Upcoming Running Races in Tennessee

Endurance Grid lists 353 running races in Tennessee, from August 2026 to July 2027 across 121 cities.

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The lay of the land

Running Races in Tennessee

The running race calendar in Tennessee is busiest in September, October, and November, with races most often in Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville, and Chattanooga.

What running races are

Organized running races are one of the most accessible entry points into endurance sports. There’s a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line. Distances run from 1-mile fun runs and 5Ks up through the 10K, half marathon, and marathon.

Most races are timed and chip-scored, with a mass or wave start and aid stations along the course. Big-city races keep the noise going the whole way; smaller races give you long stretches where it’s just you and the miles.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How many running races are in Tennessee?+
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 353 upcoming running races in Tennessee across 121 cities, from August 2026 to July 2027.
What running distances are offered in Tennessee?+
Running races in Tennessee include 1 Mile, 10 Mile, 100 Mile, 100K, 10K, 15K, 1K, 2 Mile / 3K, and more distances.
When is running season in Tennessee?+
Running season in Tennessee runs spring through fall. Of the upcoming running races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in September and October.
Which Tennessee cities have running races?+
Running races in Tennessee are held in Memphis, Knoxville, Nashville, Chattanooga, Jackson, Cleveland, Columbia, Bristol, Cookeville, and Maryville, plus 111 other cities.

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