Franklin
Trail Running Calendar near Franklin 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Franklin for 2026-2027! We've gathered 15 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 outside Nashville with Half Marathon, Marathon and 50K routes that circle Couchville Lake and use the Bryant Grove trail and cliff loop. The course mixes dirt singletrack and paved greenway.
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, Nashville, with early and race day packet pickup, HOKA awards for top finishers, and optional donations to local nonprofits.
November 2026
A community run and festival in Nashville on November 7, 2026 featuring a casual 4 mile group run, expo, raffle, and local running partners.
Hourly 5K trail laps in Hermitage, TN across six or twelve rounds where finishing each hourly lap earns patches, medals, and national leaderboard placement.
December 2026
A multi-day timed loop event near Franklin TN offering divisions from a 3 hour race to a 40 hour challenge on a 1.1 mile, 340 foot gain loop.
A holiday themed event in Antioch featuring a scenic 5K run or walk, a virtual 5K option, and a 1K kids run at Orchard Bend Park. Proceeds benefit The Nashville Food Project and park restrooms will be closed for winter.
March 2027
April 2027
Trail 5K and 10K at Preservation Park in Thompson's Station benefiting New To You, with proceeds for foster children and marked loop and technical singletrack.
July 2027
Timed 6, 12 and 24 hour races on a flat one mile loop in Pegram, Tennessee, with a ruck division, shared food, night options, and on-site camping.