Trail Running calendar near Atlanta 2026-2027

The Born to be Wild will take place in Newnan on Saturday 12 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Holiday Hootie Hoo in Pine Mountain, GA on December 13, 2026 features trail Half Marathon and 10K courses through F.D.R. State Park, race hoodies and finisher awards, and charitable support for local parks and shelters.

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.

An eight hour elimination ultrarace in Molena, GA on December 19, 2026 where runners must complete a 4 mile loop with 1000 feet of gain each hour or be cut, earn prizes after each lap, and compete for the fastest final lap.

The Lula Last Person Standing will take place in Lula on Thursday 31 December 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

A six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K each hour and must finish each lap within the hour. Complete all six laps to earn the OUTLAST medal and join the national leaderboard for prize opportunities.

The Mayhem on the Mountain will take place in Cumming on Saturday 9 January 2027. You can run 5 miles.

Annual post-holiday trail event at Sweetwater Creek State Park with 50K and 25K options, member-only free entry, six-loop trail course and a crockpot chili contest.

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 near Jackson GA with marathon, half marathon and 5K on mostly single track. The event is cupless so half and full runners must carry hydration and proceeds benefit Dauset Trails.

Looped trail event in Griffin, GA with 3 hour and 6 hour timed races, a 2 mile single track loop, central aid, t-shirts and mental health resources.

The Dirty Spokes Heritage Park Trail Run will take place in Watkinsville on Saturday 6 February 2027. You can run 6 miles.

An 11.5 mile trail race at Red Top Mountain State Park featuring winding wooded trails, bridge crossings and views of Lake Allatoona. The event is run as a non-profit with parking on site and a 7.7 mile aid station cutoff.

A point to point trail 50K finishing at Cheaha Mountain summit in Cheaha State Park. The course runs mostly on single track through Talladega National Forest with multiple aid stations and a published time limit.

A *5K* trail run on a privately owned farm along the Broad River with a course through meadows, hardwood forest, and long leaf pine. An optional group Polar Plunge at the farm beach follows with bonfires, hot drinks, and showers.

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.

The Fort Yargo Thrill in The Hills will take place in Winder on Saturday 27 February 2027. You can run 50 kilometers.

The Charleston Park will take place in Cumming on Saturday 6 March 2027. You can run 6 miles.

A trail event in the Cohutta Wilderness based at Mulberry Gap offering 30K and 50K routes with staffed aid stations, set cutoffs, and stated climbing totals; volunteer roles include rewards of future entry and swag.

An obstacle course weekend at the Georgia International Horse Park featuring 5 km, 10 km, 21 km and kids races across mud, water crossings and technical terrain.