Trail Running calendar near Atlanta 2025-2026

Test your limits on the Cruel Jewel 100, a rugged 104 mile trail through the North Georgia mountains with roughly 33,000 feet of climbing and 20 aid stations. This Western States and Hardrock qualifier offers wild scenery and serious challe..

Cruel Jewel 50 is a 57.5 mile point to point trail from Blairsville to Blue Ridge in the North Georgia Mountains, with technical single track, the Dragon's Spine steel bridge, and more than 17,000 feet of elevation change. Expect a rugged,..

Don's Backyard BBQ 20K and 10K Trail Run Challenge at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder GA on May 16, 2026. Tackle rolling trail laps, enjoy a BBQ meal and beverage, and race with a limited field for a fun competitive day.

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.

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..

Dirty Spokes' Red Top Roaster Trail Run takes place at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville, Georgia. The 14th annual event offers two distances: 8.85 miles and 3.1 miles, with course maps using the Sweet Gum, Homestead, Campground,..

Last at the Lake on July 25, 2026 offers a scenic Turkey Run Trail challenge at West Point Lake with a Last Man Standing 5K loop and a ten lap 50K. Limited to 100 runners, expect shaded single track, lake views, and fierce competition.

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..

Take on the Assault on Yonah Mountain in Cleveland GA, a demanding 2.5 mile climb to the summit with about 1,650 feet of vertical gain timed for the ascent only. Expect rocky, technical terrain, a summit finish and medals for all finishers.

Tackle the Southside Scramble in Atlanta Oct 3, 2026, a 10 mile in town trail race through pine and hardwood forests with singletrack, stream crossings and roller coaster descents. Proceeds benefit MTB Atlanta and registration opens June 1.

Join the Dirty Spokes Chattahoochee Pointe Trail Run on October 10, 2026 in Suwanee, GA for 3.1 or 6.2 mile runnable trails through smooth, flat single and double track woods. Limited to 275 runners so register early for shirts and awards.

Run scenic, technical trails in Chattahoochee National Forest with 50K, 30K and 15K options, starting at Shallowford iron bridge over the Toccoa River. Expect single track, creek crossings, steep climbs, stocked aid stations, and canine 15K..

Flatrock at Harbins Park in Dacula, GA offers scenic single track trail races: 50K, 13.2 mile loop and the daring 50/50 Challenge. Expect rolling wooded trails, limited spots and past sellouts so register early.

Tackle a rugged trail marathon or 12 mile at Fort Mountain State Park, with rocky single track, waterfalls and big climbs for a true mountain challenge. This non profit race caps entries and returns proceeds to help preserve the park.

Run scenic single and double track trails at Dirty Spokes Iron Hill Fall in Red Top Mountain State Park on Oct 24 2026. Choose 3.8 or 7.5 mile routes, snag a soft tri blend shirt and join a capped field for a fun, challenging fall race.