Trail Running Calendar Georgia 2025-2026

The Southern Freeze 50/50 is an exciting urban running event taking place along the picturesque Riverwalks of Columbus, GA, and Phenix City, AL. Participants can choose from various race options, including the Freeze and Fry combo, which allows runners to compete in both winter and summer races for ..

The Chehaw Challenge is an exciting running event scheduled for January 25, 2025, in Albany, GA. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 50 Miler, 50K, 10 Miler, and 4 Miler, with the course primarily consisting of single-track trails through scenic landscapes. The event features..

The Hooves to Freedom Trail Race is an 8k running event taking place at Moccasin Creek Off-Road Park in Blackshear, Georgia. Scheduled for January 25, 2025, the race features a challenging trail course with mud, roots, and sand, primarily on open grassy fields. Participants can also opt for a virtua..

The Southern Singletrack Trail Series is a trail running event held in west central Georgia and east Alabama, featuring a series of four races designed to promote trail running in the community. Participants can choose between a Short Series and a Long Series, with races ranging from 5K to a half ma..

The Red Top Rumble is an annual 11.5-mile trail race held at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville, GA. This event, organized by GUTS, features a scenic course with winding wooded trails and views of Lake Allatoona. Participants are encouraged to register in advance, as there is no race day re..

The Sparrow is a unique running event taking place in Flowery Branch, GA, featuring both a 6-hour and a 3-hour race. Participants will navigate a scenic 2.25-mile loop course that includes smooth single track and bridge crossings, designed to challenge and inspire runners. The event emphasizes the t..

The Dirty Spokes Heritage Park Trail Race is a popular running event organized by Dirty Spokes Productions, a family-owned company based in Georgia. This race features various trail distances, catering to participants of all skill levels, from novices to experts. The event emphasizes a fun and compe..

West Point Break is a trail running event taking place on February 9, 2025, at West Point Lake in Georgia. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, both featuring scenic loops primarily on rolling singletrack trails, with portions alongside the lake. The event is limited to 100 runners, ..

The Fort Yargo Thrill in The Hills is an annual trail running event held at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia. Scheduled for February 15, 2025, this race features multiple distance options, including a 5-mile, 21K, and a 50K (available as solo or relay). The event is designed to provide a sce..

The Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge is an exciting trail running event taking place on February 15-16, 2025, in Cleveland, Georgia. Participants can choose from three challenging options: a 25K race with 5,000 feet of climbing over three summits, a 50K race with 10,000 feet of climbing over six su..

The Brave Kindness Run is an annual event aimed at promoting kindness and community values, organized by a local high school student. Scheduled for February 15, 2025, in Leesburg, GA, the event features a 5K and a 1-mile run. Proceeds from the run will benefit local non-profit organizations, includi..

Farmdaze 24 is an exciting ultra-running event taking place on a scenic 350-acre family farm in Brooklet, Georgia. Celebrating its ninth year, the event features 6-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour races on a flat, wide, 2-mile trail loop. Participants can enjoy a festive atmosphere with live music, local ..

The Run for the River and Polar Plunge is an exciting event taking place in Danielsville, GA, featuring a unique 5K trail run that winds through beautiful bottom land and upland forests, alongside the Broad River and Blue Stone Creek. Participants can also opt for a Polar Plunge, either individually..

The Run the Ridge 5K is a community-focused event taking place in Fayetteville, GA, on February 15, 2025. This annual race combines the excitement of trail running with a commitment to honoring veterans, featuring a 5K, a 10K challenge, and a Love Run for teams of two. Participants can enjoy the sce..

The Flatlanders Canyon Run is an exciting trail running event featuring multiple distances: 5K, 10K, half marathon (13.1 miles), and a 50K ultra, including Canicross options. Set in the scenic Lumpkin, GA, the event is designed to cater to both novice and experienced runners, offering a challenging ..

The Coyote Ugly 30K and 50K is a challenging trail race set in the scenic Cohutta Wilderness, starting and finishing at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp in Ellijay, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances, with the 30K featuring approximately 19 miles and 2,900 feet of elevation gain, ..

The Dirty Spokes Charleston Park Trail Running Race features two distances: 6.2 miles and 4.3 miles, set in the scenic Charleston Park in Cumming, Georgia. This annual event, part of the Forsyth County Parks & Recreation Trail Run Series, offers a challenging course with a mix of single and double t..

The Harbins Park Run, organized by Dirty Spokes Productions, is an annual trail running event held at Harbins Park in Dacula, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 7.10 miles and 3.55 miles. The event is capped at 275 runners to ensure adequate parking and a smooth experience on th..

The Cove is an exciting running event taking place in Chickamauga, GA, featuring three race distances: 50K, 30K, and 10K. Set in the picturesque McLemore Cove, participants will experience stunning views as they traverse the trails of Pigeon Mountain, known for its unique geological features and his..

The Georgia Grit Trail Run is a scenic 10K race taking place at the Georgia International Horse Park, known for its history as the site of the 1996 Olympic Mountain Biking competition. Participants will navigate a mix of technical and flowing trails, featuring singletrack paths with challenging hill..