Trail Running calendar near Athens 2026-2027

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.

Held at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School, this event features a family-friendly Fun Run and a scenic 5K on school and YMCA trails. It supports the local school and includes an awards ceremony for all ages.

This February event offers a scenic 5K trail run through a conservation farm on the Broad River, followed by an optional group polar plunge. You can also sign up for the plunge alone. Proceeds benefit local water quality monitoring.

A two day mountain trail event on Yonah Mountain offering roughly 25 km and 50 km options with substantial elevation gain, technical terrain, and repeated summit loops. Aid at the trailhead and a summit water stop support runners.

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.

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 at Table Rock State Park on March 7, 2026: a steep, rocky 25k loop and a two-lap 50k that visit Pinnacle and Table Rock, with 16,000 ft elevation change, aid stations, finisher medals, chip timing, and age-group awards.

A trail running event at Charleston Park in Cumming, Georgia on March 7, 2026, offering 6.2 and 4.3 mile off-road courses with varied terrain and lake views, a 250 runner cap, and awards for top finishers.

The Trillium Trek Trail Run & Walk takes place in Gainesville, Georgia, on March 7, 2026. It offers three distances: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. The courses are set within an old-growth forest.

The Clemson 8 Challenge honors Bataan Death March survivors and supports military-affiliated students. This hybrid event features an in-person race on Clemson's campus and a flexible virtual challenge. All proceeds fund scholarships for Cle..

Trail races at Sandy Creek Park in Athens GA featuring lakeside views, creek crossings, and two distances, 5K and 15K. Finishers receive medals and place and age group awards; a pavement alternate is planned for unsafe trail conditions.

Trail trail races at Harbins Park in Dacula, Georgia on March 21, 2026 offering 7.10 and 3.55 mile double track courses with a 275 participant cap and age group awards.

A timed trail endurance event at Sweetwater Creek State Park offering 7 hour and 11 hour loop races on a roughly 4 mile course. The aid station features classic 7 Eleven snacks and chip timing is provided.

Looped trail races in Sweetwater Creek State Park near Lithia Springs GA featuring 200 mile and 100 mile options with staffed aid stations, a sleep station, an open kitchen, and chip timing; registration closes March 1.

A 74-mile trail race from Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center to Amicalola Falls with about 16,000 ft of ascent and descent. Runners carry a 1 lb railroad spike; finishes under 24 hours earn a Western States lottery ticket.

A multi-distance trail event in Flovilla, GA on March 28, 2026 featuring 100, 50 and 12 mile races on a 12.5 mile loop with two aid stations. Finishers receive medals; 100 mile finishers receive buckles and additional raffle incentives.

The Trailblazer 5K is a new event on March 28, 2026, held on the Firefly Trail in Athens. It features a timed 5K, a free kids' Fun Run, and a virtual option. Proceeds support children's programming at the Heard Park Community Center.

A trail-only race at Fort Yargo State Park near Winder, GA, offering a 50K (two 15.6-mile loops) and a 25K (one loop) with marked trails, staffed aid stations, drop-bag support, finisher medals, and timing.

Trail races around Helen, Georgia, including marathon, half marathon and a 4 miler, all starting and finishing on a field by the Chattahoochee River. Courses use Unicoi State Park trails and offer aid stations, parking, and a post-race gath..

A certified 5K at Kennesaw State University on April 18, 2026, starting and finishing at The Perch and following Noonday Creek Trail; participants receive a T-shirt and there is an awards ceremony with free food and drinks.