Trail Running calendar near Valley 2025-2026

Pinhoti 100 is a rugged 100 mile trail through Alabama's Talladega National Forest with mostly single track and a 32 hour cutoff. A Western States qualifier, it finishes at Sylaward Trail Head and awards buckles to finishers.

Hit the Standing Boy Trail Festival for scenic runs on a 10 mile loop with races from a 50K to a 5 miler and debut canicross. Finishers get a medal and festival socks while proceeds benefit the Standing Boy trail system.

Back On The Ranch Trail Run Back On The Ranch Trail Run takes place on October 3 and 4, 2025, in Los Olivos, CA. The event offers timed and multi-duration trail options. Distances and formats listed for the event include: 3 hour 6 hour 12..

Run through Serenbe's scenic wellness community at the Fast Bananas Trail Race on Nov 15, with a kids Mado Mile plus 5k and 10k trail options. Enjoy warmups, finisher medals, shirts, vendors, and farmside charm.

Run for mental health in Newnan GA on Nov 15 at the Mental Health Ultra Marathon, a runnable 6 mile single track loop offering 10K, half marathon, and 50K distances. Trails, aid stations, and community support benefit Pathways Center.

Take on a continuous 34 hours on a scenic two mile loop along the Chattahoochee River in Valley, Alabama. This festive ultrarun supports the town carousel and offers event t shirts for early registrants plus unique finisher awards.

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.

Run the classic Pine Mountain Trail Run at FDR State Park, with 19 and 40 mile options over rocky, rolling single track and stream crossings. Celebrate the 45th running of this old school ultra while supporting Georgia State Parks.

Tackle rocky singletrack on Pine Mountain with a scenic half marathon or 10K at the Holiday Hootie Hoo, the Southern Singletrack series finale. Enjoy a race hoodie, finisher award, and support local parks and the Humane Society.

Join the Atlanta Fat Ass at Sweetwater Creek State Park on Jan 4 2026 for scenic, technical singletrack loops in 25K and 50K options, exclusive to GUTS members. Stick around after the race for a hearty crockpot chili contest and hot food.

Tackle rugged single track and rolling hills at the Huff N' Puff Trail Races in Jackson, GA, with marathon, half marathon and 5K distances. All finishers receive a lightweight hoodie and medal and proceeds benefit Dauset Trails.

Run scenic riverwalks between Columbus GA and Phenix City AL at the Southern Freeze on Jan 24, 2026 with 25k, 50k and 50 mile options. Finish at Scofflaw Brewing and warm up with hearty aid station fare plus a beanie and finisher medal.

Join Born to Be Wild on Jan 31, 2026 at McGuffey Nature Center in Newnan, GA for 5K, 10K and a 1 mile Fun Run to benefit the Southern Conservation Trust. Family friendly fun with Flint the River Otter and kids prizes.

Join The Sparrow ultrarun in Griffin, GA for timed 6 hour and 3 hour races that finish together on a rolling 2 mile single track loop around a scenic lake. Enjoy a staffed aid station, event shirt and a friendly community vibe.

Run a scenic point to point 50K through the Pinhoti, Skyway and Silent trails in Talladega National Forest, passing creeks, lakes and overlooks. Finish atop Cheaha Mountain at Cheaha State Park for sweeping views and a hard earned medal.

Run a certified 5K or 10K over scenic sand, clay and gravel roads around Lake Martin, starting and finishing at Russell Crossroads. Finish with a Grits Bar and live music and help support the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation.

Celebrate McClellan Madness fifth anniversary with timed 4 hour 25k and 8 hour 50k loops on scenic single track in Anniston. Enjoy staffed and self serve aid at the trailhead and a cupless community vibe.

Test your endurance on the Southern States 200, a point to point 200 mile trail run along the Pinhoti Trail from Dalton, Georgia to the summit of Mount Cheaha. Rugged mountain terrain, hearty aid support and a 100 hour time limit.

Challenge yourself at the Yeti 7 and 11 Hour Endurance Run at Sweetwater Creek State Park with 7 or 11 hour options on scenic looped trails. Enjoy a playful 7 11 style aid station serving classic snack favorites to keep you going.

Run ultra distances at Sweetwater Creek State Park near Atlanta with 200 mile and 100 mile options from March 23 to 27, 2026. Looped trails, staffed aid stations, a sleep station and hot food keep you moving while chip timing and live track..