Trail Running calendar near Dahlonega 2026-2027

A family friendly 5K mud run at Georgia International Horse Park with obstacles, mud pits and slides. The day includes a pre party and an after party with music, food and beer and offers value and VIP registration options.

Trail races at Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve in Gainesville, GA with 7 mile, 3 mile, and 0.5 mile kids options. The courses include a suspension bridge, creek crossings, elevation gain, and parking pass requirements.

Freedom Trail 5K is a 3.2 miles run held within the trails of Thomas Preserve Park in Watkinsville on July 3, 2026. It is part of Oconee County's America 250 celebration that includes vendors, a kid's zone, live music, and a drone show.

A July 4 running and rucking event in Madisonville, TN offering **17.76 miles** and **7.4 miles**, an on-site ruck division with weight rules, and a virtual option with GPS-supported submissions between July 2 and July 8.

Multi-distance timed events on the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna GA with out-and-back loops on asphalt and grass, staffed aid stations and on-course volunteers. Proceeds support homeless charities and donations are requested.

Merrill's Mile in Dahlonega, GA runs July 10 to 12, 2026 and offers 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour timed events. The paved one mile loop is USATF certified and served by a single stocked aid station.

Sawnee Mountain Trail Run is an event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization that describes its activities as off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds. No further event details are available.

The Cherokee in Tellico Plains TN on July 18, 2026 offers 130K, 70K and a new 24-mile Waucheesi Vert Challenge across trails and historic routes. The event features on-course aid stations, YouTube live coverage, and required safety gear.

A faith-based endurance race series in Cumming, GA on July 18, 2026, presented by Harben Health Project and For The Kingdom. Distances offered are 5, 9, and 13 miles; the event is held in memory of the organizer's father.

Experience a relaxed weekend of mountain running and community at the Nantahala National Forest. This adult trail camp features group runs and forest adventures for all activity levels in a social campground setting.

Experience a scenic trail run along the Lake Allatoona shoreline at Red Top Mountain State Park. Choose between 3.1 or 8.85 mile courses featuring a mix of rolling hills and wooded single track paths.

A night trail race at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, GA offering two distances with notable elevation gain, a midway aid station on the longer course, and entry prizes for top finishers in the 7.3 mile race.

A loop-based timed event in Canton, Georgia offering 4 hour and 8 hour options on a roughly one mile mixed surface loop, with a single aid station, top three awards by gender, and guidance about hot, humid July conditions.

A multi-part event at the Athens YMCA on August 1, 2026 featuring a cross country 5K through the woods, a one-lap track Fun Run, and a Phantom Runner shirt option with on-site pickup.

Experience trail running near the Blue Ridge Mountains with 15K and 5K races at Table Rock State Park. Navigate creek crossings and climbs toward Pinnacle Mountain to earn finisher awards and enjoy mountain views.

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.

An endurance festival on a 3.65 mile loop around Tellico Lake offering 24, 12, 6, 3 hour races and a 6 hour ruck division. Finisher awards are given and a $500 prize is offered for breaking the 24 hour course record.

Trail races at Vogel State Park with 100-mile, 40-mile, and 40 km options on the Duncan Ridge. The course uses multiple support points, has notable elevation gain, and the shortest distance avoids nighttime running.

A club-run trail event at Vogel State Park near Blairsville, GA, offering a marathon and a 50-mile race along the Duncan Ridge. Participation requires H9 trail club membership; registration closes on July 4.

An 8.88 hour timed trail event in August in Atlanta with multi-loop laps over river and through woods. The race has a no DNF, no cutoff, no crew policy and a flat $88.80 entry fee.