Trail Running calendar near Athens 2026-2027

The Charleston Park will take place in Cumming on Saturday 7 March 2026. You can run 6 miles.

Experience Georgias only National Dedicated Old-Growth Forest at the Trillium Trek. Choose between 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon distances through the diverse woodland and wetland habitats of Chicopee Woods.

The Clemson 8 Challenge honors WWII POWs with an 8-mile campus run and a flexible virtual challenge. Choose from timed races, a rucking division, or virtual distances. All proceeds support military-affiliated students at Clemson University.

Explore the scenic trails at Lake Chapman with a 5K or 15K race around Sandy Creek Park. The courses feature lakeside views and gentle creek crossings, finishing with a medal for all participants. It’s a classic Northeast Georgia trail run.

Experience the 16th annual trail run at Harbins Park featuring wide double track trails through Gwinnett County. Choose between two distances at this capped event in Dacula Georgia.

This ultramarathon in Georgia's Sweetwater Creek State Park features 200-mile and 100-mile distances. Runners navigate a mix of trail loops with generous time limits. The event includes support like hot meals, sleep stations, and profession..

A demanding 74-mile point-to-point trail race across Georgia's mountains, featuring 16,000 feet of elevation change. Runners carry a railroad spike the entire way to throw into a coffin at the finish. Finishing under 24 hours qualifies you..

The Bootlegger is a trail race on a scenic 12.5-mile loop in Georgia. Runners can choose from 100-mile, 50-mile, or 12-mile distances, with aid stations and crew access on course. All participants get swag, and 100-mile finishers earn a buc..

Run or walk along the beautiful Firefly Trail in Athens for a USATF certified 5K or a free kids Fun Run. This community event supports local youth programming at the Heard Park Community Center.

Explore the trails around Helen, Georgia with the Helenback Race Series. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 4-mile run, all starting and finishing by the Chattahoochee River. Stick around after for food, drinks, and music.

This 3-mile trail race kicks off the Root & Rise WellFest at the Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA in Woodstock. It includes a kids' fun run, and all proceeds support CORE Community School. After the run, enjoy the festival with food, music, and..

The Georgia Allatoona Park Spring will take place in Acworth on Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run 7 miles.

Event Overview The Loop The Hooch running event takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026. It is held at Chattahoochee Pointe Park in Suwanee, Georgia. The event offers three different race formats. Distances and Formats Participants can choo..

Tackle Georgia's highest peak at the Brasstown Bald Buster. This 5k road race climbs 1,700 feet, with a separate rucking division for those who want to carry extra weight. Join the challenge for a scenic, no-frills ascent in North Georgia.

Trail races at Cherokee Bluff Park on April 25, 2026 organized by Revolution Running, offering 5K, 10K, or both for a 15K challenge with a mug for those who complete both.

This 100 km point-to-point run takes you on an urban tour of Atlanta from Kennesaw Mountain to the summit of Stone Mountain. The course passes city landmarks and uses a mix of sidewalks, paths, and some trails. It's run as an adventure with..

Experience a scenic 5 mile loop through the natural trails of Lakeside Park in Piedmont. Enjoy chip timed results, finisher medals, and a post race pancake celebration in a beautiful lakeside setting.

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 5K trail run at Big Sandy Creek Dairy Farm in Madison, GA on May 16, 2026, held on farm trails with awards across overall, masters, and age groups. Half of the proceeds support the Georgia Dairy Youth Foundation.

Explore a mix of service roads and single track on a 5K or 10K trail run in the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area. Participants receive a t-shirt and a custom finisher poker chip. The course is well-marked with signs and volunteers.