Running races in Tennessee, United States
Find running races in Tennessee, United States. Compare 19 upcoming events by date and location. Open a race guide for the course, recorded editions and official entry information where available.
Upcoming running events include 50K races, 100K races, 25K races, marathons, 5K races and half marathons.
Events to explore include Mamba 100, Natchez Trace Trail Run and Shelli Huether Veterans Day Honor Run.
21 listed events · 19 with upcoming dates
Upcoming running races
19 matching events, earliest date first. Entry availability is shown separately.
Mamba 100
USAMemphis, Tennessee
Ultramarathons and a shorter trail race on the Wolf River trails. Different lead-in sections join a flat woodland loop; each distance has its own start.
· 100K / 100mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Natchez Trace Trail Run
USAFranklin, Tennessee
Trail races along the Natchez Trace, with buses from Garrison Creek for the point-to-point shorter distances.
· 50mi / Half marathon / Marathon · Entry closed
Race details, entry and past editions →Shelli Huether Veterans Day Honor Run
USABrentwood, Tennessee
A charity run on a paved park loop, with an eight-hour challenge and advertised 5K and 10K categories.
· 10K / 5K / 8H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Fall Creek 100
USASpencer, Tennessee
Trail ultras through Fall Creek Falls State Park, passing waterfalls, suspension bridges, forest paths and the lake shoreline.
· 100K / 100mi / 50K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗The Tennessee Mile
USAFranklin, Tennessee
Timed running on a steep 1.1-mile woodland loop on private land near Franklin, with a separate youth 5K.
· 40H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗St. Jude Memphis Marathon
USAMemphis, Tennessee
Memphis December St. Jude marathon weekend.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Bell Ringer Trail Run
USABurns, Tennessee
Woodland trail races in Montgomery Bell State Park with three distances from the hotel parking area.
· 15K / 25K / 50K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Moccasin Ultra Fest
USAMemphis, Tennessee
A New Year ultra on repeated four-mile loops through the Wolf River trails.
· 36H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Rabid Raccoon 25K
USAChattanooga, Tennessee
Trail race in the Chattanooga area.
· 25K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Snow Bull
USAWhitwell, Tennessee
A half marathon and timed winter trail races at Camp Chet.
· 12H / 6H / Half marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Black Toe Run
USAWatertown, Tennessee
Timed endurance races on a hilly trail loop at Hardin Farm.
· 48H
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Stump Jump
USAChattanooga, Tennessee
Trail races in the Chattanooga area.
· 10mi / 50K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →The Pistol
USAAlcoa, Tennessee
Ultras and shorter races on the Alcoa greenway loop.
· 100K / 100mi / 50K / 50mi
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Viper 100
USACordova, Tennessee
Ultras on a mixed trail and paved loop through Shelby Farms Park.
· 100mi / 107K
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Covenant Health Knoxville Marathon
USAKnoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville April Boston-qualifier marathon.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Stillhouse 100K
USASoddy-Daisy, Tennessee
Trail ultramarathon in the Soddy-Daisy area.
· 100K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Rock 'n' Roll Nashville
USANashville, Tennessee
Nashville April Rock 'n' Roll weekend.
· Marathon
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Three Sisters Ultra Festival
USAMaryville, Tennessee
Timed trail races on a 2.2-mile loop through Maryville College Woods.
· 12H Day / 12H Night / 24H / 6H Day / 6H Night
Race details, entry and past editions →Entry information ↗Great Smoky Mountains Half Marathon and 5K
USATownsend, Tennessee
A Friday 5K and Saturday road half marathon in Townsend near the Great Smoky Mountains.
· 5K · Status TBC
Race details, entry and past editions →Race archive
Past races and previous editions
Looking back at a race? Browse the guides below for recorded editions. This section also includes events awaiting a new date and cancelled editions. Previous editions of races in the upcoming calendar are available through their race guides above.
Medal Madness 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — Jackson, TN
USAJackson, Tennessee
A 5K, 10K and half-marathon race programme at North Park in Jackson.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Medal Madness 5K, 10K & Half Marathon — Knoxville, TN
USAKnoxville, Tennessee
A 5K, 10K and half-marathon race programme at Holston River Park in Knoxville.
Next date not listed
Race guide and recorded editions →Choosing a race in Tennessee
The unfiltered upcoming calendar includes events in Memphis (3), Chattanooga (2), Franklin (2). Use the town filter to compare locations, then check the race guide for the start venue and organiser’s travel information.
Questions about running races in Tennessee
Which running races are coming up in Tennessee, United States?
Mamba 100 is listed for 6 November 2026. Natchez Trace Trail Run is listed for 7 November 2026 (entry closed). Shelli Huether Veterans Day Honor Run is listed for 7 November 2026. Check the race guide and organiser’s latest information before making plans.
What running distances are listed in Tennessee, United States?
Look for 50K races, 100K races, 25K races, marathons, 5K races and half marathons in the upcoming listings. If an event offers several distances, check the individual race guide to choose the edition and distance you want to enter.
Where can I find race entry details for Tennessee, United States?
Follow the link from the race guide to the organiser or entry provider, where one is available. Check the entry deadline, eligibility and current availability there. A listed race date does not necessarily mean entries are still open.
Why has a race moved out of the upcoming calendar?
Once its listed dates have passed, a race moves to the past-editions view unless another upcoming edition is recorded. Cancelled events also leave the upcoming list. The race guide stays available, and the event returns when a new date is added.