Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2025-2026

Tackle scenic singletrack at the Holiday Hootie Hoo in FDR State Park, Georgia, and choose a 10K or half marathon through springs, creek crossings and rocky, rooty trails. Finishers get awards and a race hoodie while supporting local causes..

Southern Freeze on Jan 24 in Columbus GA is an urban riverwalk run with Chattahoochee views and iconic local landmarks. Choose 25k, 50k or 50 mile and start and finish at Scofflaw Brewing with swag and hearty aid station fare.

Join Born to Be Wild on Jan 31 at McGuffey Nature Center for a 5K, 10K or 1 mile fun run through scenic trails. Family friendly event features mascot Flint and kid registrants get a plush or event shirt while supporting local conservation.

Run four scenic trail races around Columbus, GA and west central Georgia with Short and Long series from 5K to a half marathon. Register by Jan 31, 2026 to lock in your series spot, swag and eligibility for overall awards.

Join a limited field trail race at West Point Lake on Feb 8, 2026, with scenic lakeside singletrack loops in 5K and 10K options. Enjoy a custom BOCO running cap, finisher award, and a laid back Southern Singletrack vibe.

Choose a scenic 5K or 10K at Russell Crossroads near Lake Martin Alabama, on rustic sand clay and gravel roads past Kob's Knob to Heaven Hill. Finish by The Stables with a grits bar, live music, and support for Alexander City Schools.

Tackle the Mount Cheaha 50K, a point to point trail ultramarathon finishing atop Cheaha Mountain with sweeping overlooks. Run mostly single track through waterfalls, creeks and hardwood forests on the scenic Pinhoti and Skyway trails.

Run the first annual Soil Mates Trail Race in Thomaston GA on Feb 28 2026 with 5k, 15k and 50k loops across pasture paths, runnable hills and forest single track. Enjoy a race shirt, food truck, free parking and a laid back farm vibe.

Take on rugged Southern trails with 100 or 200 mile ultramarathons across Georgia and Alabama from March 18 to 22, 2026. Expect remote terrain, mandatory navigation gear and a gender specific technical shirt included.

Take on the scenic Lake Martin trails in Alexander City, Alabama on April 4, 2026 with options for a 50 mile or 50K challenge. Online registration closes March 31 and shirts are guaranteed only for entries by March 14.

Run the scenic Boot Top Loop at Dowdell's Knob in F D Roosevelt State Park on April 11, 2026, over rocky singletrack with waterfalls and Elephant Rock. Choose 7K, 14K or 21K in a small 75 runner field and support MercyMed of Columbus.

Join The Big 50 on May 3, 2026 at F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia. Choose 50K or 25K on a scenic point to point Pine Mountain Trail with rugged single track, big climbs and sweeping views for a memorable finish.

Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party in Valley Alabama offers scenic Chattahoochee riverbank trails with timed 12 hour and 6 hour events, a 5K and the Ice Cream Mile. Enjoy full aid stations, experienced volunteers and unique finisher awards.

Last at the Lake on July 25, 2026 offers a scenic Turkey Run Trail challenge at West Point Lake with a Last Man Standing 5K loop and a ten lap 50K. Limited to 100 runners, expect shaded single track, lake views, and fierce competition.

Take on the Southern Fried 50/50 in Columbus GA with 25K, 50K, or 50 mile options along the Fall Line Trace and RiverWalk, passing the Chattahoochee. Enjoy Southern style aid like fried chicken, watermelon and sweet tea.

Join the Chewacla Cha Cha on Sept 13, 2026 at Chewacla State Park in Auburn for a scenic singletrack trail run benefiting Valley Rescue Mission. Choose a 5K loop or 10K double loop and enjoy rolling terrain and friendly wave starts.

Celebrate the Standing Boy Trail Festival, a weekend of scenic single track in Columbus GA with a night time Vertical 5K, 10 mile, Canicross 10 mile and a three lap 50K. Run one race or mix and match with stocked aid and a finisher shirt an..