Franklin
Trail Running Calendar near Franklin 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Franklin for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Trail races at Long Hunter State Park circling Couchville Lake with half marathon, marathon and 50 km options on mostly flat, mixed surface routes.
A 7K run and a 2-mile walk on the historic grounds of Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, featuring mixed surfaces and views of Tulip Grove and the Hermitage Mansion. Proceeds support the Andrew Jackson Foundation.
A 5K trail run in Fairview, Tennessee on October 24, 2026 supporting Love One International, which provides life saving medical treatment to children in Uganda. Registration opens April 24 and the entry fee is $40.
A flat six mile trail race in Shelby Park with start and finish at Cornelia Fort Airpark, organized by Nashville Running Company on October 25 2026.
A community 5K at Mill Ridge Park with trail and short paved options, refreshments, and fundraising for park programs.
November 2026
Community trail event in Nashville on November 8, 2026 with a group run on a 2.2 mile loop, expo, raffle, vendors, and local running partners.
Trail endurance event at Long Hunter State Park on November 14, 2026 where runners run a timed 5K each hour in 6 hour and 12 hour formats.
A hilly trail 5K and a 1-mile walk at Maury County Park in Columbia, TN, featuring nearly 400 feet of elevation gain and proceeds to Narrow Gate.
A six-hour trail endurance event near Nashville where runners complete a 5K each hour, earn patches and a medal for finishing all six laps, and vie for national ranking.
December 2026
A looped timed running event near Franklin TN featuring a 1.1 mile, 340 foot-elevation loop and multiple timed divisions including a youth 5K.
A holiday-themed running event on 12/19/2026 at Orchard Bend Park with in-person and virtual 5K options plus a free 1K kids run, supporting The Nashville Food Project.
March 2027
Trail races at Cedar Crest Camp in Lyles TN on March 13, 2027, with a half marathon, 10K and a hilly gravel 5K plus aid stations and a post race meal.
April 2027
Trail 5K and 10K at Preservation Park in Thompson's Station, TN, with proceeds supporting a local nonprofit for foster children.
July 2027