Trail Running Calendar Georgia 2026-2027

Run the rugged 8k at Moccasin Creek Off Road Park on Jan 24, featuring roots, mud and open fields with chip timing and finish photos. Proceeds support Hooves To Freedom equine therapy and entry includes a long sleeve tech shirt.

Southern Freeze 50/50 is a winter urban run along the Chattahoochee Riverwalks in Columbus and Phenix City, starting and finishing at Scofflaw Brewing. Distances range from 25k to 100 miles with hearty aid station fare and finisher swag.

Dark Anchor is a timed ultramarathon on Jekyll Island with a fast, flat 3 mile loop run counterclockwise over a 34 hour format. Distances from 25K to 100 miles promise a supported, community driven challenge; 2026 is sold out.

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 featuring winding wooded trails, bridge crossings and views of Lake Allatoona. The non profit event supports park programs and includes an aid station cutoff at 7.7 miles.

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.

Scenic lakefront trail loops at West Point Lake offer 5K and 10K options with limited field size, participant caps, and race swag, while a portion of proceeds supports Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

Thrill In The Hills at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder GA on Feb 14, 2026 offers scenic single and double track through rolling wooded hills. Distances from 5 miles to 50K and relays welcome runners of all levels.

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.

Run through pasture and shaded woods at FarmDaze 24, an ultrarunning festival on a 350 acre family farm in Brooklet, GA offering 24, 12 and 6 hour timed events, live music and camping. Limited to 220 runners, register early.

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.

Join the Savannah Camellia Trail Festival and first ever community run on Truman Linear Park Trail. Run a 5K or a one to two mile walk, then enjoy free food, art, kids activities, and youth planted camellias in bloom.

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.

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.

Run through the Cohutta Wilderness from Mulberry Gap with challenging 30k and 50k trail courses featuring climbs, creek crossings and scenic overlooks. Robust aid stations and friendly volunteers keep you fueled on this rugged ultra.

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.