Trail Running calendar near Carrollton 2026-2027

Join Born to Be Wild on January 31, 2026 at McGuffey Nature Center in Newnan for 5K, 10K and a 1 mile fun run supporting local land and wildlife conservation. Family friendly with kids activities and the SCT mascot Flint the River Otter.

Tackle the Southern Singletrack Trail Series, four scenic trail races around Columbus, Georgia and east Alabama from Feb to Dec. Pick Short or Long series, run all four to compete for overall prizes and earn exclusive series swag.

An 11.5 mile trail race at Red Top Mountain State Park on February 1, 2026, featuring winding wooded trails, bridge crossings and views of Lake Allatoona. Organized by GUTS as a non-profit event supporting the park.

White Plains Chocolate 5K Saturday Feb 7 2026 in Anniston invites runners to a scenic trail through community hills, starting and finishing at White Plains HS. Proceeds support the track teams and the race includes timing and awards.

A Beltline race at Lee + White on February 7, 2026 featuring a competitive 10K and a non-competitive 3K where strollers and dogs are welcome. It is the first event in the 2026 Race the Loop series.

A capped trail race at West Point Lake offering 5K and 10K scenic loops on Turkey Run Trail, limited BOCO caps for participants, one on-course aid station, finisher awards, and proceeds benefiting Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

Choose a scenic 5K or 10K at Russell Crossroads near Lake Martin Alabama, on rustic sand clay and gravel roads past Kob's Knob to Heaven Hill. Finish by The Stables with a grits bar, live music, and support for Alexander City Schools.

A 50K point-to-point trail ultramarathon in Delta, Alabama that finishes at the summit of Cheaha Mountain. The course runs mostly on single-track through Talladega National Forest, includes six aid stations, and has a 9 hours 30 minutes tim..

Run scenic loops on a family cattle farm in Thomaston with 5k, 15k, and 50k options on a 3.1 mile loop through pasture and forest single track. All registrants get a long sleeve shirt and 15k and 50k runners receive a meal ticket.

Enjoy a scenic 5K trail run in Williamson that welcomes runners and walkers of all ages. Proceeds benefit Refuge Youth Ministry and their summer service trip to Camp Barnabas.

Hit the singletrack at the Dirty Spokes Charleston Park trail run in Cumming GA on March 7, 2026 for scenic off road miles, rolling hills and technical trail fun. Choose 6.2 or 4.3 miles among 250 spots and race for medals and prizes.

NACC's Race Around Red Top in Cartersville GA offers in-person and virtual 5k options including single- and two-dog canicross and a Dog Friendly 5k. Registered participants receive a race T-shirt and a finisher challenge coin.

Take on rugged Southern trails with 100 or 200 mile ultramarathons across Georgia and Alabama from March 18 to 22, 2026. Expect remote terrain, mandatory navigation gear and a gender specific technical shirt included.

Join the 16th annual Dirty Spokes Off The Grid trail run at Harbins Park for scenic wooded trails and two distances 7.1 mi and 3.55 mi, with a capped field of 275 for a friendly, intimate race day. Race shirts and age group awards add extra..

A timed trail endurance event at Sweetwater Creek State Park offering 7 hour and 11 hour loop races on a roughly 4 mile course. The aid station features classic 7 Eleven snacks and chip timing is provided.

Looped trail races in Sweetwater Creek State Park near Lithia Springs GA featuring 200 mile and 100 mile options with staffed aid stations, a sleep station, an open kitchen, and chip timing; registration closes March 1.

A multi-distance trail event in Flovilla, GA on March 28, 2026 featuring 100, 50 and 12 mile races on a 12.5 mile loop with two aid stations. Finishers receive medals; 100 mile finishers receive buckles and additional raffle incentives.

Join the Hop Into Spring 5K Run Walk at Hobbs Farm Park Greenway Trailhead in Carrollton, GA for a scenic paved 5K that benefits the Grimes Foundation. Register by Feb 28 to guarantee a race shirt.

Lake Martin 50/50 offers 50 Mile and 50K races on a 25.09-mile lakefront loop with rolling, runnable trails, significant elevation gain, and staffed aid stations.

Tackle wooded single and double track at Red Top Mountain State Park on April 4, 2026 in the Dirty Spokes Iron Hill trail run. Choose 7.5 or 3.8 miles and enjoy rugged trails, medals and a capped field for an intimate race day vibe.