Trail Running calendar near Dahlonega 2026-2027

A December trail running event in Helen, Georgia offering a half marathon and a 10K. Maps, aid charts, race rules, and FAQs are provided and official photos from 2025 are available.

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.

The Lula Last Person Standing will take place in Lula on Thursday 31 December 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Trail races in Sapphire, North Carolina offering 50K and 25K on park trails with stocked aid stations, a 12 hour cutoff, and proceeds to brain research.

A six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K each hour and must finish each lap within the hour. Complete all six laps to earn the OUTLAST medal and join the national leaderboard for prize opportunities.

The Mayhem on the Mountain will take place in Cumming on Saturday 9 January 2027. You can run 5 miles.

Annual post-holiday trail event at Sweetwater Creek State Park with 50K and 25K options, member-only free entry, six-loop trail course and a crockpot chili contest.

A multi-race trail event in Blairsville GA featuring a 200 mile Duncan Ridge course plus 100 mile, 100 km, 40 mile, 40 km and other challenges, with staffed aid points, crew access rules, and on-site camping and cottages.

A Backyard Ultra at Camp Jordan Park where runners complete a 4.167-mile loop each hour until one runner finishes the final lap. The event is a qualifier for The Big Dog's Backyard Ultra and is organized by the Chattanooga Track Club.

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.

Tsali Ultra is a winter trail event in Bryson City NC offering 8K, 30K, and 50K races. The 50K runs in conjunction with the NC USATF 50 km Trail Championships and aid stations are mostly cupless so bring a container.

The Dirty Spokes Heritage Park Trail Run will take place in Watkinsville on Saturday 6 February 2027. You can run 6 miles.

An 11.5 mile trail race at Red Top Mountain State Park featuring winding wooded trails, bridge crossings and views of Lake Allatoona. The event is run as a non-profit with parking on site and a 7.7 mile aid station cutoff.

Gone Loco takes place on the flat, gravel Eureka Trail in Athens and uses a certified marathon course. The route follows a former railroad bed through woodlands, rural areas, and the community of Mashburn.

A *5K* trail run on a privately owned farm along the Broad River with a course through meadows, hardwood forest, and long leaf pine. An optional group Polar Plunge at the farm beach follows with bonfires, hot drinks, and showers.

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 blended in-person and virtual challenge in Clemson offering kids, 8K and 8 mile options, held in remembrance of the Bataan Death March and supporting Clemson’s military-affiliated student organizations.

The Fort Yargo Thrill in The Hills will take place in Winder on Saturday 27 February 2027. You can run 50 kilometers.

Trail races at Table Rock State Park on March 6, 2027 offering 25k and 50k routes with timed results, aid stations, finishers medals, and park access included.

The Charleston Park will take place in Cumming on Saturday 6 March 2027. You can run 6 miles.