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
Community trail event at Boling Park featuring a 5K ish trail run, a one mile kids fun run, live music and food trucks.
Mind Freak is an untimed trail event in Marietta, GA using repeated 1.5 to 2 mile loops; it is self supported and allows runners to reach 50K or go beyond.
Savage Race in Dallas Georgia on September 19 2026 features a 3+ mile Blitz and a 5 to 7 mile race with multiple obstacles; parking is $20.
An annual trail event at Pinecrest Academy offering a 5K trail run, a three-lap 1 Mile kids run, and a donation-only Ghost Runner option, with finisher medals for all and age-group awards.
October 2026
Endurance runs at Boling Park in Canton GA on an approximate one mile loop offering 8 hour and 12 hour options with aid station and electronic lap tracking.
A 5K and 1-mile fun run through sunflower fields at Fausett Farms in Dawsonville, GA, with participant shirt, snacks, and a post-run biscuit.
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 15th annual trail 5K at Mercer University in Atlanta supporting Grace Village Medical Clinic, with costumes encouraged and dogs on leashes welcome.
A community 50K in Kennesaw GA with five roughly 10K loops for GUTS members, where each runner brings a pumpkin and the event supports a canned food drive.
November 2026
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.
A multi-distance endurance event on the Silver Comet Trail with a marked 5-mile out-and-back course, aid stations, race swag, and proceeds donated to local homeless support.
December 2026
Trail marathon and half marathon through Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, GA, featuring extensive singletrack, 605 Appalachian Approach Trail steps, and two aid stations.
Backyard ultra at Amicalola Falls State Park on Dec 5, 2026 where runners complete a 3.6 mile loop each hour until one 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.