Running Races in Tennessee
Tennessee has 399 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in August through October, quietest in May through July. No single city dominates the calendar. Memphis leads with 48 races, followed by Knoxville (43), Nashville (35), and Chattanooga (20). The remaining 63% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Tennessee
Sep (103) · Aug (79) · Oct (69) · Nov (56) · Dec (33) · Mar (16) · Feb (11) · Jan (8) · Apr (8) · May (6) · Jun (5) · Jul (5)
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Heatwave Half Marathon - Memphis
Memphis, TN
Heatwave Half Marathon - Memphis
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Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (31)
Knoxville, TN
Ninja 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (31)
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July Summer Sizzler 5k + 1 mile
Cleveland, TN
July Summer Sizzler 5k + 1 mile
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4 x 1 Mile Team Relay
Lebanon, TN
4 x 1 Mile Team Relay
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Giles County Glow Run 2026
Pulaski, TN
