Trail Running calendar near Athens 2026-2027

The Don's Backyard Bbq 20k Trail Run Challenge will take place in Winder on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 20 kilometers.

A 3.1 mile trail run at Big Sandy Creek Dairy Farm in Madison, Georgia on May 16, 2026. Half of the proceeds support youth agricultural education through the Georgia Dairy Youth Foundation and registration has a $25 fee.

Trail races in Dawsonville, GA on May 24, 2026 feature 5K and 10K routes over forest service roads and single track. The course is marked and supported, a wildlife area waiver is required, and finishers receive a shirt and poker chip.

Trail race in the Georgia Mountains at Fausett Farms on May 30, 2026, offering 10k and 15k courses. Registration is via UltraSignup with no onsite entries; packet pick up is available at Big Peach Running Company and at Fausett Farms.

A grassroots trail half marathon in Sky Valley, Georgia on May 31, 2026, offering clock timing only with no shirts, swag, or awards. Day of registration is cash only and volunteers receive a complimentary entry to the next June race.

Haw Creek Park Trail Run is a trail running event at Haw Creek Park presented by Dirty Spokes Productions. The organizer describes offering premium off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

A multi-format endurance event at the University of North Georgia offering a one-mile loop, time-based runs up to 24 hours, plus 5K and 10K courses on campus trails and greenways. Aid stations, a parking hub, and a 100-mile challenge are in..

A community 5K on the Sugar Hill Greenway with chip timing, race shirt, finisher medal, and a complimentary mimosa or juice. The event includes a Sip & Stroll and a virtual option and supports the Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer.

A family-friendly mud run at Georgia International Horse Park on June 20, 2026, featuring a 5K course with mud pits, obstacles, and slides. The day includes a pre-party, an after-party with music and food, and on-site packet pick up and ame..

Trail races of 7 miles and 3 miles wind through Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve, featuring rhododendron groves, creeks, and a 140 foot suspension bridge. A short kids trail run is offered for ages 4 to 13.

A multi-distance event on the Silver Comet Trail offering 100-mile, 50-mile, timed and relay options on a mostly flat out-and-back course with staffed aid stations and on-course lap timing. Proceeds support services for the homeless.

Merrill's Mile is a timed loop event at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA offering 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour races on a USATF certified one-mile paved loop with a staffed aid station and on-site camping.

Sawnee Mountain Trail Run is an event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization that describes its activities as off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds. No further event details are available.

A night trail race at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, GA offering two distances with notable elevation gain, a midway aid station on the longer course, and entry prizes for top finishers in the 7.3 mile race.

Hot to Trot in Canton GA offers 4 hour and 8 hour timed loop events on an approximately one mile mixed-surface course at Boling Park. Expect hot, humid July conditions and a single aid station at the start and finish.

A multi-part event at the Athens YMCA on August 1, 2026 featuring a cross country 5K through the woods, a one-lap track Fun Run, and a Phantom Runner shirt option with on-site pickup.

Experience trail running near the Blue Ridge Mountains with 15K and 5K races at Table Rock State Park. Navigate creek crossings and climbs toward Pinnacle Mountain to earn finisher awards and enjoy mountain views.

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.

Trail ultraraces at Vogel State Park offer 100 mile, 40 mile and 40 km options on a high elevation ridge course with multiple support points and a mix of trail and forest road terrain.

H9 Dragon is a club run at Vogel State Park near Blairsville, GA offering a marathon and a 50 mile race. Participation requires H9 trail club membership and registration is handled separately from membership.