Trail Running calendar near Dalton 2025-2026

Choose a 50K or half marathon through Fall Creek Falls State Park on the restored original course, with scenic overlooks and a suspension bridge. Aid stations, finish line hot food, and nearby lodge rooms make for a memorable trail weekend.

Take on Canebrake in the Atlanta area March 23 to 27, 2026 with 100 or 200 mile options on scenic Sweetwater Creek State Park looped trails. Robust aid, a sleep station and live chip timing keep you moving across technical dirt and gravel.

Georgia Death Race is a brutal 74 mile trail in North Georgia with 16,000 feet of climb and descent. Carry a railroad spike and finish under 24 hours to earn a Western States qualifier and an engraved spike.

Savage Gulf Marathon features a rugged, technical course through waterfalls, bluff edges and old growth forest. Limited to 200 runners, this scenic yet demanding race benefits Tennessee Park Rangers.

Run the scenic Flipper Bend Trail on Signal Mountain with half marathon and 5 mile options while supporting local park and trail projects. Entry includes a post run party with beverages and chili for a festive finish.

Tackle wooded single and double track at Red Top Mountain State Park on April 4, 2026 in the Dirty Spokes Iron Hill trail run. Choose 7.5 or 3.8 miles and enjoy rugged trails, medals and a capped field for an intimate race day vibe.

Run scenic rim top trails in Sewanee with distances from a Half Marathon to an epic 100 Miler through Franklin State Forest. Expect big climbs, sweeping overlooks and handmade awards to mark each loop.

Tackle rugged trail challenges at The Stone Anvil in Fort Mountain State Park GA, April 14 to 19 2026. Choose from distances up to 200 miles or a 72 hour timed event on looped courses with big climbs.

Stillhouse 100K in Soddy Daisy TN is a brutally beautiful trail ultra on technical single track with nearly 12,000 feet of climbing over rugged creeks and ridgelines. This demanding 100K is suited for experienced ultrarunners only.

Scenic trail races in Helen, Georgia with marathon, half and 4 mile options starting beside the Chattahoochee River. This nonprofit supports Unicoi State Park and local ROTC and features aid stations and time cutoffs.

Tackle Georgia mountains at the inaugural Feral Mtn in Ellijay, GA, offered as 100M or 50M trail ultras by Coyote Ugly Racing. Expect big climbs, scenic national forest singletrack, and an epic challenge for adventurous runners.

Join the Dirty Spokes Spring Trail Run at Allatoona Creek Park on April 25, 2026, with 6.9 and 3.75 mile loop options over scenic dirt and grass trails. Enjoy soft tech shirts, age group awards, and a lively community vibe.

Loop The Hooch invites runners to tackle scenic 5K loops along the Chattahoochee River in Suwanee with 50K and 25K solo options and a 50K relay for teams up to five. Cash prizes await anyone who breaks the 50K solo or relay course records.

Take on the Brasstown Bald Buster 5K, a 3.1 mile road climb to the summit with 1700 feet of ascent and breathtaking mountain views. Optional ruck division, awards, and a finisher shirt and medal make this a bold summit challenge.

Celebrate Earth Day with a scenic trail challenge at Cherokee Bluff Park in Flowery Branch GA on April 25, 2026. Choose a 5K or 10K or tackle both for a 15K challenge, earn a shirt and medal, and vie for Earth Day prizes.

Run 100 or 50 miles through the Appalachian Mountains near Robbinsville NC on April 25, 2026, featuring waterfalls, lakes and spring wildflowers. The 100 mile route climbs about 22000 ft and this will be Run Bum Races final event.

The Cruel Jewel 100 is a 104 mile mountain trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blue Ridge GA, featuring 33,000 feet of climbing and a 48 hour limit. Rugged singletrack, remote aid stations, and sweeping mountain views make..

Cruel Jewel 50 is a 57.5 mile point to point trail from Blairsville to Blue Ridge in the North Georgia Mountains, with technical single track, the Dragon's Spine steel bridge, and more than 17,000 feet of elevation change. Expect a rugged,..

Join the Johnston Woods Trail Festival on May 23 for timed races from 3 hour to 24 hour, plus a 12 hour night race and a 6 hour ruck option. Tackle runnable 4.35 mile forest loops with rolling hills and creeks and support kids' summer camp.

Tackle rolling, technical single track at the Dirty Spokes Haw Creek Park trail run in Cumming GA on June 6, 2026. Choose a 6.4 mile or 3.35 mile route through wooded trails and rocky climbs for a fun, challenging off road race.