Trail Running calendar near Cleveland 2025-2026

The Amicalola Falls Marathon, held in Dawsonville, Georgia, offers both full and half marathon distances through the scenic Amicalola Falls State Park. The course features two 13.1-mile loops for the full marathon, including a challenging climb up the 605 steps of the Appalachian Approach Trail by t..

The Conquer in Dawsonville, GA, is a challenging backyard ultra trail running event held at Amicalola Falls State Park. Runners tackle a rugged 4.1-mile loop with 1,065 feet of elevation gain, starting at the top of the falls and descending via the East Ridge and Mountain Laurel trails before climbi..

The Helen Holiday Half Marathon, held in Helen, Georgia, is a scenic and festive trail running event featuring a half marathon and a 10K distance. Known for its challenging terrain, the course includes significant climbs and technical trails, offering a fun and safe introduction to trail running. Th..

The Summit Showdown is a challenging trail running event held in Dacula, Georgia, at Little Mulberry Park. Scheduled for December 28, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 10 Mile course with approximately 1,400 feet of vertical gain and a 5K featuring around 500 feet of elevation gain, including a..

The Atlanta Fat Ass 50K is an annual, low-key ultramarathon held at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs, Georgia. Established in 1994, this event offers 50K and 25K distances, run on six loops of the park's white trails featuring technical terrain with roots, rocks, and hills. The race is..

The Fierce Dragon (H9) is a challenging multi-distance ultramarathon event held at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Georgia. It features races ranging from a 25 km Coosa Challenge to a grueling 200-mile "Full Fury" race, with additional distances including 100 miles, 100 km, 40 miles, and 40 km. The..

The Tsali Ultra is an annual trail running event held in Almond, North Carolina, within the scenic Nantahala National Forest. Celebrating its 14th year, the race offers three distances: 8K, 30K, and 50K, all showcasing the world-class Tsali Trail System. Runners experience well-groomed trails with r..

The Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Marietta, South Carolina. This unique race challenges participants to run 4.167-mile laps every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains able to complete a full lap. Th..

The Red Top Rumble is a scenic 11.5-mile trail race held at Red Top Mountain State Park near Cartersville, Georgia. Suitable for both first-time trail runners and experienced athletes, the course features winding, moderate to easy wooded trails, several bridge crossings, and stunning views of Lake A..

Gone Loco is an endurance running event held in Athens, Tennessee, featuring a certified marathon course on the scenic Eureka Trail. The race offers three distances: a 33-mile (55k) ultra, an 11-mile run, and a new 11-mile ruck option, where participants carry weighted packs. The flat, gravel trail..

The Thrill in the Hills is an annual trail running event held at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia. It offers three race distances: 5 miles, a half marathon (13.1 miles), and a challenging 50K, which can be run solo or as a relay team of two or three. The course features a mix of single and d..

Run for the River is a unique 5K trail run held in Danielsville, Georgia, featuring a scenic course through bottomland and upland forests along the Broad River and Blue Stone Creek. The route offers stunning vistas of the river and forested valley from its highest elevation. Walkers are welcome, wit..

The Dirty Spokes Charleston Park Trail Run is an annual event held at Charleston Park in Cumming, Georgia, featuring two trail running distances: 6.2 miles and 4.3 miles. The course offers a mix of single and double track trails with rolling hills, roots, rocks, and elevation changes, providing a ch..

The Coyote Ugly 30K & 50K is a challenging trail race held in the scenic Cohutta Wilderness near Ellijay, Georgia, starting and finishing at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp. Both distances begin with a gravel road section followed by climbs on the Pinhoti trails and Bear Creek, featuring creek cross..

Conquer the Rock 50k is a challenging trail race held at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina. The event features a grueling 50-kilometer course with approximately 16,000 feet of elevation change, including summits of Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock. Runners complete two demanding laps..

The Llama Experience Ultra is a unique trail running event held at Earthshine Lodge in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. Participants can choose from 3-hour, 6-hour, or 12-hour loop races on a scenic course through private land inhabited by llamas, which runners can see and pet during the race. The cour..

The Georgia Grit Trail Run takes place at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA, a site known for hosting the 1996 Olympic Mountain Biking competition. The event features a 10K Spartan Trail race on a course that combines technical and flowy terrain, challenging runners with punchy hil..

The Harbins Park Run, organized by Dirty Spokes Productions, is an annual trail running event held at Harbins Park Trails in Dacula, Georgia. The race offers two distances: 7.10 miles and 3.55 miles, both featuring well-marked, double-track trails approximately 5-7 feet wide. The course starts on an..

The Canebrake 200 Miler is an ultramarathon held at Sweetwater Creek State Park near Atlanta, featuring a scenic and runnable course with compacted dirt trails, roots, rocks, and occasional gravel roads. The race consists of a 5-mile inner loop and a 10-mile outer loop, totaling 200 miles with a gen..

The Georgia Death Race is a challenging 74-mile trail ultramarathon held in Blairsville, Georgia, starting at the Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center and finishing at Amicalola Falls State Park. The course features approximately 16,000 feet of both ascent and descent, making it a grueling test of en..