Trail Running calendar near Athens 2026-2027

A timed 8.88 hour multi loop trail event at Sweetwater State Park in Lithia Springs GA on August 29 2026. The course crosses a river, runs through woods, uses chip timing, and has an $88.80 entry fee with registration closing August 22.

Mind Freak in Marietta, GA is a backyard ultra style trail event built around a 1.5 to 2 mile loop. The race is untimed, self supported, and lets participants repeat the loop to reach 50K or go further while facilities remain limited.

Experience a 4 mile off road course at Fort Gordon featuring over 30 obstacles and stream crossings. This event offers both competitive and non competitive waves with electronic timing and on site wash down facilities.

A fundraising run at NOGAWILD in Cleveland, GA offering a 2.8 mile two lap course, a 1 mile kids run, and a virtual 2.8 mile option. The all terrain route follows park pathways and the Safari Drive Thru road with varied surfaces.

A community trail festival in Atlanta on September 16, 2026 featuring a casual 3.5 mile group run from Big Peach South Fulton to Campbellton Creek Nature Park, plus an expo, vendors, food, and a raffle.

Road Atlanta Trail Run is an event at Road Atlanta organized by Dirty Spokes Productions. The organizer runs off road cycling adventures and offers custom bike builds.

An annual trail event at Pinecrest Academy offering a 5K trail run, a three-lap 1 Mile kids run, and a donation-only Ghost Runner option, with finisher medals for all and age-group awards.

Uphill race to Yonah Mountain summit in Cleveland, Georgia covering about 2.5 miles and 1,650 feet of ascent. A ruck division requires 15 lb for women and 20 lb for men.

A community fundraising event in Macon offering chip-timed and untimed 5K options, a 1 mile family run walk, and a virtual 5K held September 26 to October 3 to support United in Pink.

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.

An endurance run in Boling Park, Canton, GA offering 8 hour and 12 hour timed runs on a roughly one mile crushed gravel loop with one aid station, electronic lap counting, and completion awards.

Trail race near Dahlonega, GA offering a 50K of three approximately 10-mile loops with 5000 feet of elevation and a half marathon single loop. Mostly runnable single track with waterfalls, stream crossings and three aid stations.

Chattahoochee Pointe Trail Run is a trail running event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization known for premium off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

A club exclusive cross country 5K on October 13, 2026 with a 1 hour 15 minute course limit. The race is free for members and requires a guest pass for non members.

Experience a trail running retreat at Sadlers Creek State Park featuring distances from a 10k to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic looped course along Lake Hartwell with lakeside camping and a community campfire atmosphere.

Flatrock in Dacula, Georgia is a trail event offering a 50K, a half marathon and a 50/50 challenge on flowing, nontechnical singletrack with accessible aid stations and capped registration.

Experience a Halloween themed endurance race on a 2.2 mile paved loop around Miller Lake. Choose from 12, 6, or 3 hour runs or enjoy a non timed trick or treat fun run with costume contests and candy stations.

Sky To Summit is a two-day trail race in Sky Valley, Georgia on October 24-25, 2026, featuring a 50K with 7,500 ft gain and 11 hour cutoff and a 25K with 3,500 ft gain and 5.5 hour cutoff. Event materials include maps, aid charts, and a run..

A self supported 135 mile trail race run as ten 13.5 mile loops with more than 20,000 ft of climbing. No crew or pacers are allowed and a 48 hour cutoff is strictly enforced. Field limited to 25 runners in 2026.

A short road race at Rock Eagle 4-H Center listed as 4.44K with a notable hill. Preregistration and race day options are available, and the event is part of the Dawg Days of Summer in Winter Races series.