Trail Running Calendar near Gatlinburg 2026-2027

October 2026

Trail Run 10 km 50 km

Experience the only trail 50k in Knox County with a 31 mile loop through city parks, wildlife areas, and private trail systems in Knoxville.

Oct

17

Sa

Viewpoint Endurance Challenge

Whittier | 21 mi from Gatlinburg

Backyard Ultra

Timed running and rucking events on a 1.4 mile loop in Whittier NC with lap timing, aid station support, and on-site lodging options.

Oct

17

Sa

Smoky Mountain 24 Hour Challenge

Sevierville | 11 mi from Gatlinburg

Trail Run

October 17, 2026 in Sevierville: a 3-mile loop event offering a 24-hour challenge and an 8-hour 9 to 5 option; 80-mile finishers earn a Dolly-themed belt buckle.

November 2026

Nov

15

Su

S'mores Run - Knoxville

Knoxville | 28 mi from Gatlinburg

Trail Run 4 mi

In-person and virtual S'mores Run at Ijams Nature Center offering 4 miles and 3.1 miles options with registration and timing handled through Athlinks.

December 2026

Dec

6

Su

Dirty South Trail Races

Knoxville | 28 mi from Gatlinburg

Trail Run 10 km 13 mi

Trail races at Mead's Quarry in Knoxville include a half marathon, a 10K and a kids one mile on mixed technical singletrack and flowing mountain bike trail. The half marathon has a four hour limit and aid stations with small cups.

January 2027

Jan

16

Sa

Tsali Ultra

Graham County | 29 mi from Gatlinburg

Trail Run 8 km 30 km 50 km

Tsali Ultra in Bryson City NC on January 16 2027 offers 8K, 30K and 50K trail races with aid stations, drop bags, cupless policy, and enforced cutoffs.

April 2027

Apr

9-10

Fr - Sa

Mountain Man Memorial March

Gatlinburg

Road Race Trail Run 3 mi 6 mi 13 mi 26 mi

Two day Gatlinburg event with runs, marches and virtual options from 5K to marathon, featuring military and civilian categories and support for Gold Star Families.