Trail Running calendar near Canton 2026-2027

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 in Canton GA offers 4 hour and 8 hour timed loop events on an approximately one mile mixed-surface course at Boling Park. Expect hot, humid July conditions and a single aid station at the start and finish.

Trail races at Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga feature a half marathon and a 10K on wide, soft pedestrian trails and non technical bike trails. Proceeds support Wild Trails, a nonprofit working to protect and expand local nature..

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.

Trail ultraraces at Vogel State Park offer 100 mile, 40 mile and 40 km options on a high elevation ridge course with multiple support points and a mix of trail and forest road terrain.

H9 Dragon is a club run at Vogel State Park near Blairsville, GA offering a marathon and a 50 mile race. Participation requires H9 trail club membership and registration is handled separately from membership.

A timed 8.88 hour multi loop trail event at Sweetwater State Park in Lithia Springs GA on August 29 2026. The course crosses a river, runs through woods, uses chip timing, and has an $88.80 entry fee with registration closing August 22.

Oli Kai is a timed trail event at Reflection Riding Arboretum in Chattanooga offering 3, 6, and 9 hour options on a 2.1 mile loop with about 190 feet of elevation gain. The weekend includes camping, a campfire concert, and a follow up 5K or..

Trail races on dirt in Chattanooga include a half marathon and shorter distances with substantial climbing, set pace and cutoff requirements for hikers, and post race snacks and beverages.

A Labor Day trail event at McKee Employee Recreation Center featuring a 15K single-track loop, an 8K trail, and a 1K kids run with medals and shirts. Aid stations, course signage, and a cup-less hydration policy are provided.

Trail races at Sloppy Floyd State Park in Summerville GA on Sep 12, 2026, include a 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a special 20 mile with two trips up Becky's Bluff; the event marks 20 years of donating proceeds to the park.

Mind Freak in Marietta, GA is a backyard ultra style trail event built around a 1.5 to 2 mile loop. The race is untimed, self supported, and lets participants repeat the loop to reach 50K or go further while facilities remain limited.

A fundraising run at NOGAWILD in Cleveland, GA offering a 2.8 mile two lap course, a 1 mile kids run, and a virtual 2.8 mile option. The all terrain route follows park pathways and the Safari Drive Thru road with varied surfaces.

A community trail festival in Atlanta on September 16, 2026 featuring a casual 3.5 mile group run from Big Peach South Fulton to Campbellton Creek Nature Park, plus an expo, vendors, food, and a raffle.

A multi-distance trail event near Dalton, GA, using the Pinhoti Trail and Dry Creek single-track. It offers 100, 50, 35, and 18 mile options, on-course crew access, bus starts for shorter distances, and a staffed finish area.

Savage Race returns to Dallas, Georgia on September 19, 2026, offering two obstacle courses (3+ miles or 5-7 miles) with new 2026 obstacles, tiered ticket pricing, and a Syndicate medal for completing multiple courses.

Road Atlanta Trail Run is an event at Road Atlanta organized by Dirty Spokes Productions. The organizer runs off road cycling adventures and offers custom bike builds.

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.

Uphill race to Yonah Mountain summit in Cleveland, Georgia covering about 2.5 miles and 1,650 feet of ascent. A ruck division requires 15 lb for women and 20 lb for men.