Running Races in Tennessee — 2026

There are 334 running races in Tennessee in 2026 across 103 cities. The next upcoming race is the Kw Cares Costume 5K in Hendersonville on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

Huffin’ for the Stuffin’ Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Lewisburg, TN Lewisburg

Road Lewisburg Ugly Sweater Fun Run 1 mileHuffin’for the Stuffin’ Turkey Trot

From $0 Open

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Hardin Valley Hawk Trot 5K

Thu, Nov 26 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Road Junior Hawk Mile runHawk Trot 5k

From $20 Open

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10th Annual Cleveland Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cleveland, TN Cleveland

Virtual 1 mile fun run/walkVirtual 1 mile fun run/walkVirtual 5k +1

From $15 Open

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Putnam County Family YMCA Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Cookeville, TN Cookeville

Road Kids Gobble Wobble - 1 mileTurkey Trot 5K

From $12 Open

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Black Friday 5K Fun Run/Walk for Covenant Academy

Fri, Nov 27 · Mcminnville, TN Mcminnville

Road Black Friday 5K Fun Run & Walk for Covenant Academy

From $30 Open

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Spring Hill Turkey Burn

Sat, Nov 28 · Columbia, TN Columbia

Virtual 1K5KHalf Marathon +2

From $20 Open

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Coffee Lovers Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

Sat, Nov 28 · Memphis, TN Memphis

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationEco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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West Tennessee's Ugliest 5k & 1 Miler

Sat, Nov 28 · Medina, TN Medina

Road West Tennessee's Ugliest 5k

From $25 Open

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Thanksgiving Gobble Trot Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

Sat, Nov 28 · Memphis, TN Memphis

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 MileVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1)Eco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Gobbler 5K & 10K at Knoxville, TN (48)

Sat, Nov 28 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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TKF At Your Pace Kidney Race presented by Fresenius Medical Care

Sat, Dec 5 · Nashville, TN Nashville

TKF At Your Pace Kidney Race presented by Fresenius Medical Care

From $25 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Nashville, TN

Sat, Dec 5 · Nashville, TN Nashville

Virtual 1 MileDoggie Dash 5KKids Run +2

From $25 Open

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Holiday Cheer Meister Walk Benefiting Kelsey’s Christmas for Kids

Sat, Dec 5 · Ooltewah, TN Ooltewah

Road Holiday Cheer Meister Walk 1 Mile

From $35 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Dayton, TN Dayton

Road 1 mile5k

From $20 Open

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2026 Jingle Bell Run - Knoxville, TN

Sat, Dec 5 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Virtual 1 Mile5K UntimedKids Run +2

From $25 Open

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Run LoCo Certified Half Marathon and 5K Elf On the Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Lenior City, TN Lenior City

Road 5K - Elf On The RunHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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DH Holiday Hustle 5K & 1 Mile Walk/Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Nashville, TN Nashville

Road 1-Mile5K

From $20 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (49)

Sat, Dec 5 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Rudolph Dash 5K | Rudolph Jingle Sprint 1K | Rudolph's Red-Nose Workshop

Sat, Dec 5 · Nolensville, TN Nolensville

Road Rudolph Jingle Sprint 1KRudolph Dash 5KRudolph's Red-Nose Workshop

From $10 Open

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White Elephant 5K/10K/Half Marathon - Chattanooga

Sat, Dec 5 · Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga

Virtual 5KVirtual 5KVirtual 10K +3

From $25 Open

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Reindeer Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Maryville, TN Maryville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K OpenSleeping But Supporting

From $20 Open

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Dirty South Trail Races

Sun, Dec 6 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Trail Kids Trail Mile10KHalf Marathon

From $7 Open

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2026 Little Debbie® Christmas Tree Cake Run

Sun, Dec 6 · Ooltewah, TN Ooltewah

Virtual 5k Run (timed)Virtual 5k5k walk (untimed) +3

From $10 Open

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The Moon Run 5k

Sun, Dec 6 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5k Race Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Jingle Run for Hope 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Morristown, TN Morristown

Road 5K Timed Run/Walk5K Untimed Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (50)

Sat, Dec 12 · Jackson, TN Jackson

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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‘A CHARLIE BROWN CHRISTMAS 5K/10K’ (Nashville, TN)

Sat, Dec 12 · Nashville, TN Nashville

Virtual Snoopy Dash - Kids Age 12 and Under, UntimedA Charlie Brown Christmas 5KA Charlie Brown Christmas 5K/10K At-Home Virtual Edition +1

From $37.95 Open

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Run for Breast Cancer 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

Sat, Dec 12 · Memphis, TN Memphis

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun RunVirtual Run RegistrationEco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Sunrise Marathon 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

Sat, Dec 12 · Memphis, TN Memphis

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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Rudolph Run Family 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Winchester, TN Winchester

Road Rudolph Run Family 5K

From $30 Open

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A Worthy Clause

Sat, Dec 12 · Columbia, TN Columbia

Road A Worthy Clause - 1 mile fun runA Worthy Clause - 5K

From $20 Open

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Rock'in Santa Half Marathon & Sunshine Santa 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Road 5KHalf MarathonHalf Marathon Relay

From $30 Open

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CrossKnox 15K & 4-Miler

Sat, Dec 12 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Virtual 4-Mile15K15k-virtual

From $25 Open

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Santa Shuffle Fun Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 13 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Road Santa Shuffle Fun Run/Walk - Flat Rate EntrySanta Shuffle Fun Run/Walk - Toy Donation Entry

From $5 Open

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Candy Cane Course - Nashville

Sat, Dec 19 · Nashville, TN Nashville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Jingle Bell Jog Chattanooga

Sat, Dec 19 · Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga

Road ELF DASHChattanooga Jingle Bell Jog 5K

From $15 Open

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Santa Hustle Johnson City

Sat, Dec 19 · Johnson City, TN Johnson City

Road Kids Dash5K10K

From $19.99 Open

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Holiday 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (51)

Sat, Dec 19 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Candy Cane Course - Memphis

Sun, Dec 20 · Memphis, TN Memphis

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Candy Cane Course - Chattanooga

Sun, Dec 20 · East Ridge, TN East Ridge

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +7

From $22 Open 5 spots left

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Holiday 5K & 10K at Knoxville, TN (52)

Sat, Dec 26 · Knoxville, TN Knoxville

Road 5K10K

From $30 Open

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New Year's Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

Sat, Dec 26 · Memphis, TN Memphis

Virtual Family Fun Run 1 Mile5K RegistrationVirtual Run Registration (5K/10K/13.1) +3

From $30 Open

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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS

Sat, Dec 26 · Memphis, TN Memphis

Virtual Family 1 Mile Fun Run5K RegistrationEco-Registration (No Shirt) +3

From $30 Open

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Become a Racing for Sustainability Champion!

Thu, Dec 31 · Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga

Virtual Racing for Sustainability Champions

From $100 Open

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48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler

Sat, Jan 2 · Millington, TN Millington

Road 48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler with Race Shirt48th Annual Hill & Dale 8 Miler without Race Shirt

From $15 Open

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Nashville

Sat, Jan 2 · Nashville, TN Nashville

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Time Travel Half-Marathon/5K/10K - Memphis

Sun, Jan 3 · Memphis, TN Memphis

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +4

From $17 Open 5 spots left

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Freeze Your Half Off, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga

Sat, Jan 9 · Chattanooga, TN Chattanooga

Road Awesomesauce Riverpark Race Series (FOUR RACES) - 5K DISTANCEFreeze + Burn Your Half Off COMBO - 5K DISTANCE5K +6

From $45 Open

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Running From Yeti - Memphis, TN

Sat, Jan 9 · Memphis, TN Memphis

Virtual Virtual 5K5k Run/Walk10k Run/Walk +4

From $40 Open

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2027 MRTC Frank Horton Memorial Winter Off-Road Series

Sun, Jan 10 · Memphis, TN Memphis

Road WORS 3KWORS 3KWORS 5K +9

From $20 Open

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