Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

Boot Scootin' Boogie 5K at Montgomery Whitewater on August 1, 2026, is a multi-terrain 5K with a $35 entry that includes a T shirt if registered by July 20, a post race beverage, and a mechanical bull ride; awards follow the race.

A night trail half marathon in Griffin, Georgia with 13.5 miles, about 2000 feet of climbing, required headlamp, an unmanned aid station, and a post race bonfire.

A community 5K and 1-mile fun run at Lane Southern Orchards with a grass cross country course, toy donations for Middle Georgia Toys for Tots, entry fees and guaranteed Dri Fit shirts for pre-registrations.

A trail event in Columbus, Georgia offering 25K, 50K, and 50 mile options with southern-style aid stations and a 100-runner cap.

A cross country season opener at the University of West Georgia with middle school, high school and community races, community fundraising through Carrollton Kiwanis, and awards for individual and team results.

Timed trail laps on a 4.37 mile loop at a working cattle farm near Thomaston, Georgia. Options include a one hour 4 mile race, plus four hour and eight hour formats with water refills and on-course food for longer races.

Chewacla Cha Cha in Auburn, AL on Sep 13, 2026 features 5K and 10K singletrack loops, staggered starts, aid stations, and proceeds to Valley Rescue Mission.

A three-day trail festival at Standing Boy Trails in Columbus GA featuring a Night Time Vertical 5K, 10 mile races, a Canicross 10 mile, and a 50K.

Trail half marathon and 5K on Pine Mountain's Man O' War Trail with aid stations, pacers, finishers medals, and age-group awards.

Teams of two alternate loops on a mostly trail three mile course at Pike County Stadium in Zebulon, GA. The relay offers six and twelve hour options and raises funds for local food programs.

A community fundraising event in Newnan featuring a 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun run to support the Piedmont Newnan Fitness Center; proceeds help expand local fitness and wellness programs.

A self supported 135 mile trail race in Griffin GA over ten 13.5 mile loops with 20,000 ft of climbing, strict no crew rules and a 48 hour cutoff.

50K, half marathon and 10K loop races in Newnan GA with proceeds supporting Pathways Center for Mental Health.

Trail races and a one mile kids fun run take place at Serenbe, Palmetto, Georgia on November 14, 2026, with age group prizes for the 5K and 10K, participation medals and shirts, warmup activities and on-site injury screening.

A two-loop trail race at Little Tallapoosa Park in Carrollton, Georgia, covering approximately 15K (9.3 miles). Timing cards record finish times; registration runs May 15–25, 2026 with a $30 entry fee.

A 34 hour ultrarun on a two mile loop in Valley, AL, supporting the town's holiday carousel tradition; event shirts, finisher awards and 100 mile belt buckles are offered.

A multi-distance trail event at FDR State Park on December 6, 2026 offering options from a 10k to a 46 Miler plus a virtual 400 Mile challenge.

The Born to be Wild will take place in Newnan on Saturday 12 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Holiday Hootie Hoo on December 13, 2026 in Pine Mountain GA features a trail half marathon and 10K at F.D.R. State Park with a race hoodie and finisher award.

An elimination style 50K in Molena GA with 3.85 mile loops, a 70 minute lap cutoff, prizes after each loop and Revolution Running membership benefits for registrants.