Trail Running calendar near Dallas 2026-2027

A backyard ultra at Amicalola Falls where runners repeat a roughly 3.6 mile loop each hour until one remains, with cash prizes and achievement awards.

A multi-distance trail event at FDR State Park on December 6, 2026 offering options from a 10k to a 46 Miler plus a virtual 400 Mile challenge.

A multi-day staircase endurance series at Amicalola Falls State Park, Dec 9–13, 2026. Events range from a 12-hour 16-mile lap format to an 84-hour 180-mile option, offered solo or as team FlexRelay on the AT Approach Trail.

The Born to be Wild will take place in Newnan on Saturday 12 December 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Holiday Hootie Hoo in Pine Mountain, GA on December 13, 2026 features trail Half Marathon and 10K courses through F.D.R. State Park, race hoodies and finisher awards, and charitable support for local parks and shelters.

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.

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.

Trail races on Lookout Mountain start at Covenant College and include a 50 Miler, 18 Miler and 10K. Courses use single-track trails, exposed bluffs, creeks and Lula Lake Land Trust with staffed aid stations and evening camp fires.

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

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 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.

Trail races near Jackson GA with marathon, half marathon and 5K on mostly single track. The event is cupless so half and full runners must carry hydration and proceeds benefit Dauset Trails.

A 6.7 mile trail race at Reflection Riding near Chattanooga on February 6, 2027, featuring hilly gravel roads and rough double track, run as an age and sex handicapped event with overall and masters awards.

Looped trail event in Griffin, GA with 3 hour and 6 hour timed races, a 2 mile single track loop, central aid, t-shirts and mental health resources.

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.

A point to point trail 50K finishing at Cheaha Mountain summit in Cheaha State Park. The course runs mostly on single track through Talladega National Forest with multiple aid stations and a published time limit.

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.

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