Trail Running Calendar Georgia 2026-2027

A multi-part event at the Athens YMCA on August 1, 2026 featuring a cross country 5K through the woods, a one-lap track Fun Run, and a Phantom Runner shirt option with on-site pickup.

The Dark and Dirty Night Race will take place in Experiment on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.

A community 5K and 1-mile fun run at Lane Southern Orchards with a grass cross country course, toy donations for Middle Georgia Toys for Tots, entry fees and guaranteed Dri Fit shirts for pre-registrations.

HCA Cross Country Fun Run in Dacula, GA on August 8, 2026 offers 3K and 5K Run/Walk options with a $25 fee; all proceeds support the HCA Cross County Program.

A community fundraising obstacle event in Ocilla, GA offering a 5K, a one mile course, and a kids course, with proceeds supporting a local family facing a child's cancer treatment.

A trail event in Columbus, Georgia offering 25K, 50K, and 50 mile options with southern-style aid stations and a 100-runner cap.

Trail event at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA with 100 mile, 40 mile and 40 km options on a hilly multiple lap course and staffed aid stations.

A timed 5k and 10k on a 100% trail course in Rincon, GA, open to runners and walkers. Each participant receives a shirt and a die cut finisher medal.

A cross country season opener at the University of West Georgia with middle school, high school and community races, community fundraising through Carrollton Kiwanis, and awards for individual and team results.

August 22 2026 trail event in Blairsville GA with a 50 Miler and a Marathon along the Duncan Ridge; H9 trail club membership is required.

An 8.88 hour timed trail event in August in Atlanta with multi-loop laps over river and through woods. The race has a no DNF, no cutoff, no crew policy and a flat $88.80 entry fee.

Community-focused trail event at Boling Park featuring a roughly 5K trail run, a kids one mile fun run, live music and food trucks.

A timed trail event at Lake Zwerner in Dahlonega featuring a 4.63 mile loop and 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour race options. The course has rocky and rooty sections, steep climbs, runnable ridge lines, and a single staffed aid station.

Trail races at Sloppy Floyd State Park with 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a special 20 mile Double The Fun option including climbs to Becky's Bluff.

Backyard ultra style trail event in Marietta, GA with repeated 1.5 to 2 mile loops allowing an untimed 50K or farther, self supported with limited facilities.

An off-road 4 mile obstacle run at Fort Gordon on September 12, 2026, featuring 30+ obstacles, competitive and non-competitive categories, and electronic timing.

A 5k all-terrain run through North Georgia Wildlife Park with animal encounters and a meet and greet with Scottish Highland cows. Options include a 1 mile fun run and a virtual run, and proceeds benefit Creation Encounters.

Timed trail laps on a 4.37 mile loop at a working cattle farm near Thomaston, Georgia. Options include a one hour 4 mile race, plus four hour and eight hour formats with water refills and on-course food for longer races.

A 5K trail race at Hamburg State Park in Warthen, GA, starting by the historic grist mill with an aid station, refreshments, and proceeds supporting Friends of Hamburg State Park.