Trail Running calendar near Dawson County 2026-2027

A fall trail event in Franklin, NC offering 25K and 50K routes on the Bartram Trail with substantial elevation gain, aid stations, a keepsake pint glass, and post-race music, food trucks, craft beer and awards.

An endurance run at Boling Park in Canton, GA held on October 3, 2026. Runners complete repeated one mile crushed gravel laps in an 8 hour or 12 hour format with on-course aid, electronic lap counting, and completion awards.

Trail race in Dahlonega, GA with a Half Marathon and a 50K on three roughly 10 mile loops and 5000 feet of gain. Three vegetarian friendly aid stations and a 12 hour cut off are provided.

Chattahoochee Pointe Trail Run is a trail running event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization known for premium off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K run in the Chattahoochee National Forest on the Benton MacKaye Trail and forest roads, featuring technical singletrack, creek crossings and six aid stations.

A cross country 5K for Atlanta Track Club members on October 13, 2026, with location to be determined. The event is free for members; non members may participate using a guest pass and the course has a 1 hour 15 minute time limit.

A three day, 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with stages on Lula Lake, the Cumberland Trail and Signal Mountain. Evening gatherings take place at the Crash Pad and race proceeds support the trail group Wild Trails.

Experience a trail running retreat at Sadlers Creek State Park featuring distances from a 10k to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic looped course along Lake Hartwell with lakeside camping and a community campfire atmosphere.

Flatrock in Dacula, Georgia on October 17, 2026 features trail options including a half, a 50K, and a 50/50 challenge to 50 miles, run on nontechnical single track with accessible aid stations and spectator friendly access.

A mountain road running event in Copperhill, Tennessee on October 17, 2026, covering about 100 miles with nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain and a loop route that travels into North Georgia.

Trail marathon and 12 mile races at Fort Mountain State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring roughly 5,500 feet of climbing across single track, rocky and mixed use trails and a summit stone wall with fall mountain views.

Experience a Halloween themed endurance race on a 2.2 mile paved loop around Miller Lake. Choose from 12, 6, or 3 hour runs or enjoy a non timed trick or treat fun run with costume contests and candy stations.

A lakeside trail race in Cartersville with two distances, 3.8 miles and 7.5 miles, on an easy fire road surface. Registration includes a tri-blend shirt, chip timing, professionally marked course, and age-group medals.

Sky To Summit is a two-day trail race in Sky Valley, Georgia on October 24-25, 2026, featuring a 50K with 7,500 ft gain and 11 hour cutoff and a 25K with 3,500 ft gain and 5.5 hour cutoff. Event materials include maps, aid charts, and a run..

A self-supported 135 mile trail event in Griffin, GA on October 30, 2026, run as ten 13.5 mile loops with more than 20,000 feet of climb. No crew or pacers, strict 48 hour cutoff, and a private 4 by 8 foot staging area per runner.

Pumpkin Butt is a GUTS-members-only 50K in Kennesaw, GA on October 31, 2026, run as five roughly 10K loops. Participants must bring a pumpkin, the event is cupless, and canned food will be collected for donation.

A dog-friendly trail event at Reflection Riding in Chattanooga with a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K and 10K and both timed and untimed options. Proceeds benefit Reflection Riding and the finish area includes local beer, food, and pet vendors.

A community road race on the Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances plus virtual options. Veterans register free and active duty entries have a reduced fee; medals and age group awards are offered.

An 8th annual 4 hour and 8 hour loop race on a one mile trail around Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park. Entry includes a jacket and finisher medal, proceeds benefit Vogel State Park.

Chateau Elan Muscadine Run in Braselton GA offers 3.2 and 5.9 mile vineyard and trail courses on November 14, 2026. The event is capped at 275 participants and includes a free wine tasting and a discounted hotel rate.