Trail Running calendar near Dalton 2026-2027

A community trail fundraiser on the Ivy Academy campus featuring a **5K** out-and-back along the North Chickamauga Creek, plus a Wildflower Walk, Ruck-The-Rock food-drive ruck, and a Sleepy Sasquatch swag option.

Trail ultramarathons in Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth GA, ranging from a single loop event to a 200 mile race. The looped course has large elevation gain per loop and multiple crew accessible aid stations.

A technical out and back 100K on the Cumberland Trail near Soddy Daisy TN with about 12,000 feet of climbing, three full aid stations, specified required gear, and pacers allowed from the turnaround.

Trail races around Helen, Georgia, including marathon, half marathon and a 4 miler, all starting and finishing on a field by the Chattahoochee River. Courses use Unicoi State Park trails and offer aid stations, parking, and a post-race gath..

Trail and road races in Mcminnville that finish with a 0.88 mile out and back through Cumberland Caverns. Events include a 5K, a half marathon with five trail loops, and a separate road 5k.

An inaugural trail ultramarathon near Ellijay GA offering 100 mile and 50 mile courses through three national forest sections. The 100 mile course lists 104 miles and 21K vertical gain with a 40 hour cutoff while the 50 mile has a 20 hour c..

Hit the trails at Allatoona Creek Park in Acworth Georgia on April 25 2026 for the Dirty Spokes Spring Trail Run with 6.9 mile and 3.75 mile options. Tackle gravel grass and dirt trails and chase medals for top finishers.

Loop The Hooch on April 25, 2026 in Suwanee, GA features 50K, 25K and a 50K relay on a winding 5 km gravel loop by the Chattahoochee River. Cash prizes of $500 are offered for new 50K course records.

A 3.1 miles road race and ruck to Brasstown Bald with 1700 feet of climbing. The event includes a ruck division with weight requirements, awards for top finishers, and provides shirts and medals.

Trail races at Cherokee Bluff Park on April 25, 2026 organized by Revolution Running, offering 5K, 10K, or both for a 15K challenge with a mug for those who complete both.

A 100K point to point through Atlanta, starting at Kennesaw Mountain and finishing at Stone Mountain. The urban route passes landmarks, mixes sidewalks, bike paths and short single-track, and includes aid stations plus GPX tracks and turn s..

Trail race at Fausett Farms in Dawsonville, Georgia with 10K and 15K courses that begin in a meadow and climb into wooded double-track trails. Mountain views, rolling hills, a three hour time limit, medals and shirts for finishers.

Scenic City Trail Race in Chattanooga on May 9, 2026 uses a measured 6.65 mile loop for full and half marathons. Proceeds benefit Wild Trails, a local 501(c)(3) trail organization.

A 104 mile trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest featuring about 33,000 ft of gain and loss, 20 aid stations, strict qualification and cut off requirements, and a 48 hour time limit; serves as a 2027 qualifier for Western States a..

A 57.5 mile point to point trail race from Blairsville to Blue Ridge, Georgia, featuring about 17,000 feet of ascent and descent, technical single track, ten aid stations, and live tracking and race packet details provided before the event.

A timed trail festival in Cleveland TN offering 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour events plus a rucking option on 4.35 mile forest loops; proceeds support kids summer camp and community programming.

Trail races at Haw Creek Park on June 6, 2026 offering 6.4 or 3.35 mile off-road courses, capped at 275 runners and part of the Dirty Spokes series.

Run or walk a 5K at the Talk of the Table in Sugar Hill. Afterwards, enjoy a mimosa as part of the social Miles for Mimosas series.

Run through the scenic Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve on a choice of 7-mile or 3-mile trail courses. The route features a suspension bridge, creek crossings, and pine-needle covered paths. A kids fun run is also available.

A patriotic running event in Madisonville, TN on July 4, 2026 offering 17.76 Merica and 7.4 Merica distances, a ruck division with specified weight rules, and a virtual option July 2 to July 8, with a lakeside greenway and bike trail course..