Trail Running calendar near Columbus 2026-2027

A trail event at West Point Lake offering a Last Man Standing contest of repeated 5K loops and a 50K race of ten 5K laps. The course mixes lakeside grassy trails, shaded single track, a short paved section, and about 150 ft elevation per la..

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 on August 15, 2026 offering 25K, 50K and 50 mile options along the Fall Line Trace and RiverWalk, with Southern-style aid stations and a 100 runner field 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.

A trail race at Chewacla State Park on September 13, 2026, offering a 5K loop or a 10K two-loop option on rolling singletrack, with aid stations, awards, and proceeds benefiting Valley Rescue Mission.

A three day trail festival at Standing Boy Trails in Columbus GA featuring a Night Time Vertical 5K, 10 mile loop races including a Canicross event, and a 50K made of three 10 mile laps with proceeds supporting the trail system.

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.

Lone Wolf 135 is a 135 mile solo loop trail race in Griffin, GA on Oct 30, 2026. Runners complete ten 13.5 mile loops with over 20,000 feet of climbing, one aid station per loop, a 48 hour cutoff, and a strict no crew policy.

A community run in Newnan, GA offering 50K, half marathon and 10K on a 6 mile loop course, 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 2 mile loop along the Chattahoochee River in Valley, AL, organized by Muddy Crudd Trail and Ultrarunning to support the town's free holiday carousel tradition.

Trail races at FDR State Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia featuring 19 and 40 mile loops plus a special 46 mile anniversary distance, a new 10k trail race, and a season long virtual 400 mile challenge.

Born to Be Wild at McGuffey Nature Center on December 12, 2026 offers 5K, 10K and a 1-mile Fun Run to raise funds for land conservation and wildlife protection; family-friendly with awards and a mascot appearance.

A trail event on December 13, 2026 in Pine Mountain, GA offering a Half Marathon and 10K at F.D.R. State Park, with race hoodies, finisher awards, aid stations, and proceeds benefiting local park and humane organizations.

An eight hour elimination ultrarace in Molena, GA on December 19, 2026 where runners must complete a 4 mile loop with 1000 feet of gain each hour or be cut, earn prizes after each lap, and compete for the fastest final lap.

A looped trail event in Griffin GA with 6 hour and 3 hour races, a scenic lakeside 2 mile loop, central aid station, guaranteed t shirt deadline, and a 100 percent refund policy until three months before the race.

A point to point 50K trail race in Delta, Alabama finishing at the summit of Cheaha Mountain (2,407 ft). The course follows mostly single track through Talladega National Forest, includes six aid stations, and has a 9 hours 30 minutes time..