Trail Running calendar near Dawson County 2026-2027

Trail races in Jackson, GA offering marathon, half marathon and 5K on mostly single track terrain with rolling hills, roots, rocks and creek crossings. Aid stations are limited and marathon runners must carry personal hydration.

Trail races of 4.34, 16.81 and 30.1 miles at Tsali Recreation Area near Bryson City. Winter trail conditions, limited parking, cupless aid stations, and a midrace drop bag for 50K runners.

A 6.7 mile chip timed trail race on the lower slopes of Lookout Mountain with 410 feet of elevation change, leaves and rocky trails, and an age and sex handicap format that staggers group starts.

An 11.5 mile trail race at Red Top Mountain State Park featuring winding wooded trails, bridge crossings and views of Lake Allatoona. The event is run as a non-profit with parking on site and a 7.7 mile aid station cutoff.

Gone Loco on February 14, 2027 takes place on the Eureka Trail in Athens, a flat, fully runnable gravel route that follows a former railroad bed through woodlands and the community of Mashburn. The course is certified as a marathon.

Test your endurance with multiple summits of Yonah Mountain in this technical trail event. Choose from distances up to 75k and experience steep climbs and bouldering scrambles in the Georgia mountains.

A timed in-person run on the Clemson University campus plus a virtual eight day challenge, featuring distances from an 800 m kids run to 8 mile options. Proceeds support Clemson's military affiliated student organizations.

Trail races on Signal Mountain offering a mostly single-track 50K and a 10 mile route with aid stations, a 10 hour cutoff, race day packet pickup, post-race meal and beer, and proceeds supporting local athletics and rescue.

A Spartan Trifecta weekend at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers with 5 km, 10 km and 21 km obstacle races through woods, red clay and mud. Longer routes cross the venue's Olympic rings and include water crossings and technical..

Trail running at Georgia International Horse Park with singletrack through forested, punchy hills and tight turns. The weekend includes a 10K trail race, spectator options, and Spartan obstacle races.

Trail races in Flovilla, GA on a 12.5 mile loop offering 100, 50 and 12.5 mile options with two aid stations and crew access. The 100 mile is a Western States qualifier and finishers receive specific awards and gear.

A backyard ultra variant in Rome GA where each 4 mile lap must be completed in one minute less than the last. On-site aid, camping for tents and RVs, and a strict no refund registration policy.

A community focused endurance run at Sweetwater Creek State Park featuring a roughly 4 mile loop and 7 hour and 11 hour formats. The event includes a 7 11 style aid station and chip timing with live lap tracking.

An ultramarathon in Sweetwater Creek State Park near Atlanta offering 200 mile and 100 mile loop courses with long time limits, oncourse support, open kitchen, sleep station and professional chip timing.

Georgia Death Race in Blairsville, Georgia on March 27, 2027 features a 74 mile course with published course records and detailed maps, aid station breakdowns, and runner and crew information.

A team trail relay on April 9 and 10, 2027 at Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA featuring smooth single track along the Yellow River, camping and on site amenities such as food trucks, bonfires and yoga.

Trail race weekend near Helen, GA with marathon, a 14-mile half, a 4-mile and a kids 0.25-mile race on trails around Unicoi State Park; aid stations, pace-based cutoffs, parking at the Chattahoochee River field, and a post-race party.

Loop The Hooch stages 50K solo, 25K solo, and a 50K team relay on a flat 5 km loop along the Chattahoochee River in Suwanee, GA, with a stocked aid station and timing chips for relay runners.

Tough Mudder Atlanta at Bouckaert Farm on April 24, 2027 offers a 15K with 20+ obstacles and a 5K with 12+ obstacles, plus spectator passes, VIP group options, and finisher rewards.

Timed run and walk on a USATF certified 2.00 mile loop in Camp Jordan Recreation Area offering 3, 6, 12, and 24 hour events. The event includes camping, concessions, lap based results, and awards including finisher medals.