Trail Running calendar near Canton 2026-2027

A Last Man Standing race in Chattanooga where runners repeat a 4.3 mile loop on an hourly cycle until one runner remains. Organized by Bad Beard Events with support from Fleet Feet.

A family friendly 5K mud run at Georgia International Horse Park with obstacles, mud pits and slides. The day includes a pre party and an after party with music, food and beer and offers value and VIP registration options.

A low key social trail run at Lula Lake Land Trust offering 5K and 15K courses. The 5K is relatively easy while the 15K includes a rope section and a steep descent to Lula Falls. Proceeds benefit Lula Lake Land Trust.

Trail races through the 1,440 acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve with 7 mile and 3 mile options, a kids fun run for ages 4 to 13, creek crossings, a 140 foot suspension bridge, and preview group runs before the event.

Freedom Trail 5K is a 3.2 miles run held within the trails of Thomas Preserve Park in Watkinsville on July 3, 2026. It is part of Oconee County's America 250 celebration that includes vendors, a kid's zone, live music, and a drone show.

A multi-distance ultra on the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna, GA, with 100 mile, 50 mile, 24 hour and shorter timed options. The flat out and back asphalt and grass course has aid stations, timing mats, and proceeds benefit homeless services.

Vol State is a self supported ultrarun beginning with a ferry crossing and finishing atop Sand Mountain, GA, covering 314 miles. It includes a bus and hotel registration option and requires twice daily location check ins.

Timed 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour events on a USATF certified one mile paved loop at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA. One aid station supplies food and ice and campsite access opens the Thursday before the event.

Sawnee Mountain Trail Run is an event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization that describes its activities as off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds. No further event details are available.

Mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, TN offering 130K, 70K and a 24 mile Waucheesi Challenge on Benton MacKaye and John Muir trails, with live YouTube coverage, mandatory safety gear, and a finisher buckle program.

A faith-based endurance race series in Cumming, GA on July 18, 2026, presented by Harben Health Project and For The Kingdom. Distances offered are 5, 9, and 13 miles; the event is held in memory of the organizer's father.

Experience a scenic trail run along the Lake Allatoona shoreline at Red Top Mountain State Park. Choose between 3.1 or 8.85 mile courses featuring a mix of rolling hills and wooded single track paths.

A night trail race at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, GA offering two distances with notable elevation gain, a midway aid station on the longer course, and entry prizes for top finishers in the 7.3 mile race.

Hot to Trot at Boling Park in Canton, GA offers 8 hour and 4 hour loop events on an approximately one mile mixed-surface course, a single aid station, and awards for top three men and women in each format.

Trail races at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga feature a half marathon and a 10K on wide, gently rolling pedestrian trails with the half marathon continuing onto non-technical wooded bike trails. Proceeds support Wild Trails.

A multi-part event at the Athens YMCA on August 1, 2026 featuring a cross country 5K through the woods, a one-lap track Fun Run, and a Phantom Runner shirt option with on-site pickup.

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.

Community fun run at 775 Dacula Rd in Dacula, GA on August 8, 2026 with 3K and 5K run walk options. Registration runs July 23 to August 8 with a $25 fee and proceeds support the HCA Cross Country Program.

Trail ultraraces at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA offering 100 mile, 40 mile and 40 km options on Duncan Ridge with substantial elevation gain, multiple support locations and volunteer credit toward future entries.

A cross country season opener at the University of West Georgia with middle school, high school and community races, community fundraising through Carrollton Kiwanis, and awards for individual and team results.