Trail Running calendar near Acworth 2026-2027

A community race along the Tennessee River Walk in Chattanooga offering 5K, 10K, half marathon and virtual options. Veterans race free and active duty entry is $15; all courses are out and back with water stations about every 1.5 miles.

A timed loop event at Vogel State Park on November 14, 2026, offering 8 hour and 4 hour options on a one mile trail around Lake Trahlyta. Entry includes a jacket and finisher medal, and proceeds benefit Vogel State Park.

Chateau Elan Muscadine Run in Braselton GA offers 3.2 and 5.9 mile vineyard and trail courses on November 14, 2026. The event is capped at 275 participants and includes a free wine tasting and a discounted hotel rate.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust on Lookout Mountain, offering 50K, half marathon, 10K and a 1-mile kids run, with aid stations and add-ons. Proceeds support trail building and conservation.

Trail running at Serenbe on November 14, 2026 with a 1-mile kids fun run, 5k and 10k, marked courses, participation medals and shirts, and age-group prizes for the 5k and 10k.

Timed track endurance races at Ringgold High School offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats. The USATF sanctioned event scores by laps, includes crew pits on the infield, and features awards including a 100 mile belt buckle.

A USATF certified 5K on a paved trail at Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia. Registration opens March 18 and the fee is $35; registration includes a tri blend shirt, chip timing, and age group medals.

Trail races at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, GA offering 50K and 30K on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge Trails. The route features over 10,000 feet of elevation gain and a set of enforced cut off points.

A trail race near Chattanooga on technical single-track through Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops, with bluff views, rhododendron-lined streams, and 6.5, 10, and 20 mile distance options featuring significant elevation gain.

A timed 4 and 8 hour endurance event on private farmland near Summerville GA, run on a 3.5 mile cross country style loop with little elevation. One aid station is provided and camping is not available.

Fort Yargo Cannonball Run is an off-road cycling event produced by Dirty Spokes Productions at Fort Yargo. The organizer offers premium off-road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

Trail races at Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, GA on December 5 and 6, 2026. Distances include 50 mile, 50K, 25K and 5 mile, with significant elevation gain, waterfall views, and participant swag.

Trail marathon and half marathon in Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville, GA, on mostly singletrack with two aid stations, course markings, free race photos, and a full marathon made of two 13.1 mile loops that include the Appalachian Ap..

A trail half marathon and 10K in Helen, Georgia featuring steep climbs, technical singletrack and scenic views. Finishers receive a beanie, a pint glass and a medal and the half has a 4.5 hour cutoff.

A community 5K, 10K and 1-mile Fun Run at McGuffey Nature Center on December 12, 2026 that raises funds for land conservation and wildlife protection. Family friendly with awards by age group and a mascot appearance.

Trail races on newly built Aetna Mountain trails near Chattanooga, supporting the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Options of roughly 3.7 and 7.2 miles, with one aid station, holiday swag, and family amenities at 400 Alpine Way.

Experience a trail race through Little Mulberry Park featuring significant vertical gains and scenic views. Enjoy post race pancakes and coffee after tackling the 5K or 10 Mile course.

An elimination ultramarathon in Molena, GA where runners must complete a 4 mile loop with 1000 feet of gain each hour or be eliminated. Prizes are awarded after each loop and the fastest final lap decides the winner.

A *25K* trail race on Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga that runs clockwise in 2027 on named single track trails. The event is cupless with two aid stations and provides a shirt, finisher prize, and post race food.

Trail event at Sweetwater State Park with six white-trail loops, technical terrain, and a post-race crockpot chili contest. Free entry limited to 2027 GUTS members.