Running Races in Tennessee
Tennessee has 393 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in August through October, quietest in January, May, and June. No single city dominates the calendar. Memphis leads with 47 races, followed by Knoxville (47), Nashville (33), and Chattanooga (24). The remaining 62% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in Tennessee
Sep (96) · Aug (77) · Oct (63) · Nov (49) · Jul (32) · Dec (30) · Mar (14) · Feb (9) · Apr (7) · Jan (6) · May (5) · Jun (5)
Showing 24 of 393
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July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
Memphis, TN
July 4th Run 5K/10K/13.1 MEMPHIS
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Running Into the 4th Dimension
Crossville, TN
Running Into the 4th Dimension
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (28)
Jackson, TN
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Jackson, TN (28)
Burn Your Half Off, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga
Lauderdale County Tomato Festival 5K run/walk hosted by Ripley Rotary & Fleet Feet
Crazy 8s 8K, Almost Crazy 3K Run/Walk, Little8s/Special 8s
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NSC's Dash at the Castle 5K
Nashville, TN
NSC's Dash at the Castle 5K
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Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (29)
Knoxville, TN
Eagle 5K, 10K, & 13.1M at Knoxville, TN (29)
Running
Eagle 5K, & 10K at Knoxville, TN (30)
Knoxville, TN
