Trail Running calendar near Athens 2026-2027

Experience a scenic 100 percent trail race through the single track paths and rolling hills of Fort Yargo State Park. Choose between 50K and 25K distances or join the special canine run with your dog.

Trail races in Helen, GA with Marathon, Half Marathon and a 4 miler on trails that start and finish beside the Chattahoochee River. Evening and morning packet pickup, parking for about 150 cars and overflow across the river.

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 KSU Hooty Hoo 5K will take place in Kennesaw on Saturday 18 April 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Tough Mudder Atlanta on April 25, 2026 is an obstacle course event at Bouckaert Farm near Fairburn, Georgia. It features 15K and 5K courses with multiple named obstacles, finisher items, spectator access, and group packages.

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

A 50K and 25K trail event plus a 50K team relay at Chattahoochee Pointe Park on April 25, 2026, run on a 5 km gravel loop along the Chattahoochee River; cash prizes are offered for new 50K course records.

A 5K road event to Brasstown Bald with 1700 feet of ascent over 3.1 miles. A ruck division carries set weights with a 2.5 hour limit, and awards, shirts, and medals are provided.

A 100K point to point run from Kennesaw Mountain to Stone Mountain through Marietta and Atlanta, passing Braves Stadium, Piedmont Park and other landmarks. The course mixes sidewalks, bike paths, some single track and about five aid station..

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.

Trail races in Dawsonville, GA offering 5K and 10K routes on forest roads and single-track, with course markings, a required wildlife area waiver, and a finisher shirt and poker chip.

This trail race in Georgia's Appalachian Foothills goes from meadow to mountain on a double-track course. Choose between a 10K or 15K distance with rolling hills and climbs. All finishers get a medal and t-shirt.

A grassroots trail half marathon in Sky Valley, Georgia on May 31, 2026. The event offers only timing results, no swag or awards, allows day of cash registration for a fee, and does not permit refunds or transfers.

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.

FCA Endurance Race at the University of North Georgia campus in Oakwood uses a one mile paved loop and offers distances from 5k and 10k to multi hour events up to 24 hour. The event includes Tent City, aid stations, and chip timing for 5k a..

Join the Miles for Mimosas 5K at Talk of the Table in Sugar Hill. Run or walk a 5 km course and enjoy a social mimosa with friends and fellow participants at this vineyard themed event.

Experience a mud filled obstacle course at the Georgia International Horse Park in Atlanta. Enjoy incredible mud pits and a post race party with free entry for spectators to cheer you on.

Run through the scenic Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve on a choice of 7-mile or 3-mile trail courses. The route features a suspension bridge, creek crossings, and pine-needle covered paths. A kids fun run is also available.