Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Join us for the 48th annual Reelfoot Road Race in Union City, TN! THis is the longest consecutive 10K race in the state, and we are excited for another year! Register now for either the 5K or 10K.

Come join us for our annual Christmas tree lighting, and "Let Your Light Shine" as Christian City presents its annual Christmas Star Run. This will be a family friendly event complete with Christmas lights, food trucks and entertainment. Glow wear will be provided, but we encourage all participants to dress festive and wear holiday lights. Our flat 5K and 1-mile courses wind through Christian City's beautiful, 500-acre campus where we offer love and hope to vulnerable children and youth. The Christmas Star Run is also a AJC Peachtree Road Race qualifier. Proceeds benefit Christian City's five Children & Family Programs which offer life changing hope to children in crisis.

Date: Sunday, December 6, 2026Location: Civic Center/City Hall | 34009 Alvarado-Niles Road, Union City, CACheck-In: 8:00 AM | Race Begins: 9:00 AM The reindeer are ready to run! Grab your friends, family, and favorite holiday gear and join us this December for the Reindeer Run 5K Fun Run & Walk. This festive community event is a great way to get active, celebrate the holiday season, and race your way to the finish line! Award medals will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers in each registration category, broken down by age group and gender: Youth Ages 12 & Under, Ages 13–17, 18–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60–69, and 70+. We’ll also have holiday-themed prize raffles for participants after the race! Race ShirtsRace shirts are not included in the registration fee and will be available as an optional add-on during registration. A limited number of shirts may be available for purchase on race day while supplies last. RegistrationPre-registration will close prior to

Looking for the most unusual fall race in the world? Lace up for the 2027 Discovery Dash on Saturday, Oct. 9, 2027, at Discovery Park of America. This year, experience the 50-acre heritage park in full autumn splendor, complete with crisp fall air and The Settlement transformed into a festive Pumpkin Village. The route meanders through a man-made river, waterfalls, bridges and other scenic features. No other course lets you dash past a 120-year-old church, an 1800s frontier settlement, a reproduction of an early 19th-century town and a complete vintage train station. From race-day check-in and pre-race entertainment to the inflatable archway finish line, finisher certificates and winner medals, you won’t want to miss a moment. Awards will be presented in the 5K and 10K for males and females in the following age categories: 5-8, 9-12, 13-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and over Schedule: 6:30-7:45 a.m. — Registration 8 a.m. — 10K begins 8:30 a.m. — 5K begins 9 a.m. — 1-mile fun run begins 9:30 a.m. — Awards ceremony Registration for the 5K and 1-mile fun run before Sept. 15 is $25 and includes a Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to Discovery Park for the day. Beginning Sept. 16, registration increases to $30, and T-shirts will be available while supplies last. Registration for the 10K before Sept. 15 is $30 and includes a Discovery Dash T-shirt and two complimentary admission tickets to Discovery Park for the day. Beginning Sept. 16, registration increases to $35, and T-shirts will be available while supplies last.