Trail Running calendar near Dahlonega 2026-2027

Trail marathon and half marathon in Amicalola Falls State Park, Dawsonville, GA, on mostly singletrack with two aid stations, course markings, free race photos, and a full marathon made of two 13.1 mile loops that include the Appalachian Ap..

A trail half marathon and 10K in Helen, Georgia featuring steep climbs, technical singletrack and scenic views. Finishers receive a beanie, a pint glass and a medal and the half has a 4.5 hour cutoff.

Experience a trail race through Little Mulberry Park featuring significant vertical gains and scenic views. Enjoy post race pancakes and coffee after tackling the 5K or 10 Mile course.

Trail event at Sweetwater State Park with six white-trail loops, technical terrain, and a post-race crockpot chili contest. Free entry limited to 2027 GUTS members.

A backyard ultra at Camp Jordan Park in East Ridge, TN on January 16, 2027 where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner completes a final lap. Awards include a participation coin and a belt buckle for reaching 100 miles..

A community race in Clarkesville, Georgia featuring the Hogpen Hill Climb 18K and shorter 5K events. Proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia's operating costs and housebuilding efforts.

Trail races of 4.34, 16.81 and 30.1 miles at Tsali Recreation Area near Bryson City. Winter trail conditions, limited parking, cupless aid stations, and a midrace drop bag for 50K runners.

Trail race at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville, GA covering 11.5 miles of wooded trails with bridge crossings and Lake Allatoona views. Parking is limited and there is no race day registration.

Gone Loco runs along the Eureka Trail in Athens, a gravel rails to trails route that winds through woodlands and Mashburn. The course is very flat and is listed as a certified marathon course.

Test your endurance with multiple summits of Yonah Mountain in this technical trail event. Choose from distances up to 75k and experience steep climbs and bouldering scrambles in the Georgia mountains.

A timed in-person run on the Clemson University campus plus a virtual eight day challenge, featuring distances from an 800 m kids run to 8 mile options. Proceeds support Clemson's military affiliated student organizations.

Trail ultramarathon events at Table Rock State Park on March 6, 2027 feature a 25k one-loop race and a 50k two-lap race over Table Rock and Pinnacle Mountain. Registration opens September 1, 2026 and the first 100 entrants receive custom ra..

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and Kids courses across hilly, wooded and muddy terrain with water crossings and technical sections.

Georgia Grit Trail Run is held at Georgia International Horse Park on mixed technical and flowy singletrack through dense forest, with punchy hills and tight turns. The event includes a Trail 10K and spectator access.

A backyard ultra variation in Rome, GA on March 20, 2027 where each 4 mile loop must be completed one minute faster than the last. One aid station, on site camping, and limited event merchandise are available.

A community focused endurance event at Sweetwater Creek State Park near Lithia Springs, Georgia. Options include 3, 7, and 11 hour loop races with chip timing and a 7 Eleven style aid station.

A multi-day trail ultramarathon in Sweetwater Creek State Park near Atlanta offering looped courses of 200 and 100 miles, on-course aid, a sleep station, hot food service, and professional chip timing.

A trail ultramarathon in Blairsville, GA on March 27, 2027, featuring a current 74 mile course with published records, maps, aid station breakdowns, cutoff times, and separate resources for runners, crews, and volunteers.

A team trail relay on April 9-10, 2027 at Georgia International Horse Park covering 126.4 miles with team formats from three to eight runners, camping village activities, and glamping options. Trails follow single-track through pine forest..

Trail race weekend near Helen, GA with marathon, a 14-mile half, a 4-mile and a kids 0.25-mile race on trails around Unicoi State Park; aid stations, pace-based cutoffs, parking at the Chattahoochee River field, and a post-race party.