Canton
Trail Running Calendar near Canton 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Canton for 2026-2027! We've gathered 23 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Obstacle race in Dallas, Georgia on September 19, 2026, offering a 3+ mile BLITZ and a 5-7 mile RACE; parking is $20 at the gate.
Community-focused Paladin Pacer at Pinecrest Academy features a 5K trail run, a 1 Mile kids' lap race with medals, and age-group awards.
October 2026
Test your endurance on a soft one mile crushed gravel loop at Boling Park with timed 8 hour and 12 hour running options.
A 5K and 1 mile fun run through sunflower fields at Fausett Farms in Dawsonville GA with uneven terrain, one midrace climb, postrun snacks and a day of farm entry fee.
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.
A trail 5K at Mercer University on October 24, 2026 benefiting Grace Village Medical Clinic, with costumes, leashed dogs, and awards for top runners and best costume.
A 50K five loop run in Kennesaw, GA where each runner must bring a pumpkin; aid is available at the start/finish and the event is limited to GUTS members.
Community fundraiser 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at Murphey Candler Park in Brookhaven, with a phantom runner option, water stations, and accommodations for leashed dogs and strollers.
November 2026
A chip timed 5k run and walk at Big Door Vineyards with race swag, age group awards, and support for the Great Lake Allatoona Clean Up.
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.
An ultrarunning event on the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna GA offering 100 mile and shorter options with aid stations, awards, and community donations.
December 2026
Experience a trail race through Amicalola Falls State Park featuring singletrack paths and a climb up the 605 steps of the Appalachian Approach Trail.
Backyard ultra at Amicalola Falls State Park where runners repeat a 3.6 mile, 1,025 ft loop each hour until one person remains, with cash prizes and DNW medals.
Multi-day staircase endurance series at Amicalola Falls State Park, Dec 9–13, 2026, featuring seven formats from 12 to 84 hours and 604 stairs per lap.
January 2027
February 2027
An 11.5 mile trail race at Red Top Mountain State Park featuring winding wooded trails, bridge crossings and views of Lake Allatoona. The event is run as a non-profit with parking on site and a 7.7 mile aid station cutoff.
March 2027
April 2027
Trail run at Red Top Mountain State Park offering 7.5 mile and 3.8 mile courses, capped at 325 runners, with packet pickup at the Iron Hill Trail parking area.