Trail Running calendar near Athens 2026-2027

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.

Experience a minimalist trail race through the scenic terrain of Sky Valley, Georgia. Runners tackle a half marathon distance featuring the Bartram Trail and Rabun Bald without traditional race swag or awards.

Experience the beauty of suburban Atlanta trails at this limited capacity event in Cumming. Choose between two distances on a well groomed course featuring rolling hills and flowing single track paths.

Run or walk a 5K at the Talk of the Table in Sugar Hill. Afterwards, enjoy a mimosa as part of the social Miles for Mimosas series.

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.

The Underground Circus 100 The Underground Circus 100 is an ultramarathon event held on July 4, 2026, in Kennesaw, Georgia. The course uses the Kennesaw Mountain trail and surrounding areas, featuring mixed surfaces of trail, gravel road, a..

Experience a scenic trail run through the rolling hills and technical single track paths of Sawnee Mountain Nature Preserve. Choose between 4.0 and 3.1 mile distances featuring beautiful views of the Georgia woods.

A night trail event at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, Georgia featuring 7.3 mile and 3.3 mile courses. The longer course includes about 850 ft of vertical gain and a midway aid station with bathrooms.

Trail races at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina offering 5k and 15k distances. Courses use single track trails with stream crossings and rugged, rocky sections reaching Pinnacle Mountain and Bald Rock overlooks.

The Bryre Dragon offers a demanding weekend of trail running on the Duncan Ridge in Georgia. Choose from a 100-mile, 40-mile, or daylight 40K race, all starting from Vogel State Park. The courses feature significant elevation gain and suppo..

The H9 Dragon is a club trail run along the Duncan Ridge at Vogel State Park in Georgia. Choose between the 50 mile or marathon distance. Participation requires H9 trail club membership, with the entry fee covering food, support, a t-shirt,..

Nogawild Safari Run & Challenge Course The event takes place at 2754 Paradise Valley Road in Cleveland, Georgia. It features two main runs and a virtual option: NOGAWILD Safari Run 5K: A 2.8-mile course (approximately 4.5 km) consistin..

Dirt Circus comes to Atlanta for the first time with a free community festival. Join a casual group run, meet local race directors, and enjoy food and a raffle. The event is a celebration of the local trail running scene.

Experience an exclusive trail run through the private Road Atlanta grounds with 4.55 and 9.10 mile course options. Run through rolling hills and wooded single track on trails that are only open to the public for this event.

Challenge yourself on the last Sunday in September with a 2.5-mile ascent of Yonah Mountain, climbing 1,650 feet to the summit. Choose to run, hike, or join the ruck division carrying a weighted pack. Enjoy the earned views before hiking ba..

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.

Experience a fast and flat off road run through the woods of Chattahoochee Pointe Park. Choose between 3.1 or 6.2 mile distances on smooth single and double track trails in Suwanee.

The Flatrock event in Georgia offers a 50K, half marathon, and a tough 50/50 Challenge on flowing single-track trails. It's a capped, grassroots race focused on a friendly, spectator-friendly atmosphere. All finishers get a race memento, an..

Event Overview The Georgia Sky to Summit trail running event takes place in October in Sky Valley, Georgia. It features two distances held on consecutive days. Distances and Course The event consists of two trail races: 50K (approximately..

Experience a unique off road race through the vineyards and trails of Chateau Elan in Georgia. Choose between two distances and enjoy a post race wine tasting at this scenic event.