, and proceeds benefiting the arboretum.
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.
An afternoon in Chattanooga combining a guided one hour group run with practical talks, a local panel on trail running topics, and light refreshments.
October 2026
A trail 5K fundraiser on the Farm 58 property featuring bluff views, creek sections, pumpkin picking, a postrace lunch and awards to support Renews ministry.
A three day, 60 mile stage trail race around Chattanooga with 22 mile, 18 mile and 20 mile stages on Lula Lake, Cumberland Trail and Signal Mountain.
November 2026
A dog friendly trail event at Reflection Riding in Chattanooga offering a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K and 10K, plus local beer, food, and pet friendly vendors.
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.
Trail races on Lookout Mountain on Nov 14, 2026, including 50K, half, 10K and a kids one-mile fun run with proceeds supporting Lula Lake trail work.
A trail race near Chattanooga on technical single-track through Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops, with bluff views, rhododendron-lined streams, and 6.5, 10, and 20 mile distance options featuring significant elevation gain.
Trail races at Fall Creek Falls Park offering 50 km, 100 km and 100 mile distances with substantial climbing. The courses cross suspension bridges, pass multiple overlooks and waterfalls, and include several miles along the lake shoreline.
Trail marathon, half, and 13-mile ruck at Foster Falls State Park featuring waterfalls, rocky overlooks, technical descents, limited aid, and a 175-runner cap.
December 2026
Trail runs on Aetna Mountain in Chattanooga offering 5Kish and 10Kish looped courses, an aid station, holiday swag, and family-friendly start/finish amenities.
Trail races on Lookout Mountain offering 50 mile, 18 mile and 10K courses over single track with creek crossings, bluff views and staffed aid stations.
January 2027
A 25K trail race on Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga with two aid stations, a cupless policy, a five hour time limit, and awards for top finishers.
MAD Backyard Ultra in East Ridge TN challenges runners to repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until only one runner completes the final lap.
Trail endurance event at Camp Chet in Whitwell TN featuring a 6.5 mile loop plus half marathon, 6 hour, and 12 hour formats.
February 2027
41st edition trail race in Chattanooga covering 6.7 miles of hilly gravel, dirt and rough double track on Lookout Mountain with age and sex handicaps.
March 2027
Two scenic trail races on mostly single-track atop Signal Mountain: a 50K with 5000+ ft elevation gain and a 10 Mile, both with aid stations, camping, and time cutoffs.