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Trail Running in Tennessee
Go trail running in Tennessee with curated guides of the best trail runs across the region. With over 39 3D trail maps in FATMAP, you can easily discover and navigate the best trails in Tennessee.
No matter what your next adventure has in store, you can find a guide on FATMAP to help you plan your next epic trip.
Get a top trail running recommendation in Tennessee from one of our 16 guidebooks, or get inspired by the 39 local adventures uploaded by the FATMAP community. Start exploring now!
Trail Running Destinations in Tennessee
Trail Running Routes in Tennessee
S.C.A.R. (Smokies Challenge Adventure Run)
An stunning section of the Appalachian Trail idolized by trail and ultra runners.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 115 km
- Ascent
- 5.2 km
- Descent
- 5.1 km
Frozen Head Long Tour
A long trail running tour of Frozen Head State Park, home of the infamous Barkley Marathons.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
Mount Kephart / Charlies Bunion Loop
A epic trail run with spectacular views from Charlies Bunion and the iconic "Jump Off" on the AT.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 24 km
- Ascent
- 1.3 km
- Descent
- 1.3 km
Smokies High Peaks
An epic tour of the Smokies reserved for the most adventurous trail runners.
Severe Trail Running
- Distance
- 51 km
- Ascent
- 2.8 km
- Descent
- 2.8 km
Rabid Raccoon 25k
A long trail run atop Raccoon Mountain made popular by the Rabid Raccoon 25K.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 23 km
- Ascent
- 708 m
- Descent
- 708 m
Big Daddy Loop
A staple trail running loop on Lookout Mountain that extends into Georgia.
Moderate Trail Running
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 625 m
- Descent
- 625 m
Mullens Cove Loop
A classic trail running loop off the Cumberland Trail in Prentice Cooper State Forest.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 14 km
- Ascent
- 512 m
- Descent
- 512 m
Pot Point Loop
A lesser-visited loop in Prentice Cooper State Forest with plenty of views along the way.
Difficult Trail Running
- Distance
- 18 km
- Ascent
- 558 m
- Descent
- 558 m
Trail Running Guidebooks in Tennessee
6 routes · Trail Running
6 Classic Trail Runs Near Chattanooga
11 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
Blue Ridge Mtns: Top Trail Running Routes in Ellijay, GA
8 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
Classic Hikes Paired with Local Breweries in WNC
4 routes · Trail Running
The 4 Most Epic Trail Runs in the Great Smoky Mountains
17 routes · Hiking · Trail Running
I-40 Itinerary: Rad Trail Runs for Your Next Road Trip
10 routes · Trail Running