Knoxville

Trail Running Calendar near Knoxville 2026-2027

Explore the top trail runs near Knoxville 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.

November 2026

5K and Play on College Hill Featuring the Pumpkin Run

Maryville | 14 mi from Knoxville

Trail Run 5 km

A 5K run on the Maryville College campus with yard games, alpine tower activities, frequent raffle drawings, and proceeds supporting the Friends of the College Woods.

A 5K run on the Maryville College campus with yard games, alpine tower activities, frequent raffle drawings, and proceeds supporting the Friends of the College Woods.

Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race

Rocky Top | 21 mi from Knoxville

Trail Run 25 km 50 km

Experience a trail event at Norris Dam State Park featuring 25 km and 50 km loops on single track trails and jeep roads. Enjoy a well supported course with finisher medals and on site park accommodations.

Experience a trail event at Norris Dam State Park featuring 25 km and 50 km loops on single track trails and jeep roads. Enjoy a well supported course with finisher medals and on site park accommodations.

S'mores Run - Knoxville

Trail Run 5 km

A family-friendly fun run at Ijams Nature Center with a Greenway course, s’mores party, race swag and a virtual option.

A family-friendly fun run at Ijams Nature Center with a Greenway course, s’mores party, race swag and a virtual option.

December 2026

Dirty South Trail Races

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.

February 2027

Wesley Woods Trail Race

Townsend | 21 mi from Knoxville

Trail Run 3 mi 6 mi 9 mi 12 mi

Trail races and a hike at Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend with 1, 3, 6, 9, 12 mile options plus a 4-hour endurance event.

Trail races and a hike at Camp Wesley Woods in Townsend with 1, 3, 6, 9, 12 mile options plus a 4-hour endurance event.

April 2027

Mountain Man Memorial March

Gatlinburg | 28 mi from Knoxville

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

A two day memorial event in Gatlinburg on April 9 and April 10, 2027 offering marathon to 5K and virtual options while supporting Gold Star Families.

A two day memorial event in Gatlinburg on April 9 and April 10, 2027 offering marathon to 5K and virtual options while supporting Gold Star Families.

May 2027

Mudder's Day Madness Mud Run 5K

Maryville | 14 mi from Knoxville

Obstacle Run 5 km

An obstacle mud run at Montvale Springs with a 5K course and a family Fun Run, raising funds for Montvale’s therapeutic programs.

An obstacle mud run at Montvale Springs with a 5K course and a family Fun Run, raising funds for Montvale’s therapeutic programs.

June 2027

Three Sisters Ultra Festival

Maryville | 14 mi from Knoxville

Trail Run

A trail based timed festival in Maryville offering 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour options on a 2.2 mile loop with chip timing and aid every loop.

A trail based timed festival in Maryville offering 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour options on a 2.2 mile loop with chip timing and aid every loop.

September 2027

Marine Mud Run - Maryville

Maryville | 14 mi from Knoxville

Obstacle Run 3 mi

Mud run in Maryville on 09/18/2027 with a 3 mile obstacle course, a 1 mile youth run, showers and commemorative shirts.

Mud run in Maryville on 09/18/2027 with a 3 mile obstacle course, a 1 mile youth run, showers and commemorative shirts.