Trail Running calendar near Blue Ridge 2026-2027

Timed 12 hour and 8 hour endurance runs at Boling Park in Canton, GA on October 3, 2026. One-mile crushed gravel loop with a single aid station and electronic lap counting.

A trail race near Dahlonega, GA offering a 50K and a half marathon on three roughly 10 mile loops with about 5000 feet of total climb. Aid stations include veggie friendly food and awards go to the top three men and women in each race.

A community 5K and 1K kids run on October 3, 2026 at Model High School in Rome, GA that mixes wooded trail and paved road, supports school programs, and includes a commemorative T-shirt plus awards by age group.

Chattahoochee Pointe Trail Run is a trail running event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization known for premium off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

A mountain trail event near Blue Ridge, Georgia offering 50K, 30K and 15K courses along the Benton MacKaye Trail with technical singletrack, creek crossings and six aid stations; the start and finish are at the historic Shallowford iron bri..

A trail race in south Knoxville on October 10 offering a 50k and a 7 Miler across varied singletrack and technical rock, with nearly 4,000 ft of climbing and aid stations placed along the route.

A cross country 5K for Atlanta Track Club members on October 13, 2026, with location to be determined. The event is free for members; non members may participate using a guest pass and the course has a 1 hour 15 minute time limit.

A three-day, 60-mile stage trail race around Chattanooga with routes on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain, organized by Wild Trails with strict time cut-offs and nightly gatherings at the Crash Pad.

A timed endurance event in Whittier, NC offering 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour runs plus ruck divisions; a 1.4 mile loop mixes gravel and asphalt, features lap scoring with chip or self-keeping, and on-site lodging options.

Trail races in Dacula, GA offering 50K, half marathon and the 50/50 challenge that requires completing 50 miles within the 50K cutoff. The course is nontechnical single track with short hills and accessible aid stations.

FSR 100 is a 100-mile mountain road race in Copperhill, Tennessee on October 17, 2026, featuring a loop course into North Georgia and nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain.

Trail marathon and 12 mile races at Fort Mountain State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring roughly 5,500 feet of climbing across single track, rocky and mixed use trails and a summit stone wall with fall mountain views.

Experience a Halloween themed endurance race on a 2.2 mile paved loop around Miller Lake. Choose from 12, 6, or 3 hour runs or enjoy a non timed trick or treat fun run with costume contests and candy stations.

A lakeside trail race in Cartersville with two distances, 3.8 miles and 7.5 miles, on an easy fire road surface. Registration includes a tri-blend shirt, chip timing, professionally marked course, and age-group medals.

Sky To Summit is a two-day trail race in Sky Valley, Georgia on October 24-25, 2026, featuring a 50K with 7,500 ft gain and 11 hour cutoff and a 25K with 3,500 ft gain and 5.5 hour cutoff. Event materials include maps, aid charts, and a run..

A trail event on the East Lakeshore Trail in Greenback, TN, offering a 100K out-and-back, several 50K options including a two-person relay, and a 25K ruck; published course maps, aid station details, and optional live tracking are provided.

Pumpkin Butt is a 50K run in Kennesaw, GA on October 31, 2026, organized by GUTS. The five-loop course features a pumpkin-carrying element, a cupless aid setup, and a canned goods collection.

A Chattanooga trail event where runners and their dogs choose a 10K, 5K, or 1 mile Pup Dash. The day features dog friendly aid stations, race swag for humans, bandanas for dogs, and a post run gathering with local craft beer and vendors.

A community road race on the Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances plus virtual options. Veterans register free and active duty entries have a reduced fee; medals and age group awards are offered.

An obstacle 5K at Tallulah Falls Middle School on November 8, 2026, featuring optional on-course obstacles and scenic terrain; proceeds benefit the Caleb Griffis Memorial Foundation for scholarships and ROTC support.