Trail Running calendar near Fort Payne 2025-2026

Fire Tower Frenzy returns Nov 1, 2025 near Ellijay, GA with epic 40 mile and 100K trail challenges through the Cohutta WMA and a climb to a historic fire tower. Expect rugged climbs, lake views, regular aid stations and tough cutoffs.

Join the Lobsterfest 5K in Huntsville on November 1 for a scenic run along the Aldridge Creek Greenway that welcomes walkers and runners of all ages. Support local charities and snag a race shirt by registering early.

Join the Urban Nature 10K in Chattanooga, a scenic course that mixes city streets with trails at Stringers Ridge. Start and finish at Coolidge Park under Market Street Bridge beside the Tennessee River.

Join the Cancer Sucks 5K Walk and Run on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Canton GA for a scenic route along the Etowah River greenway. Hosted by The Shelley Foundation, the event raises funds and provides support to families affected by cancer.

Experience scenic single track on Lookout Mountain at the Lula Lake Trail Blazer, with distances from a 10K to a rugged 50K plus a kids mile. Proceeds support Lula Lake Land Trust trail work and extras include camping and a beer mile.

Join Wild Women Run in Chattanooga for an afternoon of trail running, strength and community tailored to women who love the outdoors. Enjoy a relaxed group run, guided stretches and recovery tips, refreshments and conversation.

Honor veterans while racing along the scenic Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and half marathon options plus virtual and veteran specific entries. Enjoy out and back courses, finisher medals and race day packet pickup.

Join the community for the second annual Run at the Rock at Woodland High School on November 15, 2025, featuring a scenic 5K and a fun 1 Mile on grass and rugged trails. Tackle the 90 foot ascent known as The Rock for a memorable challenge.

Run Cathedral Caverns State Park on Nov 15 with 5K and 15K trail options, culminating in a lit cave out and back where runners grab a glow stick at the turnaround. All finishers earn a tri blend shirt and a finisher medal.

Run the Dizzy Fifties at scenic Monte Sano State Park with 50K, 20 mile or 10 mile looped routes featuring big climbs and a lively pavilion aid station. Join the Huntsville Track Club for a challenging and festive fall trail day.

Run as many miles as you like around Lake Conausaga at Cohutta Madness, a timed loop race set at Georgia's highest lake. Choose 12, 8 or 4 hour formats and enjoy a mostly flat, forested trail with lakefront scenery.

Test your legs on scenic technical single track in Mullens Cove and Pot Point near Chattanooga with bluff Tennessee River views and rushing streams. Pick 6.5, 10.2 or 20 mile routes and enjoy post race food and awards.

Circle Endurance Event is a USATF sanctioned track based timed race at Ringgold High School hosted by the Chattanooga Track Club. Choose 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour options and run continuous laps to chase distance, community and personal bests.

Take on the Fiery Gizzard Run at Foster Falls State Park with marathon, half marathon, or a 13 mile ruck division. Expect ridge line trails, waterfalls and steep technical descents on a rugged, limited access course.

Run rugged canyon trails at Cloudland Canyon State Park on December 6 and 7, 2025, with races from 5 miles to a 50 mile ultra. Enjoy waterfall views, big climbs, and finisher swag including a pint glass, a hat, and medals for longer distanc..

Join the Paulding Young Life Jingle Jog 5K or family 1K on the flat, tree lined Silver Comet Trail in Dallas, GA. Festive costumes, prizes, and proceeds benefit Paulding Young Life, making this a fun holiday run for all.

The New Balance RunningLane XC Championships brings high school teams and community runners to John Hunt Cross Country Park in Huntsville on Dec 6, 2025. Race a fast single loop 5k on a spectator friendly course.

Join the inaugural Elkmont Holiday Hustle 10k on December 13, 2025, for a festive run along the scenic Elkmont Rails to Trails. Enjoy a community vibe, bring a toy for the drive, and support Make A Wish.

Take on the Frozen Yeti at Monte Sano State Park on scenic 5 mile or 10 mile trail routes that showcase bluff views, creek crossings and waterfalls. Limited to 400 runners, this winter trail kickoff includes a tri blend race shirt and finis..

Tackle rugged single track and breathtaking bluff views at the Lookout Mountain Trail Race on December 20 at Covenant College, GA. Distances from 10K to 50 miles make this a perfect winter trail challenge for every level, benefiting Wild Tr..