Trail Running calendar near Cleveland 2026-2027

A timed trail festival in Cleveland TN offering 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour events plus a rucking option on 4.35 mile forest loops; proceeds support kids summer camp and community programming.

A grassroots trail half marathon in Sky Valley, GA on May 31, 2026, offering official timing only with no shirts or awards. Registration closes May 27; day-of cash entry is allowed for $45.

Trail races at Haw Creek Park on June 6, 2026 offering 6.4 or 3.35 mile off-road courses, capped at 275 runners and part of the Dirty Spokes series.

Run or walk a 5K at the Talk of the Table in Sugar Hill. Afterwards, enjoy a mimosa as part of the social Miles for Mimosas series.

Run through the scenic Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve on a choice of 7-mile or 3-mile trail courses. The route features a suspension bridge, creek crossings, and pine-needle covered paths. A kids fun run is also available.

A patriotic running event in Madisonville, TN on July 4, 2026 offering 17.76 Merica and 7.4 Merica distances, a ruck division with specified weight rules, and a virtual option July 2 to July 8, with a lakeside greenway and bike trail course..

A multi-distance ultrarunning event at Kennesaw Mountain Trail offering 100- and 50-mile options plus timed 24, 12, and 6 hour events. Mixed trail and asphalt loops are supported by staffed aid stations and volunteers, with proceeds helping..

A trail running event at Sawnee Mountain, Cumming GA on July 11, 2026 offering 4.0 and 3.1 mile courses on single and double track. The field is limited to 325; the route features climbs, rocky sections, and a water station.

A mountain ultrarun in Tellico Plains, TN offering 130K, 70K, and a 24-mile Waucheesi Challenge on historic and forest trails, with mandatory gear requirements, staffed aid stations, live YouTube coverage, and a no-refund policy.

A loop-format race at Riverwest Nature Preserve on July 18, 2026 offering 50k, half marathon, 5 mile and a 12-loop relay. The paved 2.6 mile course features chip timing, lap splits, aid at start and a cupless hydration policy.

Escape for a long weekend of camping and trail running in the Nantahala National Forest. This adult camp focuses on community and relaxed fun, with group runs for all paces. Participants bring their own gear and camp at Rattler Ford Group C..

Trail races at Red Top Mountain State Park offering 8.85 miles and 3.1 miles on marked park trails, capped at 325 entries with on-site awards and multiple water stations.

A night trail event at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, Georgia featuring 7.3 mile and 3.3 mile courses. The longer course includes about 850 ft of vertical gain and a midway aid station with bathrooms.

Trail races at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina offering 5k and 15k distances. Courses use single track trails with stream crossings and rugged, rocky sections reaching Pinnacle Mountain and Bald Rock overlooks.

A multi-distance endurance festival on a 3.65 mile loop at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park, featuring timed 24, 12, 6, 3 hour races, a 6 hour ruck division, finisher awards, and a $500 prize for beating the 24hr course record.

A 13.1 mile trail half marathon through Jones Gap State Park on September 12, 2026, with 2,000 feet of elevation gain and highlights like Rainbow Falls. Registration includes a finisher medal, chip timing and post-race pancakes.

Trail event near Dalton, Georgia featuring 100, 50, 35 and 18 mile options on the Pinhoti and Dry Creek trails. Bused starts are used for shorter distances and entries may change distances until the event fills.

Trail running at Road Atlanta with two distances on a wooded single and double track course. The field start leads into counterclockwise laps, awards are handed out by age and category, and a portion of proceeds supports a high school MTB t..

Race straight up Yonah Mountain in Georgia. This 2.5 mile timed ascent gains 1650 feet on rocky trails. It features a ruck division and finishes with epic summit views.

Take on a 10 mile intown trail through shaded pine and hardwood at Southside Park in Atlanta on Oct 3 2026, with twisty singletrack, steep descents and creek crossings. Proceeds support MTB Atlanta and local trail stewardship.