Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

Looped trail races of 7K, 14K, and 21K run on the Boot Top Loop at Dowdell’s Knob in F. D. Roosevelt State Park. The field is limited to 75 runners and the event benefits MercyMed of Columbus.

Point-to-point trail races of 50K and 25K through F.D. Roosevelt State Park from the Warm Springs radio tower to Liberty Bell Pool, with aid stations, optional bus transport, event swag, awards, and a finish-line picnic.

A trail event in Valley, AL offering 12-hour and 6-hour timed formats, a 5K along the river, and an Ice Cream Mile. Finisher awards include unique keepsakes and a cash prize for a new 12-hour course record.

A 12 hour Last Man Standing loop run at Oxbow Meadows in Columbus GA where runners complete repeated 1 mile loops, race up to 50 miles, and face progressively shorter lap windows toward a final fastest lap.

A July 25, 2026 trail event at Turkey Run Trail, West Point Lake, featuring a Last Man Standing 5K-loop format and a ten-loop 50K. Entries capped at 100, with prizes, finisher medal, and race t-shirt.

A trail ultramarathon in Columbus, GA offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options along the Fall Line Trace and riverwalk. Aid stations serve Southern foods and field size is capped at 100 runners.

A 5K and 10K trail race at Chewacla State Park in Auburn, Alabama on September 13, 2026, featuring wooded singletrack, aid stations, a race shirt, and overall awards; proceeds benefit Valley Rescue Mission.

A three-day trail festival in Columbus GA featuring a Night Time Vertical 5K, a 10 mile loop race, a Canicross 10 mile event, and a 50K run made of three laps of the 10 mile course.

A 135 mile, self supported trail race in Griffin, GA run as ten 13.5 mile loops with over 20,000 feet of climbing, strict no crew rules, a personal 4x8 staging area, and a 48 hour cutoff.

Trail runs on Serenbe trails south of Atlanta with 5k, 10k, and a 1 mile kids fun run; courses are flagged, maps are on Strava, and awards include medals and shirts.

Experience an old school ultra marathon through the rocky single track trails of FDR State Park. Choose between 19 and 40 mile distances on a rolling course located just an hour from Atlanta.

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.

A trail half marathon and 10K at F.D.R. State Park on December 13, 2026 featuring rugged singletrack, a race hoodie, and finisher awards. Proceeds benefit the park and local groups while food donations are collected for the humane society.

An elimination ultrarun in Molena GA on Dec 19, 2026 where runners repeat a 4 mile, 1000 foot gain loop each hour. Those who fail to finish a loop within the hour are removed and each completed loop earns a progressively bigger prize.

A scenic 5K and 10K at Russell Crossroads on Lake Martin, Alabama, held February 27, 2027, with the 10K reaching viewpoints atop Heaven Hill; proceeds support the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation.