Trail Running calendar near Delta 2026-2027

A trail ultramarathon in Columbus, GA offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options along the Fall Line Trace and riverwalk. Aid stations serve Southern foods and field size is capped at 100 runners.

A trail 5k at Oak Mountain State Park featuring rugged terrain and significant elevation change. The event takes place on a Saturday in August. Registration is available.

Trail races at Oak Mountain State Park near Pelham, AL offering 20-mile and 10-mile courses on a difficult mountain route; runners must carry 15 to 20 oz of fluids and aid stations provide water and Tailwind.

An 8.88 hours timed loop trail event at Sweetwater State Park on Aug 29, 2026. The multi loop course crosses a river and wooded hills and uses chip timing with live lap counting.

A backyard ultra on a measured 4.167 mile loop at Oak Mountain State Park with about 500 feet of climb per lap. Competitors must finish each lap within one hour and the last runner to complete a full loop is declared the winner.

A point-to-point trail event in Sylacauga, AL offering 50-mile, 50K and 25K options along the Pinhoti Trail with ridge views, multiple aid stations, set time limits, and camping at Lake Howard.

A trail race at Sloppy Floyd State Park offering 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a one-year 20-mile option. Courses include wide trails, some single track, climbs to Becky's Bluff, and natural trail features like rocks and roots.

Mind Freak in Marietta, GA is a backyard ultra style trail event built around a 1.5 to 2 mile loop. The race is untimed, self supported, and lets participants repeat the loop to reach 50K or go further while facilities remain limited.

A 5K and 10K trail race at Chewacla State Park in Auburn, Alabama on September 13, 2026, featuring wooded singletrack, aid stations, a race shirt, and overall awards; proceeds benefit Valley Rescue Mission.

Dirt Circus comes to Atlanta for the first time with a free community festival. Join a casual group run, meet local race directors, and enjoy food and a raffle. The event is a celebration of the local trail running scene.

A three-day trail festival in Columbus GA featuring a Night Time Vertical 5K, a 10 mile loop race, a Canicross 10 mile event, and a 50K run made of three laps of the 10 mile course.

Savage Race returns to Dallas, Georgia on September 19, 2026, offering two obstacle courses (3+ miles or 5-7 miles) with new 2026 obstacles, tiered ticket pricing, and a Syndicate medal for completing multiple courses.

Trail 5k and 10k at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, capped at 125 entrants. The event includes a pancake breakfast with mimosas, an optional Splash Challenge tubing the finish waterfall, and proceeds support preserve education.

Take on a 10 mile intown trail through shaded pine and hardwood at Southside Park in Atlanta on Oct 3 2026, with twisty singletrack, steep descents and creek crossings. Proceeds support MTB Atlanta and local trail stewardship.

An elimination 50K at Oak Mountain State Park where competitors run a one-mile loop 31 times while carrying a 20 pound kettlebell. Lap time limits shorten as the race goes on; finishers of lap 31 earn medals and can win custom kettlebell aw..

Trail races at Lake Yahou in Anniston, AL on October 10, 2026 feature 50K, 10 mile and 5.5 mile options on mostly non technical single track, a cupless policy, aid stations, finisher rocks and awards for top finishers.

A club exclusive cross country 5K on October 13, 2026 with a 1 hour 15 minute course limit. The race is free for members and requires a guest pass for non members.

A timed multi hour loop event at Veterans Park in Alabaster on a USATF certified 1.00203 mile paved and lighted course. Options range from 6 to 72 hours plus Marathon and 50K with continual aid station food and chip timing.

The Dirty Spokes Iron Hill Fall will take place in Emerson on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 8 miles.

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest is a trail running festival with marathon, half marathon, 10K, and family-friendly hike options. The longer races are qualifiers for the world championship in Malta. The event includes a festive atmosphere with..