Trail Running calendar near Dawson County 2026-2027

A cross country season opener at the University of West Georgia with middle school, high school and community races, community fundraising through Carrollton Kiwanis, and awards for individual and team results.

A club-run trail event at Vogel State Park near Blairsville, GA, offering a marathon and a 50-mile race along the Duncan Ridge. Participation requires H9 trail club membership; registration closes on July 4.

An 8.88 hour timed trail event in August in Atlanta with multi-loop laps over river and through woods. The race has a no DNF, no cutoff, no crew policy and a flat $88.80 entry fee.

Timed trail event at Reflection Riding Arboretum on a 2.1-mile loop (about 190 ft gain) with 3-, 6- and 9-hour options. Aid station and self-crew area; 2026 plans include a Wild Trails partnership with camping and a Sunday 5K or half marath..

Community-focused trail event at Boling Park featuring a roughly 5K trail run, a kids one mile fun run, live music and food trucks.

Trail races in Chattanooga including a half marathon and a 4.5 mile race on dirt with substantial climbing and set cutoff and pace requirements.

Trail races on Bauxite Ridge in Collegedale, TN on September 7, 2026, featuring a 15K, 8K and 1K kids run with marked single track, stocked aid stations, cupless hydration policy, and awards for podium finishers.

Trail race at Sloppy Floyd State Park near Summerville GA on Sep 12, 2026 with 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a special 20 mile option for 2026 only. Course includes wide trails, single track, Marble Mine and climbs to Becky's Bluff.

Mind Freak in Marietta GA is a backyard ultra style trail event on a 1.5 to 2 mile loop. The race is untimed and self supported, letting runners repeat loops to reach a 50K distance or go farther.

A fundraising run at NOGAWILD in Cleveland, GA offering a 2.8 mile two lap course, a 1 mile kids run, and a virtual 2.8 mile option. The all terrain route follows park pathways and the Safari Drive Thru road with varied surfaces.

A free community trail event on September 16, 2026, featuring a casual 3.5 mile run from Big Peach Running Co. to Campbellton Creek Nature Park, plus an expo, food, and a raffle with local running partners.

Trail races on the Pinhoti near Dalton, GA offering 100 mile, 50 mile, 35 mile and 18 mile options. Mostly single track with ridgelines, a notable climb, bused starts for shorter distances, and close crew access on the 100 mile loop.

A three day health and wellness festival at Kingston Downs, Rome GA combining a choose your own distance run on The Loop with sauna sessions, yoga, live music, speakers, an experiential expo, camping and glamping options.

Savage Race Georgia Fall on September 19, 2026 in Dallas, Georgia offers two obstacle course options: a three plus mile Blitz with 15 to 20 obstacles and a five to seven mile main race with 25 or more obstacles. Parking is $20 at the gate.

Road Atlanta Trail Run is an event at Road Atlanta organized by Dirty Spokes Productions. The organizer runs off road cycling adventures and offers custom bike builds.

An annual trail event at Pinecrest Academy offering a 5K trail run, a three-lap 1 Mile kids run, and a donation-only Ghost Runner option, with finisher medals for all and age-group awards.

The Run for the Widows & Orphans 5K will take place in Rockmart on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

Assault on Yonah Mountain in Cleveland, GA is a timed uphill event of about 2.5 miles gaining 1650 feet to the summit. A ruck division requires minimum carried weights and all finishers receive a medal.

A third annual off-road 5K on a historic family farm in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with a course through sunflower fields and pastures and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Take on a 10 mile intown trail through shaded pine and hardwood at Southside Park in Atlanta on Oct 3 2026, with twisty singletrack, steep descents and creek crossings. Proceeds support MTB Atlanta and local trail stewardship.