Trail Running calendar near Blairsville 2026-2027

An obstacle 5K and family Fun Run in Maryville, TN on May 9, 2026 featuring 20 mud obstacles, team and individual awards, on-site vendors, and proceeds supporting therapeutic programs at Camp Montvale.

A night trail event in Knoxville with a 6-mile course through mostly unlit wooded trails and a kids 1-mile that finishes before dark. Headlamps or flashlights are required for the adult race; aid stations supply small cups.

A measured 6.65 mile loop in Chattanooga is used repeatedly for a half marathon and full marathon; proceeds support Wild Trails and the event is in its 20th consecutive year.

Altra Trail Fun Run on May 10 in Knoxville features a designated 3 miles untimed trail route with on-site Altra shoe demos and a post-run gathering with coffee and optional breakfast burritos; registration is free.

This 104-mile ultramarathon traverses the Chattahoochee National Forest with 33,000 feet of climbing. It qualifies for major lottery races and has strict entry requirements for experienced trail runners.

A point to point 57.5 miles trail race from Blairsville to Blue Ridge through the Chattahoochee National Forest. The course includes technical single track, mountain roads, over 17,000 feet of ascent and descent, and 10 aid stations.

The Don's Backyard Bbq 20k Trail Run Challenge will take place in Winder on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 20 kilometers.

A timed trail event in Cleveland TN with 3, 6, 12, and 24 hour races plus a rucking division on a 4.35 mile forest loop; proceeds support local youth and community programs.

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.

Trail race in the Georgia Mountains at Fausett Farms on May 30, 2026, offering 10k and 15k courses. Registration is via UltraSignup with no onsite entries; packet pick up is available at Big Peach Running Company and at Fausett Farms.

A grassroots trail half marathon in Sky Valley, Georgia on May 31, 2026. The event offers only timing results, no swag or awards, allows day of cash registration for a fee, and does not permit refunds or transfers.

Experience an adventure through Knoxville Urban Wilderness with SwimRun team and individual events or 5k and Half Marathon trail runs at Mead Quarry.

Haw Creek Park Trail Run is a trail running event at Haw Creek Park presented by Dirty Spokes Productions. The organizer describes offering premium off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

A timed trail festival in Maryville College Woods with 24hr, 12hr and 6hr events on a 2-mile loop, plus relays, night options, chip timing, on-course aid, and a paired double-ultra medal option.

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..

A community 5K on the Green Way in Sugar Hill with chip timing, a race shirt, finisher medal and a complimentary mimosa or juice. Awards cover overall and age-group placings, and proceeds support the Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer.

Experience the moderately technical and flowing trails of Knoxville at Sharp's Ridge Rambler. This event features 7 mile, 4 mile, and 1 mile trail races that climb and descend the scenic ridges of the park.

A Last Man Standing event in Chattanooga where runners repeat a 4.3-mile loop with a one hour limit per lap. After each timed cutoff the field shrinks until a single runner remains.

A low-key trail event at Lula Lake Land Trust near Chattanooga offering an easy 5K and a more technical 15K with rope sections and a descent to Lula Falls. Hikers welcome; proceeds benefit the land trust.

Trail races of 7 miles and 3 miles wind through Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve, featuring rhododendron groves, creeks, and a 140 foot suspension bridge. A short kids trail run is offered for ages 4 to 13.