Trail Running calendar near Athens 2026-2027

Run scenic, challenging trails around Unicoi State Park in Helen GA on April 18, 2026 with marathon, half marathon, and 4 mile options. Courses feature big climbs, a riverside finish, and proceeds support Unicoi State Park and White County..

Hit the trails at Allatoona Creek Park in Acworth Georgia on April 25 2026 for the Dirty Spokes Spring Trail Run with 6.9 mile and 3.75 mile options. Tackle gravel grass and dirt trails and chase medals for top finishers.

Loop The Hooch invites runners to tackle scenic 5K loops along the Chattahoochee River in Suwanee with 50K and 25K solo options and a 50K relay for teams up to five. Cash prizes await anyone who breaks the 50K solo or relay course records.

Take on the Brasstown Bald Buster, a scenic but tough 5K climb to Georgia's highest peak with about 1,700 feet of ascent. A ruck division follows the same course and every finisher earns a shirt and medal.

Celebrate Earth Day with a scenic trail challenge at Cherokee Bluff Park in Flowery Branch GA on April 25, 2026. Choose a 5K or 10K or tackle both for a 15K challenge, earn a shirt and medal, and vie for Earth Day prizes.

Run a point to point 100K from Kennesaw Mountain to Stone Mountain, passing Atlanta landmarks from Piedmont Park to Turner Field. Expect rolling hills, urban trails and aid stations along the way.

Join the Lakeside Park 8k Run/Walk on May 3 for a scenic trail run around Piedmont Lake supporting the Upstate Running Club Youth Team. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal, free race photos, post race pancakes and a lively post race hangout..

Tackle rolling trails at Fort Yargo with Don's Backyard BBQ Trail Run offering 20K and 10K solo distances made of repeated 5K laps. Limited to 225 runners, the event includes a BBQ dinner and race shirt and supports the Yargo Trail Crew.

Enjoy the Rabun Half Marathon in Sky Valley on May 31, 2026, a scenic trail course past Ammon Falls and stretches of the Bartram Trail with views of Rabun Bald. This grassroots run celebrates pure trail running with no t shirts, no swag, an..

Tackle rolling, technical single track at the Dirty Spokes Haw Creek Park trail run in Cumming GA on June 6, 2026. Choose a 6.4 mile or 3.35 mile route through wooded trails and rocky climbs for a fun, challenging off road race.

Enjoy scenic trails through rhododendron groves, creek crossings and a 140 ft suspension bridge at Chicopee Woods WildRUN near Gainesville. Multiple distances and a kids fun run make it a perfect trail day for runners and families.

Run mixed trails at Underground Circus 100 with options from 6 hours to 100 miles and a no DNF spirit that lets you change distance mid race. 100 mile finishers earn a custom brass buckle and proceeds help people experiencing homelessness.

Tackle scenic, technical trails at Sawnee Mountain Preserve on July 11, 2026, choosing between 3.1 miles or 4.0 miles. Limited to 325 runners, this fast, friendly trail run features challenging climbs, rocky singletrack, a water station mid..

Tackle scenic single track trails at Table Rock State Park with a fun 5k or a challenging 15k that climbs to Pinnacle Mountain and drops through overlooks and creek crossings. Enjoy postrace food, drinks and finisher awards.

Event details Dirty Spokes "Road Atlanta" is a trail running event at Road Atlanta, Braselton, Georgia on September 19, 2026. The event offers two distances: 9.10 Miles 4.55 Miles Registration is open with a participant cap of 3..

Assault on Yonah Mountain in Cleveland GA on Sept 26, 2026 is a point to summit race covering 2.5 miles with about 1650 feet of climb over technical, rocky trails. Ruck division and handmade awards reward top finishers; grippy shoes advised..

Take on a 10 mile intown trail through shaded pine and hardwood at Southside Park in Atlanta on Oct 3 2026, with twisty singletrack, steep descents and creek crossings. Proceeds support MTB Atlanta and local trail stewardship.

Join the Dirty Spokes Off The Grid trail run at Chattahoochee Pointe Park in Suwanee on October 10, 2026 for smooth, flat and fast single and double track. Choose the 6.2 Mile or 3.1 Mile and chase a PR on scenic trails.

Run scenic single track trails at Harbins Park in Dacula, GA with 50K, 50/50 Challenge or half marathon options. Registration is capped and closes Oct 10 so grab your bib for rolling wooded loops, swag and free photos.

Sky To Summit in Sky Valley, Georgia offers 25K and 50K mountain trail races that crest Rabun Bald and run through vivid fall foliage. Expect technical climbs, solid aid, and medals plus a post race meal for 50K finishers.