Trail Running calendar near Dalton 2026-2027

The River to Clouds Trail Run will take place in Chattanooga on Friday 20 February 2026.

A two day mountain trail event on Yonah Mountain offering roughly 25 km and 50 km options with substantial elevation gain, technical terrain, and repeated summit loops. Aid at the trailhead and a summit water stop support runners.

Celebrate the Valentine's season with a themed 5K at Ott Vineyards. The event features a cross-country style course through the winery grounds. All finishers receive a shirt, medal, and a mimosa, with awards for various age groups.

A two hour timed run at Yahoola Park in Dahlonega on February 21, 2026. Runners complete as many laps as they can; registration covers chip timing, water, electrolytes and finish line food.

A 6K trail race on Southern Adventist University's White Oak Mountain trails in Collegedale, Tennessee, featuring cash prizes and course-record bounties. Proceeds support the Adventure Program's outreach to local children.

Trail races of 30K and 50K start and finish at Mulberry Gap in the Cohutta Wilderness, featuring long gravel approaches and climbs on Pinhoti trails. Aid stations provide typical ultra fare and hard cutoffs are enforced with volunteer suppo..

A trail running event at Charleston Park in Cumming, Georgia on March 7, 2026, offering 6.2 and 4.3 mile off-road courses with varied terrain and lake views, a 250 runner cap, and awards for top finishers.

Trail races on Signal Mountain with 50K and 10 mile options featuring mostly single track, scenic gorge views, multiple aid stations, published cutoffs, on site vendor demos, and camping at the start finish fields.

The Trillium Trek Trail Run & Walk takes place in Gainesville, Georgia, on March 7, 2026. It offers three distances: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. The courses are set within an old-growth forest.

NACC's Race Around Red Top in Cartersville GA offers in-person and virtual 5k options including single- and two-dog canicross and a Dog Friendly 5k. Registered participants receive a race T-shirt and a finisher challenge coin.

Trail races at Mountain Cove Farms near Chickamauga, GA offering 10K, 30K and 50K routes that climb Pigeon Mountain and pass features such as Rocktown, Pocket Falls and Whiskey Hollow; the 50K has a 10-hour limit.

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.

Trail runs at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Spencer, Tennessee on March 21, 2026. A 50K and a one-loop half marathon follow shaded park trails with aid stations, post-race meal and music, and the restored original course.

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.

A rugged trail marathon and 25K at Savage Gulf State Natural Area with steep climbs, rocky technical terrain, stream crossings and a rucking division. Marathon entry requires prior marathon completion and entries are limited.

Half marathon and 5-mile trail races on the Flipper Bend Trail at Signal Mountain TN with proceeds supporting North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park and the Cumberland Trail. A post-run party includes beverages and chili.

A trail run at Red Top Mountain State Park on April 4, 2026 offering 7.5 and 3.8 mile options with a 275 runner cap. The route uses single and double track on old fire road bed and awards medals by overall and age categories.

A multi distance trail event in Sewanee, Tennessee, running long loops along the West Rim and West Side trails. Courses include large elevation gains and unique awards such as layered steel buckles and whiskey barrel staves.

A 5K Run/Walk at Noccalula Falls on April 11, 2026 supporting Etowah County School Foundation student scholarships. The gravel course uses Noccalula Falls Multi-Use Trails and has an entry fee of $30 with registration closing April 9.