Trail Running Calendar near Rocky Top 2026-2027

August 2026

Trail Run 2 mi

A community cross country event at Cherokee Farm in Knoxville featuring a fully grass 2 mile course open to all ages. Weekend divisions include elementary through college and proceeds support Tennessee Endurance and the UT Running Club.

September 2026

Sep

6

Su

Frozen Head Ultra Marathon

Wartburg | 26 mi from Rocky Top

Trail Run Half Marathon 50 km

Trail races at Frozen Head State Park near Wartburg TN offer a Half Marathon and a 50K on repeated ridge loops with substantial elevation gain, limited aid, and a capped field size.

Sep

19

Sa

The Barkley Fall Classic

Wartburg | 26 mi from Rocky Top

Trail Run Marathon 50 km

A 50K trail race in Frozen Head State Park with a secret course, significant climbs, strict rules (no GPS or pacers), and a decisive split between marathon and 50K finishes.

Sep

19

Sa

Ridge Runner 5k

Maynardville | 20 mi from Rocky Top

Trail Run Walk 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 races in Knoxville's Urban Wilderness with 50K and 10K options that use the city trail network and multiple park areas.

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 Walk

A 24 hour looped endurance festival at Roane State in Harriman TN with 2 mile laps, multiple timed divisions, camping, food, and awards; proceeds support student athletes.