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Running Races in Tennessee

Every upcoming running race in Tennessee, all 334 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

334 upcoming races · 143 with finish-time stats

5K 28110K 99Half Marathon 65Marathon 3Ultra 4
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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 7Chattanooga 15Clarksville 4Cleveland 10Columbia 7Cookeville 7Cordova 3Franklin 4Hendersonville 4Jackson 11Johnson City 4Jonesborough 3Kingsport 5Knoxville 38Lewisburg 3Maryville 5Memphis 41Mount Juliet 4Murfreesboro 5Nashville 32Sevierville 3Smyrna 4Townsend 4

Soonest Races in Tennessee

334 total
Sun, Jul 12, 2026Lane Purser Memorial Road Race Series Memphis, TN5K5 Miles10K10 MilesFrom $25Details Fri, Jul 31, 2026July Summer Sizzler 5k + 1 mile Cleveland, TN5K1 MileFrom $25Details Fri, Jul 31, 2026Piney Flats Days 5K Piney Flats, TN5KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Springbrook Splash Alcoa, TN10K5K1 MileFrom $15Details Sat, Aug 1, 20262026 Nashville Urban Runoff 5K Nashville, TN5KFrom $40Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (31) Knoxville, TN5K10KHalf MarathonFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Dr. Dennis Branch 5K Run/Walk Newport, TN5KFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Sorcerer's Sprint Mile Jonesborough, TN1 MileFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026The Pinnacle 5K Run/Walk Bristol, TN5K0.6 MilesFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Jog4Jesus 5k Walk/Run Greeneville, TN5KFrom $15Register Tue, Aug 4, 20264 x 1 Mile Team Relay Lebanon, TN1600mFreeDetails Fri, Aug 7, 2026Giles County Glow Run 2026 Pulaski, TN1 Mile2 Miles3 MilesFrom $15Register

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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Tennessee

Which Tennessee cities have the most races?

Memphis (41), Knoxville (38), Nashville (32), Chattanooga (15) 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 (281), 10K (99), Half Marathon (65), Marathon (3), Ultra (4). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in Tennessee?

September is the busiest month for races in Tennessee, with 77 of the 334, followed by October with 68. 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 143 races in Tennessee with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:40, 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, 13 races around Tennessee get you off the pavement: 6 are trail races, and 7 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.