Tennessee
Tennessee Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Tennessee for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 74 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Tennessee below and join the trail community at these great events!
June 2027
Trail races in Chattanooga that move from riverfront streets to Appalachian ridgelines, offering courses from 20.5 km to 100 km with community giving.
Trail races of 50K, 25K and 13K at Doe Mountain Recreation Area with a climb up a 60 foot fire tower and 360° views across three states.
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 6 Miles trail race at Rocky Fork State Park on June 19, 2027. The 3 mile out and back logging road course supports the Friends of Rocky Fork and counts toward the Trail Series.
July 17, 2027 mountain ultra in Tellico Plains TN offering 130K, 70K and a 24-mile Waucheesi Vert through Cherokee National Forest.
September 2027
Mud run in Maryville on 09/18/2027 with a 3 mile obstacle course, a 1 mile youth run, showers and commemorative shirts.
A 50K trail race at Frozen Head State Park with a secret course, strict no GPS rule, and a decision point that offers a marathon finish or the full 50K.
October 2027
Spartan obstacle weekend in Lebanon, TN featuring a Sprint 5K with 20 obstacles, a Super 10K with 25 obstacles, kids races, and a 12 foot wide creek feature.
Tough Mudder Nashville at Neal Farms offers 15K, 5K and Infinity mud run formats over farmland terrain with multiple obstacles and finisher items.
A 7K run and 2 mile walk at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage across fields, trails and paved paths; includes a medal and Grounds Pass, with proceeds supporting the Hermitage.
Backyard Ultra near Memphis on October 23, 2027 where 50 runners complete a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains.
Trail races on the East Lakeshore Trail in Greenback, TN offering 100K, 50K (Sunrise/Sunset), 50K relay and 25K ruck/run with optional live tracking.