Trail Running calendar near Chatsworth 2025-2026

Join the Atlanta Fat Ass, a relaxed post holiday trail run at Sweetwater Creek State Park offering 50K and 25K looped courses on technical white trails. Free for current GUTS members, the day finishes with a communal crockpot chili contest.

Tackle Sawnee Mountain at Dirty Spokes Mayhem on the Mountain, a scenic but technical trail run featuring roots, rocks, creek crossings and ridgeline climbs. Choose a 3.0 or 5.15 mile route and grab one of only 325 spots.

Fierce Dragon is a multi day trail event at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA featuring ultramarathon distances from 40K to an epic 200 mile challenge. Register by Jan 8 to tackle classic Duncan Ridge terrain with aid supported courses.

Join the Tsali Ultra on Jan 17, 2026 in Nantahala National Forest with 8K, 30K and 50K courses along Fontana Lake and Great Smoky Mountain views. The 50K is the NC USATF trail championship and a scenic but demanding single track test.

Tackle a scenic 25K on Raccoon Mountain at the Rabid Raccoon, a counter clockwise trail test featuring ridge and singletrack terrain with a five hour cutoff. Enjoy aid stations, post race food and a campfire style finisher mug.

Join a spirited 2 to 3 mile trail fun run at Lula Lake Preserve on Lookout Mountain followed by a group plunge into Lula Lake. This untimed, family friendly event supports conservation of the preserve and its trails.

Run the 19th annual Red Top Rumble on Feb 1, 2026 at Red Top Mountain State Park: an 11.5 mile trail through woods with bridge crossings and Lake Allatoona views. Scenic course and community vibe make for a fun day on the trails.

Take on the flat, scenic Eureka Trail at Gone Loco on Feb 8, 2026 with distances from 11 miles to a 55k qualifier. Limited to 150 entries, the race adds an 11 mile ruck division and livestream coverage along a runnable woodland route.

Take on the Nature Park 50K, a scenic one loop trail race through Chattanooga's Enterprise South Nature Park. Enjoy rolling single track, dense woods, abundant wildlife and a memorable run through historic concrete bunkers.

River to Clouds Trail Run in Chattanooga pairs scenic trail races with a lively whiskey festival and live music, creating a finish line party. The event has been postponed to 2027, with big prize purses for the longest races.

Push your limits on Yonah Mountain with steep, technical out and back repeats and huge vertical over a packed winter weekend. Choose from 25K, 50K or 75K options or a two person tag team relay and celebrate at a nearby brewpub.

Join Matchmakers & Mimosas 5K at Ott Vineyards on Feb 21 for a fun vineyard run or a relaxed Sip & Stroll. Finishers get a Valentine shirt, custom medal and a complimentary mimosa.

McKee Southern 6, a scenic 6K on White Oak Mountain in Collegedale TN, is on Feb 22, 2026. Cash prizes support the Outdoor Adventure Program that brings local kids to campus ropes courses; expect a steep opening mile and rolling finish.

Tackle rugged trails in the Cohutta Wilderness with 30K and 50K options starting at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp. Expect steep climbs, scenic overlooks and waterfalls, plus generous aid stations for a true mountain trail test.

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.

Run scenic single track atop Signal Mountain in a 50K or 10 Miler with views of the Tennessee River Gorge. Enjoy shoe demos, a post race meal and free beer while supporting Signal Mountain Athletics and local rescue teams.

Run or walk among ancient trees at the Trillium Trek in Gainesville, GA on March 7, 2026. Choose from a half marathon, 10K or 5K through Georgia's only national dedicated old growth forest for a scenic, nature filled race day.

Run The Cove at Mountain Cove Farms in scenic McLemore Cove with 10K, 30K, and 50K options through ridgelines, waterfalls, historic mines, and overlooks. Pick your distance and tackle rewarding terrain with big views and rugged singletrack.

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..

Join the 10th annual Yeti 7/11 Hour Endurance Run at Sweetwater Creek State Park on March 21, 2026, with timed seven hour and eleven hour challenges. Tackle a scenic 4 mile loop of single and double track trails with a fun 7/11 themed aid s..