Tennessee Mud Run & Obstacle Race Calendar 2025-2026

The 13th Annual Mudder's Day Madness Mud Run 5K & Fun Run will take place on May 10, 2025, in Maryville, TN. This exciting event features a challenging 5K course with over 30 obstacles, designed for participants aged 8 and up, as well as a family-friendly Fun Run for ages 4 and up. Participants are encouraged to wear costumes, and awards will be given for various categories, including fastest finishers and best team costumes. The event supports family programs and therapeutic services, with vendors, food trucks, and music enhancing the festive atmosphere. All participants will receive swag and a participation pin. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Battle Run Benefiting A Soldier’s Child Foundation is an annual event held at Henry Horton State Park in Lewisburg, Tennessee. Scheduled for May 17, 2025, it features multiple race options including a full marathon called The Crucible (26.2 miles), a half marathon named Battle Axe (13.1 miles), a 5K trail run called Anvil (3.1 miles), and the Gauntlet, a 3+ mile obstacle course with over 20 challenges. There is also a kids' event, Dax's Kid Gauntlet, allowing children ages 4-12 to participate multiple times. The event honors military service members and supports the Soldier’s Child Foundation, with all profits aiding their 2025 camps. Participants receive a t-shirt, custom dog-tag, and a plate lunch, while the festival atmosphere includes games, food, and music. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Hardship Hill OCR is an exciting obstacle course race taking place at Fort Southwest Point in Kingston, TN. This event features a six-hour challenge where participants can compete individually or in teams of up to eight members. The course includes a variety of 20 to 30 obstacles across diverse terrains, such as mud, sand, and water. Participants can choose from different divisions, including a solo ruck division and an ultra division. The event aims to promote fitness and camaraderie while raising funds for Operation Enduring Warrior, a charity dedicated to supporting wounded veterans through rehabilitation and empowerment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Nashville Spartan Event Weekend, held at Neal Farms in Lebanon, Tennessee, offers a challenging obstacle course experience just 35 minutes from downtown Nashville. Participants can choose from the Sprint 5K with 20 obstacles, the Super 10K featuring 25 obstacles, or a Kids Race ranging from 1-3 km with obstacles. The course includes rolling fields, dense woods, and a notable 12-foot-wide creek, providing a scenic yet demanding terrain. Additional events include the Hurricane Heat 4-hour challenge and a Trifecta Pass to race all distances. The event is known for its tough obstacles, Southern charm, and a strong sense of camaraderie among racers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

The Knoxville DEKA FIT event, held at the World’s Fair Exhibition Hall in Knoxville, Tennessee, is a dynamic hybrid fitness challenge featuring 10 distinct fitness zones over a 5-kilometer course. Set in a vibrant urban area near downtown Knoxville and the University of Tennessee, the event offers a unique blend of endurance, strength, and mental toughness tests suitable for all fitness levels. Participants experience a professionally judged race atmosphere supported by the DEKA Athlete Judge Program. The venue boasts nearly 70,000 square feet of exhibition space adjacent to the scenic World’s Fair Park, with easy access to local restaurants and shops, creating an energetic and community-focused event environment. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Tough Mudder Nashville is an exhilarating mud run event scheduled for October 18 and 19, 2025, at Neal Farms in Lebanon, TN. Participants can choose from various challenges, including a 15K and a 5K course, featuring over 20 innovative obstacles designed to test endurance and teamwork. The event promises a unique experience with muddy terrains, a vibrant Mudder Village, and celebratory finisher drinks.

Participants earn exclusive finisher medals, shirts, and iconic headbands upon completion. Spectators can also join the fun with access to live entertainment and local food. Group packages and VIP experiences are available for those looking to enhance their adventure. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.