Trail Running calendar near Blue Ridge 2026-2027

A USATF certified 5K on a paved trail at Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia. Registration opens March 18 and the fee is $35; registration includes a tri blend shirt, chip timing, and age group medals.

Trail ultramarathon at Vogel State Park offers 50K and 30K options with over 10,000 feet of climb. The courses follow the Coosa Backcountry Trail and Duncan Ridge Trail and include staffed aid stations and strict time cutoffs.

Trail races of 6.5, 10.2 and 20 miles on technical single track near Chattanooga, featuring river bluff views and wooded streams. Packet pickup is available Friday evening and race morning, with overall awards for top finishers.

A 3.5 mile cross country style loop on private farmland near Summerville, GA offering four hour and eight hour timed events, a single aid station, food trucks, porta-potties, and limited on-site merchandise for cash only.

Trail races at Fall Creek Falls State Park offering 50K, 100K and 100-mile options; routes feature suspension bridges, multiple overlooks and waterfalls, plus about four miles along the lake, with specific crew and pacer rules for the 100-m..

Trail marathon, half marathon and a 13 mile ruck along the Fiery Gizzard Trail at Foster Falls State Park, featuring waterfalls, rock formations, ridge overlooks and technical descents.

Fort Yargo Cannonball Run is an off-road cycling event produced by Dirty Spokes Productions at Fort Yargo. The organizer offers premium off-road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

Trail races at Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, GA, with 50 mile, 50K, 25K and 5 mile courses featuring canyon descents, waterfall views and substantial elevation gain; participants receive a pint glass and beanie and longer dist..

Trail marathon and half at Amicalola Falls State Park featuring two 13.1-mile loops, 605 Appalachian Approach steps, mostly singletrack, stocked aid stations, timed results, and free race photos.

Experience the technical singletrack and scenic quarry trails of South Knoxville at the Dirty South Trail Races. Choose between a Half Marathon, 10K, or a dedicated Kids Trail Mile in a beautiful wilderness setting.

Trail event in Helen, GA offering a half marathon and a 10K. The half has about 2,000 feet of climbing, technical trail sections, a 4.5 hour cutoff, and guaranteed swag for runners who register early.

The Holiday Hustle is a festive trail race on Chattanooga's Aetna Mountain, offering a 5K or 10K loop course with scenic views. Runners receive holiday swag and post-race pancakes in a family-friendly venue with playgrounds and pavilions. T..

Experience a trail race through Little Mulberry Park featuring significant vertical gains and scenic views. Enjoy post race pancakes and coffee after tackling the 5K or 10 Mile course.

A members only, free trail event at Sweetwater State Park with six white trail loops, technical terrain, and a post race crockpot chili contest. Distances offered are 50K and 25K.

A qualifying backyard ultra at Camp Jordan Park where runners repeat a 4.167-mile loop each hour until one remains. The event includes crew access at the start/finish, awards for the last runner standing, and amenities for camping and nearb..

Snow Bull Endurance Runs at Camp Chet in Whitwell, TN uses a 6.5 mile loop with 1500 ft of gain per loop, offering a half marathon plus timed 6 hour and 12 hour events across forest, logging roads, and technical trail sections.

Take part in the 48th annual Hogpen Hill Climb in Helen GA featuring a loop 5K and a legendary 18K mountain ascent. All proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia projects.

Experience a scenic 11.5 mile trail race through the wooded paths of Red Top Mountain State Park. Enjoy bridge crossings and lake views while supporting the preservation of Georgia state parks.

Gone Loco on February 13, 2027 runs along the Eureka Trail in Athens on a gravel, rails-to-trails route. The course is very flat, fully runnable, and certified as a marathon.

Test your endurance with multiple summits of Yonah Mountain in this technical trail event. Choose from distances up to 75k and experience steep climbs and bouldering scrambles in the Georgia mountains.