Trail Running calendar near Cleveland 2026-2027

Trail marathon and 12-mile races at Fort Mountain State Park, featuring rugged single-track routes, a marathon elevation gain near 5,500 feet, an ancient summit rock wall, and post-race lakeside gathering plus awards for top finishers.

Experience a Halloween themed endurance race on a 2.2 mile paved loop around Miller Lake. Choose from 12, 6, or 3 hour runs or enjoy a non timed trick or treat fun run with costume contests and candy stations.

The Dirty Spokes Iron Hill Fall will take place in Emerson on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 8 miles.

Two days of trail racing in Sky Valley, Georgia offering 50K and 25K courses through waterfalls, Rabun Bald and fall foliage. The 50K has about 7,500 ft gain with an 11 hour cutoff; the 25K has about 3,500 ft gain.

A trail event on the east Tellico Reservoir offering a full 100K, multiple 50K options including relay and sunrise or sunset starts, plus a 25K ruck. Courses use the East Lakeshore Trail with optional live tracking and event apparel.

An annual 4 hour and 8 hour lap race on a 1 mile trail around Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park in Blairsville GA, with a cupless aid station, jacket and finisher medal for entrants, and proceeds benefiting the park.

Chateau Elan Muscadine Run in Braselton GA offers 3.2 and 5.9 mile vineyard and trail courses on November 14, 2026. The event is capped at 275 participants and includes a free wine tasting and a discounted hotel rate.

A roughly 62 mile single-loop ultramarathon in Pisgah Forest with high summits above 6,000 ft, varied trail surfaces, creek crossings, nine aid stations, and strict mandatory safety gear and packet pickup procedures.

A USATF certified 5K on a paved trail at Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia. Registration opens March 18 and the fee is $35; registration includes a tri blend shirt, chip timing, and age group medals.

Trail ultramarathon at Vogel State Park offers 50K and 30K options with over 10,000 feet of climb. The courses follow the Coosa Backcountry Trail and Duncan Ridge Trail and include staffed aid stations and strict time cutoffs.

Fort Yargo Cannonball Run is an off-road cycling event produced by Dirty Spokes Productions at Fort Yargo. The organizer offers premium off-road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

Trail marathon and half at Amicalola Falls State Park featuring two 13.1-mile loops, 605 Appalachian Approach steps, mostly singletrack, stocked aid stations, timed results, and free race photos.

Trail event in Helen, GA offering a half marathon and a 10K. The half has about 2,000 feet of climbing, technical trail sections, a 4.5 hour cutoff, and guaranteed swag for runners who register early.

Experience a trail race through Little Mulberry Park featuring significant vertical gains and scenic views. Enjoy post race pancakes and coffee after tackling the 5K or 10 Mile course.

A members only, free trail event at Sweetwater State Park with six white trail loops, technical terrain, and a post race crockpot chili contest. Distances offered are 50K and 25K.

Take part in the 48th annual Hogpen Hill Climb in Helen GA featuring a loop 5K and a legendary 18K mountain ascent. All proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia projects.

Test your endurance at this backyard ultra in South Carolina. Run 4.167 mile laps every hour on the hour until only one participant remains at the Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center.

Experience a scenic 11.5 mile trail race through the wooded paths of Red Top Mountain State Park. Enjoy bridge crossings and lake views while supporting the preservation of Georgia state parks.

Gone Loco on February 13, 2027 runs along the Eureka Trail in Athens on a gravel, rails-to-trails route. The course is very flat, fully runnable, and certified as a marathon.

Test your endurance with multiple summits of Yonah Mountain in this technical trail event. Choose from distances up to 75k and experience steep climbs and bouldering scrambles in the Georgia mountains.