Trail Running calendar near Atlanta 2026-2027

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.

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.

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.

Multi-distance trail and timed events on Kennesaw Mountain Trail with distances from 6 hours to 100 miles. Aid stations are provided and proceeds support services for people experiencing homelessness.

Multi-hour timed running on a certified 0.9951 mile paved loop at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA. The event features one aid station, direction changes every six hours, on site camping, and multiple timed formats.

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.

Experience a scenic trail run along the Lake Allatoona shoreline at Red Top Mountain State Park. Choose between 3.1 or 8.85 mile courses featuring a mix of rolling hills and wooded single track paths.

A July 25, 2026 trail event at Turkey Run Trail, West Point Lake, featuring a Last Man Standing 5K-loop format and a ten-loop 50K. Entries capped at 100, with prizes, finisher medal, and race t-shirt.

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.

A trail race at Sloppy Floyd State Park offering 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a one-year 20-mile option. Courses include wide trails, some single track, climbs to Becky's Bluff, and natural trail features like rocks and roots.

Backyard ultra style trail event in Marietta, GA with a 1.5 to 2 mile loop. The race is untimed and runners repeat the loop to accumulate distance up to 50K or more. It is self supported and has limited bathroom facilities.

Experience a unique run through a wildlife park past exotic animals like zebras and kangaroos. This family friendly fundraiser in Georgia includes park admission and finisher medallions for all participants.

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.

The Georgia Jewel in Dalton, GA on September 18 to 19, 2026 offers 100 mile, 50 mile, 35 mile and 18 mile trail races on the Pinhoti with extensive single track, bused starts for shorter races, and crew friendly loops.

An obstacle race in Dallas, Georgia on September 19, 2026 with new 2026 obstacles, multiple course options, and a Syndicate medal for those who complete two or more courses; parking is $20 at the gate.