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2026-2027 Running Races in Tennessee

Every upcoming running race in Tennessee, all 290 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

290 upcoming races · 145 with finish-time stats

5K Races 25010K Races 112Half Marathons 65Marathons 4Ultramarathons 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

Chattanooga 27Clarksville 3Cleveland 3Columbia 5Cookeville 6Cordova 4East Ridge 3Franklin 4Hendersonville 9Jackson 6Johnson City 5Kingsport 3Knoxville 31Lebanon 3Maryville 7Memphis 42Morristown 3Mount Juliet 4Murfreesboro 3Nashville 29Pigeon Forge 3Sevierville 4Smyrna 3Townsend 6

Holiday Races in Tennessee

Halloween 5Ks and Races in Tennessee 2026 11Turkey Trots in Tennessee 2026 38Christmas 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 Sat, Oct 10, 2026Finish on the Field 5k Knoxville, TN5K1 MileRegistration closedFrom $15Details Sun, Oct 18, 2026Healthy Kids Running Series Fall 2026 - Franklin, TN Franklin, TNFrom $50Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026MRTC KIDS! Fall Program 2026 Memphis, TNFrom $25Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Niswonger Children's Hospital Scarecrow Skedaddle Johnson City, TN1 Mile5KFrom $10Details Sun, Oct 25, 20267 Bridges Marathon Chattanooga, TNMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KRegistration closedPricing TBADetails Tue, Oct 27, 2026Take Your Girls Night Out 5k / 1 Mile Walk Jackson, TN5K1 MileFrom $30Details Thu, Oct 29, 2026No Boundaries 5k Training for Hot to Trot Knoxville, TN5KFrom $25Details Fri, Oct 30, 2026Smoky Mountain Very Scary 5K Townsend, TN5K1 MileFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Race for the Summitt 5K Knoxville, TN5KFrom $40Details

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 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Tennessee

Which Tennessee cities have the most races?

Memphis (42), Knoxville (31), Nashville (29), Chattanooga (27) 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 (250), 10K (112), Half Marathon (65), Marathon (4), Ultra (4). 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 290, followed by December with 43. 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 145 races in Tennessee with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:12, 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: 1 is a trail race, and 4 mix road and trail.