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2026-2027 Running Races in Tennessee

Every upcoming running race in Tennessee, all 320 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

320 upcoming races · 153 with finish-time stats

5K Races 27110K Races 112Half Marathons 70Marathons 3Ultramarathons 5
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The Tennessee races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field4,265 finishersRegal Knoxville Turkey Trot 5K + Little Gobbler Kid's Runin the 5KLongest-running48th year48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Milerannual tradition

Races by City in Tennessee

Bristol 3Chattanooga 26Cleveland 5Columbia 5Cookeville 7Cordova 5Fairview 3Franklin 4Gallatin 3Hendersonville 10Jackson 7Johnson City 5Knoxville 35Maryville 8Memphis 43Morristown 3Mount Juliet 4Murfreesboro 4Nashville 32Pigeon Forge 3Sevierville 4Smyrna 3Townsend 5Union City 3

Holiday Races in Tennessee

Halloween 5Ks and Races in Tennessee 2026 22Turkey Trots in Tennessee 2026 37Christmas 5Ks and Races in Tennessee 2026 29

Tennessee Races by Month

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Soonest Races in Tennessee

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Sun, Jul 12, 2026Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series Memphis, TN5K5 Miles10K10 MilesFrom $25Details Mon, Aug 24, 2026Long Distance Training Knoxville, TNHalf MarathonFrom $90Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 Mount Juliet, TNFrom $50Details Sun, Sep 27, 2026Fall into Trail Running 101 Knoxville, TN5KFrom $25Details Fri, Oct 9, 2026Go Girl Run Cordova, TNHalf Marathon5K0.5 Miles1 MileRegistration closedFrom $15Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Finish on the Field 5k Knoxville, TN5K1 MileRegistration closedFrom $15Details Fri, Oct 16, 2026Grainger County Runs for H.O.P.E- 2nd Annual 5k Run/Walk- Glow Run Bean Station, TN5KFrom $35Details Fri, Oct 16, 2026Bigfoot 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run Crossville, TN5K1 MileRegistration closedFrom $25Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Miles for Maryville 10K, 5K & 1Mile Run/Walk Maryville, TN10K5K1 MileFrom $28Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Clinton 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run Clinton, TN5K5K1 MileFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Rollin' Nolen 10 Miler Nolensville, TN10 MilesFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Autumn March for ALS Dyersburg, TN3 Miles2 Miles1 Mile0.5 MilesFrom $25Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 16, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Tennessee

Which Tennessee cities have the most races?

Memphis (43), Knoxville (35), Nashville (32), Chattanooga (26) have the most upcoming races in Tennessee. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in Tennessee?

Tennessee has 5K (271), 10K (112), Half Marathon (70), Marathon (3), Ultra (5). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Tennessee?

November is the busiest month for races in Tennessee, with 83 of the 320, followed by October with 72. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are Tennessee races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 153 races in Tennessee with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:57, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail races in Tennessee?

Yes, 5 races around Tennessee get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races, and 3 mix road and trail.