Trail Running calendar near Blue Ridge 2025-2026

Fire Tower Frenzy returns Nov 1, 2025 near Ellijay, GA with epic 40 mile and 100K trail challenges through the Cohutta WMA and a climb to a historic fire tower. Expect rugged climbs, lake views, regular aid stations and tough cutoffs.

Join the Urban Nature 10K in Chattanooga, a scenic course that mixes city streets with trails at Stringers Ridge. Start and finish at Coolidge Park under Market Street Bridge beside the Tennessee River.

Join the Cancer Sucks 5K Walk and Run on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Canton GA for a scenic route along the Etowah River greenway. Hosted by The Shelley Foundation, the event raises funds and provides support to families affected by cancer.

Experience scenic single track on Lookout Mountain at the Lula Lake Trail Blazer, with distances from a 10K to a rugged 50K plus a kids mile. Proceeds support Lula Lake Land Trust trail work and extras include camping and a beer mile.

Join Wild Women Run in Chattanooga for an afternoon of trail running, strength and community tailored to women who love the outdoors. Enjoy a relaxed group run, guided stretches and recovery tips, refreshments and conversation.

Honor veterans while racing along the scenic Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and half marathon options plus virtual and veteran specific entries. Enjoy out and back courses, finisher medals and race day packet pickup.

Back On The Ranch Trail Run Back On The Ranch Trail Run takes place on October 3 and 4, 2025, in Los Olivos, CA. The event offers timed and multi-duration trail options. Distances and formats listed for the event include: 3 hour 6 hour 12..

Join the community for the second annual Run at the Rock at Woodland High School on November 15, 2025, featuring a scenic 5K and a fun 1 Mile on grass and rugged trails. Tackle the 90 foot ascent known as The Rock for a memorable challenge.

Run through Chateau Elan vineyards and woodsy trails with 3 or 5.5 mile options in this scenic vineyard run. Limited to 325 runners and finishing includes a complimentary Chateau Elan wine tasting and awards for top finishers.

Run as many miles as you like around Lake Conausaga at Cohutta Madness, a timed loop race set at Georgia's highest lake. Choose 12, 8 or 4 hour formats and enjoy a mostly flat, forested trail with lakefront scenery.

Test your legs on scenic technical single track in Mullens Cove and Pot Point near Chattanooga with bluff Tennessee River views and rushing streams. Pick 6.5, 10.2 or 20 mile routes and enjoy post race food and awards.

Join the 10th annual Color Me Mutt on November 15, 2025 at NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains in Sevierville TN for a colorful 5K, 1 mile fun run and pet parade. Bring your dog, enjoy color stations and support local charities.

The Harvest Creek Classic is a 5K running event held at Cauley Creek Park in Johns Creek, Georgia. Featuring a USATF-certified 3.1-mile rubberized trail, the course offers scenic views of the Chattahoochee River, sports courts, athletic fie..

Circle Endurance Event is a USATF sanctioned track based timed race at Ringgold High School hosted by the Chattanooga Track Club. Choose 3, 6, 12 or 24 hour options and run continuous laps to chase distance, community and personal bests.

Run scenic trails at Fall Creek Falls State Park on November 22, 2025, choosing 50k, 100k or 100 mile distances. Cross suspension bridges, wind along mossy creekside paths and take in sweeping waterfalls and lake views for a memorable autum..

Challenge the Duncan Ridge Trail at Vogel State Park near Blairsville, Georgia with 50K or 30K trail routes. Scenic Coosa Backcountry sections, aid stations along the way, and proceeds benefit the park volunteers.

Take on the Fiery Gizzard Run at Foster Falls State Park with marathon, half marathon, or a 13 mile ruck division. Expect ridge line trails, waterfalls and steep technical descents on a rugged, limited access course.

Run amid forest, creeks and the 729 foot Amicalola Falls in full and half trail races at Amicalola Falls State Park. Expect gutsy climbs on mostly singletrack, well stocked aid stations, finisher medals and pro timing.

Take on a backyard ultra at Amicalola Falls State Park, repeating a marked loop every hour until one runner completes the final solo lap. Each entrant carries a $100 bill and the last runner standing claims the cash prize.

The Dirty Spokes Off The Grid Fort Yargo Cannonball Run is a trail running event held at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 8.75 miles or 3.10 miles. The race features a mix of smooth an..