Upcoming running, biking, triathlon, duathlon, runs and other events in the Tennessee Valley Outsider footprint. The calendar is updated periodically several months out for planning:
November
Nov. 23: Dam-Bridge Run 10K, Florence, starts at Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa. The loop course routes along Wilson Dam, Singing River Bridge, TVA properties and residential neighborhood along on the Tennessee River. Time limit of 90 minutes. Register here
Nov. 23: Circle Endurance 3-, 6-, 12- and 24-hour options, at Ringgold High School in Ringgold, Ga. Endurance event to accumulate the most mileage during the selected time period. Register here
Nov. 28: TTT: Theatre Turkey Trot 5K, in Huntsville, starts at 8 a.m., a holiday-themed fun event at Ditto Landing. Proceeds benefit Around the Curtain Community Children’s Theatre, a 501c3 non-profit. Register here
Nov. 28: 31st annual Crisis Services of North Alabama Turkey Trot 5K and 1-mile fun run, Huntsville, on the UAH campus at Spragins Hall. Starts at 8 a.m. Proceeds benefit the Crisis Services of North Alabama to help victims of domestic violence, basic services, mental health and other needs. Register here
Nov. 28: 10th annual 3M Turkey Trot of Morgan County, 5K run, Crossfit Challenge and 1-mile fun run. The 5K and Crossfit Challenge begin at 8 a.m., with the fun run at 9 a.m. All proceeds benefit the United Way of Morgan County. The race will be facilitated and timed by River City Runners. Register here
Nov. 28: Thanksgiving Day 5K, Cleveland, Tenn., starts at 8 a.m. Register here
Nov. 28: Fitness Central Turkey Trot 5K, Chattanooga. Register here
Nov. 28: Hot to Trot 10K, 5K and Fun Run, Knoxville, Tennnessee, at Fleet Feet on Parkside Drive. The 10K and 5K start at 7:30 a.m., with the Fun Run at 9 a.m. Register here
Nov. 28: Lost Creek Turkey Trot 5K, Cullman at St. Bernard Prep School, proceeds to help the St. Bernard trail system maintenance. Register here
Nov. 28: Hayden’s Hope Turkey Trot 5K and 1-mileish fun walk, Fayetteville, Tenn., at Lincoln County High School. Register here
Nov. 28: Turkey Trot for A-Rare-Ness: MPS1, at Cofer’s Garage in Rockwood, Tenn., proceeds to help The Kennedy Ladd Foundation and research for the MPS1 disease. Register here
Nov. 28: Regal Knoxville Turkey Trot 5K and Little Gobbler Kids’ Run, Knoxville. Register here
Nov. 30: Chattanooga Hungry Turkey Run Half, 10K and 5K events, Chattanooga. Register here
December
Dec. 1: Ditto Landing 10K, Huntsville, facilitated by the Huntsville Track Club with proceeds going to the HTC Scholarship Fund. Runners will have a flat, fast course on the Aldridge Creek Greenway and Ditto Landing paths by the Tennessee River. If you’re looking for a PR course, this is a good one. Register here
Dec. 7: Ugly Sweater 5K, in Lewisburg, Tenn., to benefit the MCHS golf team. Start-finish at the Lewisburg Rec Center, with the route along the golf course. Ugly sweaters and holiday attire encouraged! Register here
Dec. 7: Krampus Run 5K, south Huntsville. Race starts at Hays Farm Clubhouse, continues down Haysland Road before winding back through the Hays Farm greenway. Register here
Dec. 7: Cloudland Canyon 50K and Half trail run, Rising Fawn, Ga., down into the canyon and back up. Register here
Dec. 7: Lollygagging Leftovers, Half, 10K, 5K and 1-mile, Chattanooga. Register here
Dec. 7: Dayton Jingle Jog 5K, in Dayton, Tenn. Info here
Dec. 7: Running for Africa presented by Hyundai of Decatur, includes a 7K, 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk at the Jack Allen Soccer Complex on Modaus Road. Proceeds will benefit Archangel Group International, a non-profit organization that helps restore families by combating poverty and human trafficking in Africa. Register here
Dec. 7: Fall Creek 100-mile, 50-mile and 26-Mile, in Spencer, Tenn., at Fall Creek Falls State Park. Trail run, challenging. Register here
Dec. 8: Huntsville City FC 10K and 5K, 4 p.m. at Wicks Family Field at Joe Davis Stadium in Huntsville. The first 500 to register get a free Huntsville City FC holiday scarf. Register here
Dec. 8: Girls on the Run 5K, Cleveland, Tenn., Register here
Dec. 8: Run Santa Run Half, 10K, 5K, in Chattanooga, a holiday themed event with treats and Santa. Register here
Dec. 14: Rocket City Marathon Weekend 10K and 5K, Huntsville, starting and finishing at Von Braun Center. Kickoff races for the weekend. Courses are fun, challenging (for 10K), speedy. Register here
Dec. 14: Frosty Freeze 5K and Jingle Bell Mile, Decatur, proceeds go to Austin High School cross-country team. Run through the Old Decatur district and see decorations, historic homes. Register here
Dec. 14: 13th annual Cleveland Reindeer Run 5K, in Cleveland, Tenn. Register here
Dec. 15: Rocket City Marathon and twin Half-Marathons, Huntsville. Marathon and Front Half-Marathon start at the Von Braun Center, with Front Half ending at Campus 805. Back Half Marathon starts at Campus 805 and ends at Von Braun Center along with the marathon runners. Register here
Dec. 21: Jingle Bell Jog 5K and Elf Dash, 9 a.m., Chattanooga along the flat, fast riverwalk. All participants get a Santa suit, jingle bells for shoes and uber-cool holiday-themed finisher medal. Register here
Dec. 21: Lookout Mountain 50-Miler, 50-mile, 18-mile and 10K trail runs, Chattanooga. Register here
Dec. 21: Rudolph Run 5K to benefit Blount Hospitality House, Huntsville, starts at 8 a.m. at Constitution Village. Fun event through Old Huntsville and photos with St. Nick. Register here
Events will be listed when they are confirmed with all registration info for participants to consider. “We plan to have it on …” or outdated info will not be included. Send information to TVO at info@thetvo.com
TRIATHLONS: Chattanooga Triathlon Club has an extensive list of tri, sprint-tri and other events in the region. Look Here
LOCAL GROUP RUNS
Our thanks to Jeff Plain and We Run Downtown Huntsville for this list of free, inclusive group runs in Huntsville and Madison. Search for We Run Downtown Huntsville and these other run groups on Facebook for more information:
