Trail Running calendar near Dalton 2024-2025

The Fiery Gizzard Run, held at Foster Falls State Park in Tennessee, offers both half and full marathon distances on one of the Top 25 Trails in the U.S. Participants in the marathon will traverse the trail twice, while half marathon runners will complete it once. The scenic course features waterfal..

The Conquer is a challenging backyard ultra running event taking place at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, GA, on December 7, 2024. Participants will tackle a 4.1-mile loop that includes rugged terrain and 605 steps, with one hour to complete each loop. Each runner pays a registration fee ..

The Cloudland Canyon 50 is an exciting trail running event held annually in December at Cloudland Canyon State Park in Rising Fawn, Georgia. Participants can choose from four race distances: 50 miles, 50K, half marathon, and 5 miles, each offering stunning views of waterfalls and scenic landscapes. ..

The Fall Creek 100 is a scenic running event held in Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee, featuring three race distances: 100 miles, 50 miles, and a marathon. Participants will experience breathtaking views, including suspension bridges over Cane Creek and Piney Creek Falls, as well as the park's..

The Helen Holiday Half Marathon, organized by Run Bum, is a scenic trail race held in Helen, Georgia, featuring both a half marathon and a 10K option. This festive event emphasizes fun and community, attracting a diverse group of participants, with a notable female presence. Runners can expect beaut..

The Lookout Mountain Trail Race, held in Lookout Mountain, GA, features three challenging courses: a 50-mile race, an 18-mile race, and a 10K. Starting at the scenic Covenant College campus, participants navigate a mix of climbs, runnable sections, and descents on single track trails, with stunning ..

The Bad Beard X Evergreen Property Group Holiday Hustle is an inaugural trail race taking place in the scenic Black Creek subdivision of Chattanooga, TN. This event features a challenging 10K, a swift 5K, and a fun run for kids, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Mt. Aetna. Participants will ..

"Mayhem on the Mountain" is an exciting trail running event hosted by Dirty Spokes Productions, taking place at Sawnee Mountain in Cumming, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 5.15 miles and 3.0 miles, both featuring a challenging course that includes steep hills, technical secti..

The Atlanta Fat Ass 50K is an annual running event held at Sweetwater State Park in Lithia Springs, GA, since 1994. This low-key race offers participants the chance to burn off holiday calories with a 50K or 25K distance, featuring a challenging course of six loops on technical trails. The event is ..

The Bad Beard Events Rabid Raccoon 25k is an exciting middle-distance race held in Chattanooga, Tennessee, starting at Laurel Point on Raccoon Mountain. The course features a variety of trails, including Megawatt and Grindstone Ridge, and alternates directions each year, with the 2025 event running ..

The MAD Backyard Ultra is an annual endurance running event held at Camp Jordan Park in East Ridge, TN. Participants run a 4.1667-mile loop every hour until only one runner remains. This event is a bronze ticket qualifier for The Big Dog's Backyard Ultra, with the last runner standing earning a free..

The Snow Bull 6/12 Hour Endurance Runs, organized by the Mad Cow Trek Club and Camp Chet, takes place at Camp Chet in Whitwell, TN. Set on nearly 1000 acres of private forested land, the course features a 5-mile loop with a mix of single and double track, grass fields, and logging roads, offering 10..

The Tsali Ultra is an annual running event held in Almond, North Carolina, featuring three race distances: 50K, 30K, and 8K. Celebrating its 14th year, the event showcases the stunning Tsali Trail System within the Nantahala National Forest, offering participants breathtaking views of Fontana Lake a..

The ER 50 is an inaugural running event taking place in East Ridge, TN, featuring both a 50-mile and a 50K race. The course is an out-and-back route starting at Camp Jordan, following the scenic South Chickamauga Greenway and the Chattanooga Riverwalk. Designed to be flat and runnable with some hill..

The Red Top Rumble is the 17th Annual 11.5 Mile Trail Race held at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville, GA. This scenic race features winding, moderate to easy wooded trails with beautiful views of Lake Allatoona. Participants can expect a course time limit of 2 hours and 45 minutes, with aw..

The Sparrow is a unique running event taking place in Flowery Branch, GA, featuring both a 6-hour and a 3-hour race on a scenic 2.25-mile loop course. Participants will experience a mix of smooth single track and gentle elevation changes, with a central aid station offering a variety of food options..

Gone Loco is an exciting running event taking place on the scenic Eureka Trail in Athens, TN. Scheduled for February 9, 2025, participants can choose from a 33-mile, 11-mile, or an 11-mile ruck. The course features a well-maintained gravel trail, ideal for runners of all levels, from beginners to se..

The Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge is a thrilling two-day running event scheduled for February 15-16, 2025, in Cleveland, Georgia. Participants can choose from three options: a 25K race with 5,000 feet of climbing over three summits, a 50K race with 10,000 feet of climbing over six summits, or a ..

The McKee Southern 6 Trail Race is an annual 6K event held on the scenic White Oak Mountain trails at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee. Open to all participants, the race features cash prizes for the top finishers in various categories, including overall and masters divisions,..

The Coyote Ugly 30K and 50K is a challenging trail race set in the scenic Cohutta Wilderness, starting and finishing at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp in Ellijay, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances, with the 30K featuring approximately 19 miles and 2900 feet of elevation gain, w..