Trail Running calendar near Delta 2026-2027

A timed 8.88 hour multi loop trail event at Sweetwater State Park in Lithia Springs GA on August 29 2026. The course crosses a river, runs through woods, uses chip timing, and has an $88.80 entry fee with registration closing August 22.

An hourly backyard format ultramarathon on a single 4.167 mile loop at Oak Mountain State Park with roughly 500 ft of climb and descent. The event is capped at 100 entries and provides limited aid at the start and finish.

A looped endurance event inside Railroad Park in downtown Birmingham where runners repeat a 0.78 mile loop under progressively shorter cutoff times; final runners earn awards and all finishers receive a distance certificate.

Point-to-point trail event near Sylacauga offering 50-mile and 50K options along the Pinhoti Trail across Horn and Rebecca Mountain, with aid stations, bus transport from Lake Howard, and set time limits of 16h and 10h.

Trail races at Sloppy Floyd State Park in Summerville GA on Sep 12, 2026, include a 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a special 20 mile with two trips up Becky's Bluff; the event marks 20 years of donating proceeds to the park.

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.

Trail 5K and 10K at Chewacla State Park in Auburn, Alabama, benefiting Valley Rescue Mission. Includes race shirts, aid stations, finisher awards, and overall prizes for male and female winners.

A community trail festival in Atlanta on September 16, 2026 featuring a casual 3.5 mile group run from Big Peach South Fulton to Campbellton Creek Nature Park, plus an expo, vendors, food, and a raffle.

Standing Boy Trail Festival in Columbus GA offers multiple trail races on flowing single track along the Chattahoochee, including a Night Time Vertical 5K, a 10 mile race, a Canicross 10 mile, and a 50K of three 10 mile loops.

A three day health and wellness festival at Kingston Downs, Rome GA combining a choose your own distance run on The Loop with sauna sessions, yoga, live music, speakers, an experiential expo, camping and glamping options.

Savage Race Georgia Fall 2026 in Dallas, Georgia on September 19 offers multiple obstacle-course options, tiered registration pricing, and event parking for a fee.

A capped trail run at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve offering 5k and 10k options, a pancake breakfast with mimosas, an optional waterfall tubing Splash Challenge, and awards; proceeds support the preserve's educational programs.

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 endurance event at Oak Mountain State Park where competitors carry a 20 pound kettlebell each one mile lap for up to 31 laps, totaling 50K. Top three male and female finishers receive custom kettlebell trophies.

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 day loop event at Veterans Park in Alabaster featuring a USATF certified 1.00203 mile lighted pavement loop, multiple timed durations and Marathon and 50K options, continuous aid station food, and electronic HuTag timing.

A lakeside trail race in Cartersville with two distances, 3.8 miles and 7.5 miles, on an easy fire road surface. Registration includes a tri-blend shirt, chip timing, professionally marked course, and age-group medals.

A one-day XTERRA trail event at Oak Mountain State Park on October 31, 2026, featuring marathon and half marathon qualifiers, a 10K trail run, and a family Halloween hike amid graded park trails and festival activities.

Pinhoti 100 is a point to point 100 mile trail race near Sylacauga, Alabama, with 83 miles of single track, varied terrain and a 32 hour cutoff. The route crosses the state high point and finishes at Lake Howard.