Trail Running calendar near Atlanta 2026-2027

Run for distance on a fast, flat 3.5-mile cross-country loop on private Georgia farmland. Choose between a 4-hour or 8-hour timed race format. An aid station and local food trucks support runners on course.

Experience the beauty of Fort Yargo State Park with 8.50 mile and 3.10 mile trail races. Navigate through woods and lakeside paths on courses ranging from smooth trails to technical terrain.

Run for a cause in Valley, Alabama. This 34-hour ultramarathon on a scenic 2-mile river loop supports the town's free holiday carousel tradition. Earn a unique finisher's award or a custom buckle for 100 miles.

The Amicalola Falls Marathon and Half Marathon traverse the trails of Amicalola Falls State Park. The challenging marathon course includes two climbs up the famous 605-step Appalachian Approach Trail. Runners can expect fully supported aid..

Experience an old school ultra marathon through the rocky single track trails of FDR State Park. Choose between 19 and 40 mile distances on a rolling course located just an hour from Atlanta.

The Helen Holiday Half & 10K is a trail running party in Helen, Georgia, on December 12, 2026. Choose from the half marathon or 10K distance on scenic courses.

Support wildlife conservation at the Coweta County Fairgrounds with a 10K, 5K, or a family friendly 1 mile Fun Run. Join Flint the River Otter for a day of racing that protects local nature areas and wildlife.

Event Overview The Holiday Hootie-Hoo is a trail running event. It is the fourth and final race in the Southern Singletrack Trail Series. It will take place on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at F.D.R. State Park on Pine Mountain in Georgia. Dis..

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.

Test your endurance in this vertical elimination race in Molena, Georgia. Complete a 4 mile loop every hour to stay in the running and earn unique prizes for every successful lap finished.

The Atlanta Fat Ass 50K will take place in Lithia Springs on Sunday 10 January 2027. You can run between 25 and 50 kilometers.

Take part in the 48th annual Hogpen Hill Climb in Helen GA featuring a loop 5K and a legendary 18K mountain ascent. All proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia projects.

The Red Top Rumble will take place in Cartersville on Sunday 7 February 2027. You can run 12 miles.

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.

Experience an obstacle course race at the historic 1996 Olympic equestrian venue. Tackle red clay and wooded trails across distances ranging from 5k to 21k at this versatile weekend event outside Atlanta.

Experience the Olympic legacy at Georgia International Horse Park on technical and flowy singletrack trails. Navigate a scenic 10k course featuring punchy hills and dense forest landscape.