Trail Running Calendar near Rocky Top 2026-2027

September 2026

Trail Run Marathon 50 km

A 50K trail race at Frozen Head State Park with an unrevealed course, strict navigation rules, a decision point for marathon or full 50K, and limited field access.

Sep

19

Sa

Ridge Runner 5k

Maynardville | 20 mi from Rocky Top

Trail Run 5 km

A 5K trail run and 1 mile asphalt fun run at Big Ridge State Park on September 19, 2026, with online preregistration and fees supporting the Y's youth health and wellness programs.

Sep

26

Sa

Big South Fork Trail Race

Oneida | 28 mi from Rocky Top

Trail Run 10 km 18 mi

Experience the natural beauty of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area with a loop trail race featuring 17.5 mile and 10K options primarily on single track terrain.

October 2026

Oct

10

Sa

Urban Wilderness 50k

Knoxville | 21 mi from Rocky Top

Trail Run 10 km 50 km

Trail event in Knoxville with a 50K 31 mile loop and a 10K course through the Urban Wilderness Gateway Park and the city trail network.

November 2026

Nov

14

Sa

Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race

Rocky Top

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.

December 2026

Dec

6

Su

Dirty South Trail Races

Knoxville | 21 mi from Rocky Top

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

9

Sa

Fever Dream Ultra

Harriman | 30 mi from Rocky Top

Backyard Ultra

A 24 hour endurance festival on a 2 mile grass loop in Harriman, Tennessee offering timed runs, relays, a ruck division, camping and a festival atmosphere.