Trail Running calendar near Dahlonega 2026-2027

A timed trail endurance event at Sweetwater Creek State Park offering 7 hour and 11 hour loop races on a roughly 4 mile course. The aid station features classic 7 Eleven snacks and chip timing is provided.

A seven mile trail race in Sylva NC that climbs 2,770 feet to summit BlackRock and runs through spruce forests on rocky roads and single track. Finish in 101 minutes or less for a belt buckle and a sub hour nets a cash prize.

Looped trail races in Sweetwater Creek State Park near Lithia Springs GA featuring 200 mile and 100 mile options with staffed aid stations, a sleep station, an open kitchen, and chip timing; registration closes March 1.

A 74-mile trail race from Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center to Amicalola Falls with about 16,000 ft of ascent and descent. Runners carry a 1 lb railroad spike; finishes under 24 hours earn a Western States lottery ticket.

Run the Trailblazer 5K on the scenic Firefly Trail at Dudley Park in Athens, a Peachtree qualifying race supporting children's programs at Heard Park Community Center. Family friendly with a free kids fun run and virtual option.

Tackle wooded single and double track at Red Top Mountain State Park on April 4, 2026 in the Dirty Spokes Iron Hill trail run. Choose 7.5 or 3.8 miles and enjoy rugged trails, medals and a capped field for an intimate race day vibe.

A trail-only race at Fort Yargo State Park near Winder, GA, offering a 50K (two 15.6-mile loops) and a 25K (one loop) with marked trails, staffed aid stations, drop-bag support, finisher medals, and timing.

Trail ultramarathons in Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth GA, ranging from a single loop event to a 200 mile race. The looped course has large elevation gain per loop and multiple crew accessible aid stations.

Trail races around Helen, Georgia, including marathon, half marathon and a 4 miler, all starting and finishing on a field by the Chattahoochee River. Courses use Unicoi State Park trails and offer aid stations, parking, and a post-race gath..

A certified 5K at Kennesaw State University on April 18, 2026, starting and finishing at The Perch and following Noonday Creek Trail; participants receive a T-shirt and there is an awards ceremony with free food and drinks.

Feral Mtn is a rugged ultramarathon in Ellijay GA that threads forest roads and singletrack across three national forest sections. Pick the 100 mile or 50 mile route for a true mountain test with bold climbs and remote aid stations.

Hit the trails at Allatoona Creek Park in Acworth Georgia on April 25 2026 for the Dirty Spokes Spring Trail Run with 6.9 mile and 3.75 mile options. Tackle gravel grass and dirt trails and chase medals for top finishers.

Loop The Hooch on April 25, 2026 in Suwanee, GA features 50K, 25K and a 50K relay on a winding 5 km gravel loop by the Chattahoochee River. Cash prizes of $500 are offered for new 50K course records.

A 3.1 miles road race and ruck to Brasstown Bald with 1700 feet of climbing. The event includes a ruck division with weight requirements, awards for top finishers, and provides shirts and medals.

Trail races at Cherokee Bluff Park on April 25, 2026 organized by Revolution Running, offering 5K, 10K, or both for a 15K challenge with a mug for those who complete both.

Originally planned as a point to point 100 mile trail race in Robbinsville, NC with about 22,000 ft of gain, the Appalachian 100 has been cancelled. A 50 mile option had also been listed and the event was organised by Run Bum Races.

A 100K point to point through Atlanta, starting at Kennesaw Mountain and finishing at Stone Mountain. The urban route passes landmarks, mixes sidewalks, bike paths and short single-track, and includes aid stations plus GPX tracks and turn s..

Trail race at Fausett Farms in Dawsonville, Georgia with 10K and 15K courses that begin in a meadow and climb into wooded double-track trails. Mountain views, rolling hills, a three hour time limit, medals and shirts for finishers.

A 104 mile trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest featuring about 33,000 ft of gain and loss, 20 aid stations, strict qualification and cut off requirements, and a 48 hour time limit; serves as a 2027 qualifier for Western States a..

A 57.5 mile point to point trail race from Blairsville to Blue Ridge, Georgia, featuring about 17,000 feet of ascent and descent, technical single track, ten aid stations, and live tracking and race packet details provided before the event.