Trail Running calendar near Auburn 2026-2027

Freedom Trail 5K in Watkinsville takes place on the trails of Thomas Preserve Park and is part of Oconee County's America 250 celebration with food vendors, a kid's zone, live music and a drone show in the evening.

A flat out-and-back ultrarun on the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna GA with multiple timed options, staffed aid stations, lap timing, and proceeds benefiting people experiencing homelessness.

Merrill's Mile is a multi distance timed event at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA featuring a USATF certified one mile paved loop, a single stocked aid station, live tracking and on site camping.

Sawnee Mountain Trail Run is an event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization that describes its activities as off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds. No further event details are available.

A faith-based endurance race series in Cumming, GA on July 18, 2026, presented by Harben Health Project and For The Kingdom. Distances offered are 5, 9, and 13 miles; the event is held in memory of the organizer's father.

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 night trail race at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, GA offering two distances with notable elevation gain, a midway aid station on the longer course, and entry prizes for top finishers in the 7.3 mile race.

A summer timed event in Canton, GA with 4-hour and 8-hour loop options on an approximately 1 mile mixed-surface course, a single aid station, awards for top finishers, and guidance about hot, humid conditions.

A multi-part event at the Athens YMCA on August 1, 2026 featuring a cross country 5K through the woods, a one-lap track Fun Run, and a Phantom Runner shirt option with on-site pickup.

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.

HCA Cross Country Fun Run in Dacula, GA on August 8, 2026 offers 3K and 5K Run/Walk options with a $25 fee; all proceeds support the HCA Cross County Program.

Bryre Dragon near Blairsville GA offers 100 mile, 40 mile and 40 km trail races on the Duncan Ridge and Coosa Loop with notable elevation, multiple support locations, and defined completion time limits.

A cross country season opener at the University of West Georgia with middle school, high school and community races, community fundraising through Carrollton Kiwanis, and awards for individual and team results.

A club-run trail event at Vogel State Park on August 22, 2026, featuring a 50 Miler and a Marathon. Participation requires H9 trail club membership and entry fees cover medals, a t-shirt, site rental, and food.

An 8.88 hour timed trail event in August in Atlanta with multi-loop laps over river and through woods. The race has a no DNF, no cutoff, no crew policy and a flat $88.80 entry fee.

Community-focused trail event at Boling Park featuring a roughly 5K trail run, a kids one mile fun run, live music and food trucks.

A backyard ultra style trail event in Marietta, GA, run on a 1.5 to 2 mile loop that can be repeated to reach distances such as 50K. The race is untimed and self supported, with limited facilities and shared aid among runners.

A fundraising run at NOGAWILD in Cleveland, GA offering a 2.8 mile two lap course, a 1 mile kids run, and a virtual 2.8 mile option. The all terrain route follows park pathways and the Safari Drive Thru road with varied surfaces.

Dirt Circus Atlanta is a free one-day community run and expo in Atlanta, GA on September 16, 2026. The event features a casual 3.5 mile group run, vendor booths, a raffle, and a local running store meetup.

A three-day health and wellness festival at Kingston Downs combining a choose your distance run on The Loop with a large sauna, yoga, talks, live music, camping options, and an experiential expo featuring vendors and wellness programming.