Greenback

Trail Running Calendar near Greenback 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Greenback for 2026-2027! We've gathered 9 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.

October 2026

Urban Wilderness 50k

Knoxville | 25 mi from Greenback

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.

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

Firewater Ultra

Trail Run 23 km 50 km 100 km

Experience the scenic East Lakeshore Trail in Tennessee with a variety of distances including a 100K ultra, 50K sunrise or sunset runs, and a 25K ruck challenge.

Experience the scenic East Lakeshore Trail in Tennessee with a variety of distances including a 100K ultra, 50K sunrise or sunset runs, and a 25K ruck challenge.

November 2026

S'mores Run - Knoxville

Knoxville | 25 mi from Greenback

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.

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

Dirty South Trail Races

Knoxville | 25 mi from Greenback

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.

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

Fever Dream Ultra

Harriman | 28 mi from Greenback

Backyard Ultra

Test your limits at this 24 hour endurance festival in Tennessee featuring a 2 mile grass loop course with camping, music, and a community atmosphere.

Test your limits at this 24 hour endurance festival in Tennessee featuring a 2 mile grass loop course with camping, music, and a community atmosphere.

Tsali Ultra

Graham County | 29 mi from Greenback

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.

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.

February 2027

Gone Loco

Athens | 28 mi from Greenback

Trail Run 11 mi 50 km

Experience a fast and flat certified course on the historic Eureka Trail in Athens, offering 50k, 11 miler, and ruck divisions through scenic Tennessee woodlands.

Experience a fast and flat certified course on the historic Eureka Trail in Athens, offering 50k, 11 miler, and ruck divisions through scenic Tennessee woodlands.

May 2027

Mudder's Day Madness Mud Run 5K

Maryville | 13 mi from Greenback

Obstacle Run 5 km

An obstacle mud run at Montvale with a 5K course and a fun run, featuring over twenty obstacles and fundraising for Montvale's therapeutic programs.

An obstacle mud run at Montvale with a 5K course and a fun run, featuring over twenty obstacles and fundraising for Montvale's therapeutic programs.

July 2027

The Cherokee - Tellico Plains, TN

Tellico Plains | 21 mi from Greenback

Trail Run 24 mi 70 km 130 km

Mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains offering 130K, 70K, and a 24 mile Waucheesi Challenge through Cherokee National Forest.

Mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains offering 130K, 70K, and a 24 mile Waucheesi Challenge through Cherokee National Forest.