Trail Running Calendar Georgia 2024-2025

The Lookout Mountain Trail Race, taking place in Lookout Mountain, GA, features three challenging events: a 50-mile race, an 18-mile race, and a 10K. The race begins at the scenic Covenant College campus and includes a mix of climbs, runnable sections, and descents on single-track trails. Participan..

The Summit Showdown is an exciting running event taking place in Dacula, Georgia, featuring two challenging races: a 10-mile race with approximately 1,400 feet of vertical gain and a 5K race with around 500 feet of elevation. Participants will navigate the scenic trails of Little Mulberry Park, with..

The Around The Town Ultra is an exciting running event taking place in Waverly Hall, GA, on December 31, 2024. Participants can choose to run for 6, 12, or 24 hours on a flat, one-mile paved loop. This unique event allows runners to set their own pace, whether they prefer to run, walk, or take break..

The Guale Preserve Endurance Run (GPER) is an exciting running event taking place on New Year's Day 2025 at the Guale Preserve in Saint Simons Island, GA. Participants can choose between a three-hour or six-hour timed loop run, covering a scenic trail that includes single track and natural paths. Th..

"Mayhem on the Mountain" is an exciting trail running event hosted by Dirty Spokes Productions, taking place at Sawnee Mountain in Cumming, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 5.15 miles and 3.0 miles, both featuring a challenging course that includes steep hills, technical secti..

The Atlanta Fat Ass 50K is an annual trail running event held at Sweetwater State Park in Lithia Springs, GA, since 1994. This low-key race offers participants the chance to burn off holiday calories with a challenging 50K or 25K course consisting of six loops on technical trails. The event is free ..

The Yates-Astro Resolution Race and Trail Run to Benefit Bethesda is a charitable running event scheduled for January 11, 2025, in Savannah, Georgia. Participants can choose to compete in a 5K Trail Run or a Fun Run designed for children aged 8 and under. The scenic course, set on the expansive Beth..

Dark Anchor is a unique ultra-running event held in Wormsloe, Savannah, GA, offering participants 34 hours to complete various distances, including 100 miles, 80 miles, 100K, 50K, and 25K. The course features flat, soft 3.5-mile loops with a central aid station and a whimsical Pepsi machine marking ..

The Huff 'n Puff Trail Races, hosted by Revolution Running in Jackson, GA, offers a thrilling outdoor experience for runners of all levels. Scheduled for January 18, 2025, the event features a marathon, half marathon, and 5K, primarily on scenic single-track trails with rolling hills and technical s..

The Southern Freeze 50/50 is an exciting urban running event taking place in Columbus, GA, and Phenix City, AL, along the picturesque Riverwalks. 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 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 Dirty Spokes Heritage Park Trail Race is an annual running event held at Heritage Park in Watkinsville, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 7.85 miles or 2.8 miles, offering a scenic and challenging course that includes single and double track trails, rolling hills, and creek..

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..

West Point Break is a scenic trail running event taking place on February 9, 2025, at West Point Lake, Georgia. Participants can choose between a 5K and a 10K race, both featuring beautiful singletrack trails with gentle rolling terrain and views of the lake. The event is limited to 100 runners, ens..

The Fort Yargo Thrill in The Hills is an annual trail running event held at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia. This exciting race features multiple distances, including a 50K solo, 50K relays (2 and 3 person), a 21K, and a 5-mile run. Participants can enjoy a scenic off-road experience with a..

The Run the Ridge 5K is a community-focused trail running event taking place in Fayetteville, GA, on February 15, 2025. This year's edition, themed "Hearts and Heroes," combines the excitement of running with a commitment to honoring veterans and supporting the Southern Conservation Trust. Participa..

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 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-profits, including The Giving..