Knoxville Winter Cyclocross Series
2026-01-11 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-17 11:00 - 15:00, 2026-01-18 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Morningside Park, 1515 Hazen St, Knoxville, TN, 37915, United States
This is the first year of this winter cyclocross race series – find more info and register here.
“Be prepared for a challenging, off-road, cyclocross course. It’s going to have it all. Rain or shine or sleet or snow we’ll be out there. All races will take place in Morning Side Park. You’ve got to wear an approved bicycle helmet while on your bike.
The B Race is for first time cyclocross racers or those who approach racing with a casual demeanor. You’re here for fun and you know it. If you win, you’ll get to stand upon a podium and there may be cool prizes.
The A Race is for people who like to push it and for experienced cyclocross racers. A bike racers category. They’ll get to stand on a podium after each race and there will be a cash prize for the series winner.
The race is located in the lower half of Morning Side Park in Knoxville, TN. Park at the CITYSCAPE office/other stuff development at 900 E Hill Ave, Knoxville, TN 37915.”

Knox Bike Racing - Wednesday Series
2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-15 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-22 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-04-29 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-13 18:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-20 18:00 - 19:30 and 2 more dates | TN
Knox Bike Racing‘s Wednesday Night MTB Race Series features 10 cross-country mountain bike races held across multiple trail systems in the Knoxville, TN area. Race categories start a few minutes apart, and scoring is handled through Webscorer, providing live results and individual lap times. This series is not USAC-sanctioned, so no racing license is required.
Find race details, cost, and other info here. Keep an eye on their website for schedule changes and rain dates. Be sure to sign up in advance for a discounted race fee.
RACE TIMES: All categories must be staged at the start line by 6:10 PM. Expert racers will start at 6:15 PM, with remaining categories released at intervals of a few minutes to spread out the field.
2026 Event Schedule:

4/1: Baker Creek Preserve 1 CW
4/8: Fort Dickerson
4/15: Sharp’s Ridge Firebreak
4/22: Mead’s Quarry – Hickory Loop
4/29: IC King – North Side
5/6: Baker Creek Preserve 2 CCW
5/13: Concord Park – Ball Fields
5/20: Mead’s Quarry– Ross Marble Loop
6/3: Sharp’s Ridge Independence
6/10: Baker Creek Preserve 3 CW

The # of laps required for each category is listed below:

Juniors 11 & Under – 1 lap
Juniors 12-14 – 1 lap (Baker Creek will be 2 laps)
Juniors 15-18 and Beginner – 2 laps (Baker Creek will be 3 laps)
E-Bike, Single Speed, Sport Men and Women – 3 laps (Baker Creek will be 4 laps)
Expert – 4 laps (Baker Creek will be 5 laps)

Knoxville Marathon - AMBC x Trailhead Water Stop
2026-04-12 08:30 - 14:00 | Trailhead Beer Market, 1317 Island Home Ave, Knoxville, TN, 37920, United States
READY, SET, GO! It’s time again for the Knoxville Marathon – the premier Knoxville Track & Field Club event – and we need your help. Those crazy runners will take to the streets and they are going to be thirsty!

Our awesome friends at Trailhead Beer Market (beer for volunteers!) are hosting again this year and we are going to BRING IT! Ride your bike! Bring your cheer!

We have a title to defend – best water stop per marathon participants many years in a row! Thanks for your help!

Knox Xtreme Adventure Race
2026-04-25 | Knoxville Adventure Collective, 900 Volunteer Landing Ln, Knoxville, TN, 37915, United States
If you love adventure and want to get more connected in South Knoxville, then check out the Knox Xtreme Adventure Race on Saturday, April 25 (8-hour and 30-hour options)!
“Are you ready to take on an intermediate-level adventure race that will challenge your endurance, navigation, and teamwork? The REV3Endurance Knox Xtreme 8-Hour Adventure Race will have you running, biking, paddling, and navigating your way through the beautiful trails and waterways of South Knoxville and the Urban Wilderness. Plus, we’re celebrating our 5th year of the Knox Xtreme Adventure Race with an all-new 30-hour edition for 2026!”
Races include paddling, trekking, mountain biking, and pavement biking and can be completed as an individual or team race. Learn more and register.

8th Annual Veterans Heritage Ridge Run
2026-04-25 08:00 | Sharps Ridge Park, Sharps Ridge Memorial Park Drive, Knoxville, 37917
The 8th Annual Veterans’ Ridge Run is presented by Veteran Heritage Site Foundation & Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1078. It’s an event for JROTC to compete for the Ridge Cup and for runners to be aware of the city’s Veterans Park. Many runners come to support the Sharp’s Ridge Veterans Memorial Park and Veterans Heritage Site Foundation. The Run will be on the Trails on Sharp’s Ridge.
Rucksack runners will carry a rucksack with 10 pounds of food to bring awareness to the 22 veterans who commit suicide daily due to carrying the burdens of PTSD. Also the 10K Ruck is to bring awareness to homelessness in veterans and Mayor Glenn Jacobs new Hero Hill, a new tiny home for Knox County homeless veterans. The food will be donated to Second Harvest.
JROTC will compete for the Ridge Cup for the High School Jr ROTC and the JROTC teams which will be sponsored so there is no cost to the students. R2Factor is also working with the JROTC teams.
Sign up for one of the following: 5K; 10K; Fun Walk/Run; Supporter here.
Check in and on site registration starts at 8:00 AM. Race starts at 9:00 a.m.
Starting Line: Lincoln Park Technology Trade Center (535 Chickamauga Ave)
For More Information Contact: Marilyn Childress, (678) 920-1989, President@VeteransHeritageSite.org
2026 handout Ridge Run April 25 flyer Mayors

CVTA's Poker Run
2026-04-25 08:30 | Clinch River Brewing, 2045 Norris Fwy, Norris, TN, 37828, United States
Join Clinch Valley Trail Alliance (CVTA) for a fun mountain bike event for most skill levels with 17 mile and 25 mile options — the Poker Run! The route starts and ends at Clinch River Brewing (2045 Norris Freeway) and includes dirt, gravel, and asphalt trails in Norris Dam State Park and Norris Watershed.
From April 3rd-23rd, the registration fee is $40. Optional box lunch for $20. Learn more and register here!
25 Mile Option

Check in at 8:30 am
Start at 9 am

17 Mile Option

Check in at 9:30 am
Start at 10 am

*Severe weather date is May 10th.

Red Bird Crest 40K/80K in Manchester, KY
2026-09-19 | Peabody Trailhead, Manchester, Kentucky
The Red Bird Crest 80K and 40k will feature an epic course with lots of rocky features, single track, climbs, and amazing descents. This course will challenge your physical fitness and your bike handling. Learn more and register here. The AMBC community has been offered a special discount code of 10% off – use discount code 10speed.
