Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

Experience the natural beauty of Montgomery at the Beaver Trail 5K. Run through the scenic Lagoon Park Trails and enjoy a post race celebration with refreshments and awards while supporting local trail maintenance.

Participate in a scenic run or walk along the paved paths of Hobbs Farm Park in Carrollton. This community 5K supports the Grimes Foundation and offers awards across multiple age groups.

Trail runners head to Lake Martin in Alabama for the 50 mile and 50K races on April 4, 2026. The scenic course starts and finishes at Russell Crossroads.

Loop the scenic "Boot Top" trail at F.D. Roosevelt State Park. Choose from 7K, 14K, or 21K distances on rocky, rolling singletrack. The small-field event supports a local charity and finishes with sweeping valley views.

Celebrate a decade of The Big 50 with a point to point journey across the entire Pine Mountain Trail. Runners can tackle the 50K or 25K through Georgia's largest state park, finishing with a community picnic. Shuttle buses connect the start..

Experience a riverside trail event in Valley featuring 12 hour and 6 hour endurance challenges or a scenic 5K run. Enjoy a supportive atmosphere with unique finisher awards and $100 prizes for new course records.

Test your endurance at this unique 12 hour challenge in Columbus Georgia. Complete one mile loops within a shrinking time window for the chance to run up to 50 miles and compete for the fastest final lap.

Last at the Lake features two unique trail challenges at West Point Lake: a Last Man Standing race and a classic 50K ultra. Runners tackle a scenic 5K loop course with a mix of grassy trails, woods, and lake views. The event offers cash pri..

This Georgia trail run offers 25k, 50k, and 50-mile options on a scenic route along the Chattahoochee River. The small, capped event is known for its Southern hospitality and unique aid station fare. It's a unique celebration of endurance a..

The Chewacla Cha Cha is a trail race in Alabama's Chewacla State Park, featuring 5K and 10K options on scenic singletrack. It's part of the Southern Singletrack series and benefits the Valley Rescue Mission. Runners receive a shirt and fini..

Experience the Standing Boy Trail Festival in Columbus, GA. Choose from a Vertical 5K, a 10-miler, a Canicross race, or a 50K on smooth, scenic single-track trails. Each finisher gets a unique medal and shirt.

Test your self reliance at this solo 135 mile trail ultramarathon in Georgia featuring 20000 feet of elevation gain. Run ten loops without crews or pacers to earn a finisher buckle in this unique self supported challenge.

Run for a cause in Valley, Alabama. This 34-hour ultramarathon on a scenic 2-mile river loop supports the town's free holiday carousel tradition. Earn a unique finisher's award or a custom buckle for 100 miles.

A long running tradition at FDR State Park near Pine Mountain, Georgia offering 19 and 40 mile courses on rocky single track and rolling hills. The well marked routes include stream crossings and support Georgia state parks.

Support wildlife conservation at the Coweta County Fairgrounds with a 10K, 5K, or a family friendly 1 mile Fun Run. Join Flint the River Otter for a day of racing that protects local nature areas and wildlife.

Event Overview The Holiday Hootie-Hoo is a trail running event. It is the fourth and final race in the Southern Singletrack Trail Series. It will take place on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at F.D.R. State Park on Pine Mountain in Georgia. Dis..

Test your endurance in this vertical elimination race in Molena, Georgia. Complete a 4 mile loop every hour to stay in the running and earn unique prizes for every successful lap finished.