Trail Running calendar near Athens 2026-2027

A timed loop event at Vogel State Park on November 14, 2026, offering 8 hour and 4 hour options on a one mile trail around Lake Trahlyta. Entry includes a jacket and finisher medal, and proceeds benefit Vogel State Park.

Chateau Elan Muscadine Run in Braselton GA offers 3.2 and 5.9 mile vineyard and trail courses on November 14, 2026. The event is capped at 275 participants and includes a free wine tasting and a discounted hotel rate.

A USATF certified 5K on a paved trail at Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia. Registration opens March 18 and the fee is $35; registration includes a tri blend shirt, chip timing, and age group medals.

Trail races at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, GA offering 50K and 30K on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge Trails. The route features over 10,000 feet of elevation gain and a set of enforced cut off points.

Fort Yargo Cannonball Run is an off-road cycling event produced by Dirty Spokes Productions at Fort Yargo. The organizer offers premium off-road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

Trail marathon and half marathon in Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville, GA, on mostly singletrack with two aid stations, course markings, free race photos, and a full marathon made of two 13.1 mile loops that include the Appalachian Ap..

A trail half marathon and 10K in Helen, Georgia featuring steep climbs, technical singletrack and scenic views. Finishers receive a beanie, a pint glass and a medal and the half has a 4.5 hour cutoff.

Experience a trail race through Little Mulberry Park featuring significant vertical gains and scenic views. Enjoy post race pancakes and coffee after tackling the 5K or 10 Mile course.

Trail event at Sweetwater State Park with six white-trail loops, technical terrain, and a post-race crockpot chili contest. Free entry limited to 2027 GUTS members.

A community race in Clarkesville, Georgia featuring the Hogpen Hill Climb 18K and shorter 5K events. Proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia's operating costs and housebuilding efforts.

Trail races at Dauset Trails in Jackson, GA offering marathon, half marathon and 5K on mostly single-track terrain with technical sections. Post-race food and finisher medals are provided and proceeds support Dauset Trails.

Test your endurance with multiple summits of Yonah Mountain in this technical trail event. Choose from distances up to 75k and experience steep climbs and bouldering scrambles in the Georgia mountains.

A timed in-person run on the Clemson University campus plus a virtual eight day challenge, featuring distances from an 800 m kids run to 8 mile options. Proceeds support Clemson's military affiliated student organizations.

Trail ultramarathon events at Table Rock State Park on March 6, 2027 feature a 25k one-loop race and a 50k two-lap race over Table Rock and Pinnacle Mountain. Registration opens September 1, 2026 and the first 100 entrants receive custom ra..

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and Kids courses across hilly, wooded and muddy terrain with water crossings and technical sections.

Georgia Grit Trail Run is held at Georgia International Horse Park on mixed technical and flowy singletrack through dense forest, with punchy hills and tight turns. The event includes a Trail 10K and spectator access.

A 100 mile trail race in Flovilla, GA run as eight laps of a 12.5 mile loop on gently rolling single track with two aid stations and crew access. It is a Western States qualifying race with a raffle for a 2028 entry among 2027 finishers.

A community focused endurance event at Sweetwater Creek State Park near Lithia Springs, Georgia. Options include 3, 7, and 11 hour loop races with chip timing and a 7 Eleven style aid station.

A multi-day trail ultramarathon in Sweetwater Creek State Park near Atlanta offering looped courses of 200 and 100 miles, on-course aid, a sleep station, hot food service, and professional chip timing.

A trail ultramarathon in Blairsville, GA on March 27, 2027, featuring a current 74 mile course with published records, maps, aid station breakdowns, cutoff times, and separate resources for runners, crews, and volunteers.