Trail Running calendar near Cedartown 2025-2026

The Yeti Snakebite 50/50 returns in August at Sweetwater State Park near Lithia Springs, GA, in the Atlanta area. The race centers on a deceptively simple 6-mile loop that takes you over the river, through the woods, and into the pain cave. The clock runs for 8.88 hours, and participants can go as f..

Bad Beard Events Oli Kai 3, 6, and 9 Hours is held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, on the trails of Reflection Riding Arboretum and Nature Center. The course is a 2.1-mile loop with about 190 feet of elevation gain, designed for runners and walkers alike. The event offers a flexible, participant-driven f..

The Paladin Pacer 5K Trail Race is held in Cumming, Georgia on Pinecrest Academy’s 68-acre campus, offering a scenic mix of pavement, dirt trails, grass, and hills. The event features a 5K trail run, a 1-mile fun run for kids (three laps around the school driveway), and a Ghost Runner option by dona..

Oli Via is a dirt-trail race held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, offering two challenging distances: 4.5 miles and a half marathon. The entire course is on dirt, featuring mostly flat, fast sections but notable climbs: about 731 feet for the 4.5-mile option and 2,444 feet for the half marathon. The atmo..

The Twisted Ankle Trail Race, held at Sloppy Floyd State Park in Summerville, Georgia, offers trail running distances of 5K, 10 miles, and a half marathon. The event features a mix of wide trails and single-track paths, with challenging terrain including rocks and roots. Runners in the longer distan..

The Guild 7 Trail Race is a 7-mile event in Chattanooga, Tennessee, run along the Guild-Hardy Trail, a well-groomed “truck” trail popular with runners, walkers, hikers, and cyclists. The course features a 3.5-mile uphill climb to a turnaround at a large boulder, followed by a 3.5-mile descent back t..

Mind Freak 50K Trail Run takes place in Marietta, Georgia, at 4331 Burnt Hickory Rd NW. The event uses a backyard-ultra style format, featuring a 1.5 to 2 mile trail loop that runners may repeat to reach up to about 50K or more. It emphasizes flexibility and self-support: participants bring their ow..

The Georgia Jewel is a celebrated trail running event held near Dalton, Georgia, featuring distances of 100, 50, 35, and 18 miles. Known as Georgia's longest-standing 100-mile trail race, it takes place on the scenic Pinhoti Trail, with 99% single-track terrain and a challenging climb called "Mt. Ba..

The Run for the Widows & Orphans 5K is an annual event held in Rockmart, Georgia, on the scenic property of the founder of All For His Glory Ministries. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, this 4th edition offers two 5K race options: a traditional road course and a more adventurous trail course featur..

The Conquer the Cave 5K is a unique running event held at Cathedral Caverns State Park in Woodville, Alabama. The scenic course begins in a picturesque valley surrounded by mountains and fields, leading runners into a spectacular 0.6-mile out-and-back section inside one of the Southeast's most impre..

The Tomahawk Trail Endurance Challenge is a two-hour cross-country running event held at Oneonta High School in Oneonta, Alabama. Participants run as many loops as possible on a trail course featuring grass and hills, with regular running shoes recommended. The event supports the Oneonta High School..

A Stroll in the Park takes place at Boling Park in Canton, GA. The event offers 8- and 12-hour endurance runs on a roughly one-mile loop of crushed gravel with a grass shoulder, ideal for runners seeking a long training run or a personal best. The park provides toilets, shade, and ample parking, wit..

The PCOS Trailblazers 5K is a family-friendly event held on September 28, 2025, at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs, Georgia. Participants can walk, hike, or run a 3.1-mile course along the park's Yellow Trail, known for its scenic beauty and connection to famous film locations. A 1-mil..

Lake Yahou is a trail race near Anniston, Alabama, held at Lake Yahou (370 Lake Yahou Rd, Anniston, AL 36205) with three distances: 50K, 10 Miler, and 5.5 Miler. The 50K runs three loops totaling roughly 3,000 feet of elevation gain, with a 10-hour cutoff; the 10 Miler climbs about 1,000 feet; the 5..

The Model 5K faMily Trail Run/Walk in Rome, Georgia marks its fifth edition on the Model High School campus. The 5K course blends wooded trail and paved road, starting and finishing at Woodard Tuggle Stadium. Runners head down Barron Rd to Model Middle School, traverse a half-mile wooded loop, conti..

The Fausett Farms Sunflower 5K, held in Dawsonville, Georgia, offers a scenic running experience through vast sunflower fields in the foothills of Dawson County. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, the event features a 5K race with a challenging climb at the halfway point and a 1-mile fun run designed f..

The Chattahoochee Pointe Trail Run, organized by Dirty Spokes Productions, features two race options: a 6.2-mile and a 3.1-mile trail run, set in the scenic Chattahoochee Pointe Park in Suwanee, Georgia. This annual event, now in its seventh year, offers a beautiful off-road running experience with..

The Blue Ridge Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in Blue Ridge, Georgia, within the scenic Chattahoochee National Forest. It offers three race distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K, all featuring rugged terrain including single-track trails, creek crossings, steep ascents and descents, and vibr..

Saint Bernadette Knights of Columbus Fourth Annual Run for the Nuns is a community fundraiser held in Cedartown, Georgia. Hosted by the St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus Council 16534 for the Poor Sisters of Jesus Christ, the event offers three distances: a one-mile course, a 5K, and a 10K.Particip..

Flatrock in Dacula, Georgia, is a grassroots trail ultramarathon offering a 50K, a half marathon (13.1 miles), and the optional 50/50 Challenge. The course features undulating, non-technical single-track through wooded terrain, with short hills that keep things moving. The 50K consists of two 13.2-m..