Trail Running calendar near Dalton 2025-2026

Join The Conquer at Amicalola Falls on Dec 6, 2025, a backyard ultra where runners repeat a marked loop every hour until one remains. Each entrant carries a $100 bill and the last runner standing wins a cash prize that grows with entries.

Run scenic trails through Cloudland Canyon State Park with challenging climbs, waterfalls, and valley views across 50 mile, 50K, 25K and 5 mile options. Races run Dec 6 and 7 with medals and swag for finishers and early registrants.

Run the trails of scenic Helen GA on December 13, 2025 with a challenging half marathon or a friendly 10K with steep climbs and technical sections where hiking is part of the fun. Finishers get a beanie, a pint glass and a medal.

Event overview The Lookout Mountain Trail Race takes place Saturday, December 20, 2025, on Lookout Mountain, GA. The event starts from the Covenant College campus at 13292 Scenic Highway. Distances offered include: 50 Miler 18 Miler 10K T..

Celebrate the season with a scenic, hilly trail on Aetna Mountain near Chattanooga supporting the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Expect festive swag, pancakes after the race, and family friendly start finish amenities for a fun outing.

Kick off 2026 with a low key trail challenge at Sweetwater Creek State Park, choose a 50K or 25K on looped technical singletrack with some climbs. Stay for a post run Crockpot chili contest and community vibes, free for GUTS members.

Dirty Spokes presents Mayhem on the Mountain, a trail running race at Sawnee Mountain in Cumming, Georgia. It offers two distances: 5.15 miles and 3.0 miles, on a newer forest trail system with single and double-track sections, rocky roots,..

Run the Fierce Dragon, a multi day trail event at Vogel State Park GA, Jan 13 to 18, 2026. Choose distances from 25 km to 200 miles and test your limits on the rugged Duncan Ridge with aid stations and crew access.

Take on the Rabid Raccoon 25K atop Raccoon Mountain near Chattanooga for a rugged, scenic counterclockwise trail tour across Megawatt, Grindstone Ridge and Split Rock. Finishers earn a campfire mug and the satisfaction of a true trail chall..

Snow Bull 6/12 Hour Endurance Runs : Jan 17, 2026 The Snow Bull Endurance Runs are held at Camp Chet in Whitwell, TN, on Whitwell Mountain, part of the Cumberland Plateau. The event is organized by Mad Cow Trek Club and Camp Chet. Distances..

Test your limits at the 5th Annual MAD Backyard Ultra at Camp Jordan Park on January 17, 2026, running hourly loops until one last runner stands. Flat runnable terrain and community support make for an epic endurance battle, with a coin for..

Explore Tsali Ultra at Tsali Recreation Area in Nantahala Forest with 8K, 30K and 50K single track courses offering views of Fontana Lake and the Great Smoky Mountains. The 50K is the NC USATF 50 km championship with cash prizes.

Red Top Rumble Red Top Rumble is a trail running event held at Red Top Mountain State Park Visitor's Center in Cartersville, GA, located off I-75 exit 285, about 45 minutes north of Atlanta. The event includes the following distances: 11.5..

Take on the scenic Eureka Trail in Athens TN with options for a 33 Miler 55k, an 11 Miler, or an 11 Mile Ruck. Limited to 150 runners, the 55k is a Cherokee Ultra qualifier and features aid stations plus awards for top finishers.

Challenge the trails from Lookout Mountain to Ross's Landing in Chattanooga with ultra distances and a team relay for all levels. Cross the finish to celebrate with a whiskey festival, live music and riverside vibes.

Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge is a multi-distance trail ascent at the Yonah Mountain Trailhead in Cleveland, GA. Registration offers four options: 5,000 ft of climbing over 3 summits (about 25 km), 10,000 ft over 6 summits (about 50 km)..

The Nature Park 50K Trail Race will take place in Chattanooga on Saturday 28 February 2026. You can run 50 kilometers.

Hit the singletrack at the Dirty Spokes Charleston Park trail run in Cumming GA on March 7, 2026 for scenic off road miles, rolling hills and technical trail fun. Choose 6.2 or 4.3 miles among 250 spots and race for medals and prizes.

Celebrate the 25th Stump Jump on Signal Mountain near Chattanooga, TN with scenic single track trails and sweeping gorge views on the Cumberland Plateau. Run 50K or 10 Miler, enjoy aid stations, finisher shirt and local beer.

Event overview The Coyote Ugly trail races take place in the Cohutta Wilderness near Ellijay, GA, with start and finish at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp. The event offers the following distances: 30K 50K Registration closes Thu, Feb 26...