Trail Running Calendar Georgia 2026-2027

Join Born to Be Wild on January 31, 2026 at McGuffey Nature Center in Newnan for 5K, 10K and a 1 mile fun run supporting local land and wildlife conservation. Family friendly with kids activities and the SCT mascot Flint the River Otter.

Tackle the Southern Singletrack Trail Series, four scenic trail races around Columbus, Georgia and east Alabama from Feb to Dec. Pick Short or Long series, run all four to compete for overall prizes and earn exclusive series swag.

An 11.5 mile trail race at Red Top Mountain State Park on February 1, 2026, featuring winding wooded trails, bridge crossings and views of Lake Allatoona. Organized by GUTS as a non-profit event supporting the park.

Run the 16th annual Dirty Spokes Heritage Park Trail Run on Feb 7, 2026 in Watkinsville GA with 6 mile and 2.8 mile options. Enjoy wooded single and double track, rolling hills, rocky technical sections and a shallow creek crossing.

A Beltline race at Lee + White on February 7, 2026 featuring a competitive 10K and a non-competitive 3K where strollers and dogs are welcome. It is the first event in the 2026 Race the Loop series.

A capped trail race at West Point Lake offering 5K and 10K scenic loops on Turkey Run Trail, limited BOCO caps for participants, one on-course aid station, finisher awards, and proceeds benefiting Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

Trail running at Fort Yargo State Park on February 14, 2026, with 5 mile, 21K and 50K options including relay teams. Courses run on single and double track wooded trails with multiple aid stations and finish awards.

Join the Wildcat Ramble 5K and Fun Run in Athens on February 14, 2026 for scenic trails and a family friendly school fun run. Run to support Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary while enjoying race day shirts, timing, and community spirit.

A 5K trail run and optional group Polar Plunge on a conservation-minded farm in Bowman, Georgia, with riverside views and a shorter walking loop. Proceeds support Broad River watershed water quality monitoring.

A community focused ultrarunning weekend on a private 350 acre farm near Statesboro with 6, 12 and 24 hour timed events, on site camping, live music, and aid station hot food; awards and buckle milestones for long distances.

Push your limits at the Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge on Feb 21 and 22, 2026. Pick the 10,000 ft or 5,000 ft summit loops on steep, technical trail and then unwind with other runners at NoFo Brew Co.

Celebrate love and fitness at Matchmakers & Mimosas 5K at Ott Vineyards & Winery, featuring on site 5K, Sip & Stroll and virtual entries. Run a chip timed vineyard course and enjoy a Valentine shirt, custom medal and a complimentary mimosa.

A two hour timed run at Yahoola Park in Dahlonega on February 21, 2026. Runners complete as many laps as they can; registration covers chip timing, water, electrolytes and finish line food.

Run scenic loops on a family cattle farm in Thomaston with 5k, 15k, and 50k options on a 3.1 mile loop through pasture and forest single track. All registrants get a long sleeve shirt and 15k and 50k runners receive a meal ticket.

A community event at Cohen's Retreat honoring a youth-led camellia planting along the Truman Linear Park Trail. Features a 5K, a one to two mile community walk, and a free festival with art demos and kids planting.

Enjoy a scenic 5K trail run in Williamson that welcomes runners and walkers of all ages. Proceeds benefit Refuge Youth Ministry and their summer service trip to Camp Barnabas.

Trail races of 30K and 50K start and finish at Mulberry Gap in the Cohutta Wilderness, featuring long gravel approaches and climbs on Pinhoti trails. Aid stations provide typical ultra fare and hard cutoffs are enforced with volunteer suppo..

Hit the singletrack at the Dirty Spokes Charleston Park trail run in Cumming GA on March 7, 2026 for scenic off road miles, rolling hills and technical trail fun. Choose 6.2 or 4.3 miles among 250 spots and race for medals and prizes.

Run or walk through Georgia's only National Dedicated Old Growth Forest at the Trillium Trek in Gainesville on March 7, 2026. Choose a half marathon, 10K, or 5K to enjoy scenic trails and a nature filled race experience.

NACC's Race Around Red Top in Cartersville GA offers in-person and virtual 5k options including single- and two-dog canicross and a Dog Friendly 5k. Registered participants receive a race T-shirt and a finisher challenge coin.