Trail Running calendar near Cartersville 2026-2027

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.

Duncan Ridge Trail in Blairsville, GA runs 50K and 30K routes through Vogel State Park and the Coosa and Duncan Ridge trails. The course has over 10,000 feet of elevation gain and a ten hour time limit.

A trail race near Chattanooga on technical single-track through Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops, with bluff views, rhododendron-lined streams, and 6.5, 10, and 20 mile distance options featuring significant elevation gain.

A timed trail event in Summerville, Georgia featuring a 3.5 mile cross country loop and 4 hour and 8 hour race formats. The course is on private farmland with one aid station, porta potties, and limited on site merchandise.

Timed loop race around Lake Conausaga in Chatsworth, GA, offering 4-, 8-, and 12-hour options on mostly flat forest trails. Organized by Coyote Ugly Racing with registration closing the day before the event.

Fort Yargo Cannonball Run is an off-road cycling event produced by Dirty Spokes Productions at Fort Yargo. The organizer offers premium off-road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

Trail races at Cloudland Canyon State Park on December 5 and 6, 2026 offer 50M, 50K, 25K and 5M distances with published elevation gain, cutoffs, maps and a runner handbook.

Trail marathon and half marathon in Amicalola Falls State Park near Dawsonville GA on December 5, 2026. Courses feature extensive singletrack, two fully stocked aid stations, repeated climbs on the Appalachian Approach Trail, and free race..

A backyard ultra at Amicalola Falls State Park where runners repeat a 3.6 mile loop with 1,025 ft climb and 605 steps on the AT Approach until one runner remains. Cash prizes and milestone awards are offered.

A multi-day staircase endurance series at Amicalola Falls State Park, Dec 9–13, 2026. Events range from a 12-hour 16-mile lap format to an 84-hour 180-mile option, offered solo or as team FlexRelay on the AT Approach Trail.

A December trail running event in Helen, Georgia offering a half marathon and a 10K. Maps, aid charts, race rules, and FAQs are provided and official photos from 2025 are available.

The Born to be Wild will take place in Newnan on Saturday 12 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

A trail event near Aetna Mountain in Chattanooga offering 5K'ish and 10K'ish looped courses, about 600 ft gain per loop, one aid station, and postrace pancakes and holiday swag.

Experience a trail race through Little Mulberry Park featuring significant vertical gains and scenic views. Enjoy post race pancakes and coffee after tackling the 5K or 10 Mile course.

Trail races on Lookout Mountain feature 50 mile, 18 mile and 10K courses on single track trails, creek crossings and views that include Lula Falls and exposed bluffs.

A 25K trail race on Raccoon Mountain in Chattanooga organized by Bad Beard Events, featuring technical trails, two aid stations, a cupless policy, a five-hour cutoff, awards for overall top finishers, and proceeds supporting SORBA Chattanoo..

A six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K each hour and must finish each lap within the hour. Complete all six laps to earn the OUTLAST medal and join the national leaderboard for prize opportunities.

The Mayhem on the Mountain will take place in Cumming on Saturday 9 January 2027. You can run 5 miles.

Experience a low-key trail tradition at Sweetwater State Park with 25 km and 50 km loop courses. This member exclusive event features a local chili cook-off and a relaxed atmosphere for post-holiday running.

The Fierce Dragon (H9) will take place in Blairsville from Tuesday 12 January 2027 to Sunday 17 January 2027. You can run between 40 and 200 miles.