Trail Running calendar near Blairsville 2025-2026

Run scenic single track atop Signal Mountain in a 50K or 10 Miler with views of the Tennessee River Gorge. Enjoy shoe demos, a post race meal and free beer while supporting Signal Mountain Athletics and local rescue teams.

Run or walk among ancient trees at the Trillium Trek in Gainesville, GA on March 7, 2026. Choose from a half marathon, 10K or 5K through Georgia's only national dedicated old growth forest for a scenic, nature filled race day.

Run, walk, bike or swim for a cause at the Clemson 8 Challenge in person on March 7 or virtually March 7 to 14. Family friendly distances from an 800 m kids fun run to 8, 14.2 and 26.2 mile options help raise funds for military affiliated s..

Run The Cove at Mountain Cove Farms in scenic McLemore Cove with 10K, 30K, and 50K options through ridgelines, waterfalls, historic mines, and overlooks. Pick your distance and tackle rewarding terrain with big views and rugged singletrack.

Run scenic trails at Lake Chapman Trail Races in Athens GA on March 15, 2026, with a 5K or 15K loop around Sandy Creek Park. Expect technical singletrack, medals for all finishers, and a popular event that sold out early last year.

Join the 16th annual Dirty Spokes Off The Grid trail run at Harbins Park for scenic wooded trails and two distances 7.1 mi and 3.55 mi, with a capped field of 275 for a friendly, intimate race day. Race shirts and age group awards add extra..

Assault on BlackRock in Sylva NC on March 21 is a rugged 7 mile trail to the BlackRock summit with steep single track and epic views. Tackle massive elevation, chase buckle and cash prizes, and support outdoor murals downtown.

Run the scenic, moderately hilly single track at Concord Park in Knoxville on March 21, 2026 with 10K, 20K and a kids trail mile to choose from. Expect a friendly trail vibe, challenging terrain and a fun day outdoors.

The Georgia Death Race is a 74 mile trail ultramarathon in Blairsville with 16,000 feet of climb and a 25 hour cutoff. Runners carry a railroad spike to toss at the finish and a sub 24 hour finish earns a Western States qualifier entry.

Run the Trailblazer 5K on the scenic Firefly Trail at Dudley Park in Athens, a Peachtree qualifying race supporting children's programs at Heard Park Community Center. Family friendly with a free kids fun run and virtual option.

Tackle wooded single and double track at Red Top Mountain State Park on April 4, 2026 in the Dirty Spokes Iron Hill trail run. Choose 7.5 or 3.8 miles and enjoy rugged trails, medals and a capped field for an intimate race day vibe.

Tackle scenic single track trails at Fort Yargo State Park with 25K and 50K loop options on April 4, 2026. Enjoy fully stocked aid stations, timing, a finish medal and a post race meal by the lake.

Tackle rugged trail challenges at The Stone Anvil in Fort Mountain State Park GA, April 14 to 19 2026. Choose from distances up to 200 miles or a 72 hour timed event on looped courses with big climbs.

Stillhouse 100K in Soddy Daisy TN is a brutally beautiful trail ultra on technical single track with nearly 12,000 feet of climbing over rugged creeks and ridgelines. This demanding 100K is suited for experienced ultrarunners only.

Scenic trail races in Helen, Georgia with marathon, half and 4 mile options starting beside the Chattahoochee River. This nonprofit supports Unicoi State Park and local ROTC and features aid stations and time cutoffs.

Tackle Georgia mountains at the inaugural Feral Mtn in Ellijay, GA, offered as 100M or 50M trail ultras by Coyote Ugly Racing. Expect big climbs, scenic national forest singletrack, and an epic challenge for adventurous runners.

Join the Smoky Mountain Relay on April 24, 2026 for a thrilling team relay through over 200 miles of Pisgah National Forest terrain. Teams of 6, 9 or 12 share 36 legs and enjoy pro timing, a finish party, food and live music.

Support Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park at the Veterans Heritage Ridge Run on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Choose a 5K timed trail run, 10K Ruck Race or 1 mile family walk through scenic wooded hills with a JROTC competition.

Join the Dirty Spokes Spring Trail Run at Allatoona Creek Park on April 25, 2026, with 6.9 and 3.75 mile loop options over scenic dirt and grass trails. Enjoy soft tech shirts, age group awards, and a lively community vibe.

Loop The Hooch invites runners to tackle scenic 5K loops along the Chattahoochee River in Suwanee with 50K and 25K solo options and a 50K relay for teams up to five. Cash prizes await anyone who breaks the 50K solo or relay course records.