Trail Running calendar near Chatsworth 2026-2027

A Last Man Standing race in Chattanooga on a 4.3 mile loop where runners must finish each circuit within an hour; laps repeat until only one runner remains, with short recovery time between laps.

A low cost, no awards trail run and hike at Lula Lake Land Trust in Chattanooga with 5K and 15K routes. The 15K includes a rope section and a descent to Lula Falls, with proceeds supporting the land trust.

Trail races at Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve in Gainesville, GA with 7 mile, 3 mile, and 0.5 mile kids options. The courses include a suspension bridge, creek crossings, elevation gain, and parking pass requirements.

A July 4 running and rucking event in Madisonville, TN offering **17.76 miles** and **7.4 miles**, an on-site ruck division with weight rules, and a virtual option with GPS-supported submissions between July 2 and July 8.

Multi-distance timed events on the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna GA with out-and-back loops on asphalt and grass, staffed aid stations and on-course volunteers. Proceeds support homeless charities and donations are requested.

A 314-mile self-reliant road race from a Mississippi River ferry to the Rock on Sand Mountain, run along highways and backroads with no aid stations and required twice-daily check-ins.

Merrill's Mile in Dahlonega, GA runs July 10 to 12, 2026 and offers 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour timed events. The paved one mile loop is USATF certified and served by a single stocked aid station.

Sawnee Mountain Trail Run is an event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization that describes its activities as off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds. No further event details are available.

The Cherokee in Tellico Plains TN on July 18, 2026 offers 130K, 70K and a new 24-mile Waucheesi Vert Challenge across trails and historic routes. The event features on-course aid stations, YouTube live coverage, and required safety gear.

A faith-based endurance race series in Cumming, GA on July 18, 2026, presented by Harben Health Project and For The Kingdom. Distances offered are 5, 9, and 13 miles; the event is held in memory of the organizer's father.

Experience a relaxed weekend of mountain running and community at the Nantahala National Forest. This adult trail camp features group runs and forest adventures for all activity levels in a social campground setting.

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.

A loop-based timed event in Canton, Georgia offering 4 hour and 8 hour options on a roughly one mile mixed surface loop, with a single aid station, top three awards by gender, and guidance about hot, humid July conditions.

Trail races at Enterprise South Nature Park near Chattanooga use wide, soft pedestrian trails for the 10K and the first section of the half marathon. Proceeds support Wild Trails, a nonprofit for local trail stewardship.

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.

A mid-August trail running weekend in Grandview, Tennessee with looped races from one hour to 24 hours, free tent camping and a glamping auction; proceeds support Flying Pigs Sanctuary.

An endurance festival on a 3.65 mile loop around Tellico Lake offering 24, 12, 6, 3 hour races and a 6 hour ruck division. Finisher awards are given and a $500 prize is offered for breaking the 24 hour course record.

Trail races at Vogel State Park with 100-mile, 40-mile, and 40 km options on the Duncan Ridge. The course uses multiple support points, has notable elevation gain, and the shortest distance avoids nighttime running.

A club-run trail event at Vogel State Park near Blairsville, GA, offering a marathon and a 50-mile race along the Duncan Ridge. Participation requires H9 trail club membership; registration closes on July 4.