Trail Running calendar near Dillard 2026-2027

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.

Experience a scenic 8k trail race through the forests and wetlands of Lake Conestee Nature Park. Run or walk a five mile loop featuring natural trails and boardwalks with views of the lake and local wildlife.

A one-way 2.5 mile ascent on Yonah Mountain near Cleveland, GA, gaining about 1,650 feet; timed from bottom to summit with an optional ruck division requiring minimum carried weight and a medal for finishers.

Trail races of 25K and 50K on the Bartram Trail near Franklin NC, with significant elevation gain, aid stations, and post-race music and food.

Run the historic Colonel Robert Sink Trail on Currahee Mountain. This event features unpaved uphill courses through the training grounds of WWII paratroopers with options for a 5K walk/run or a 10K mountain run.

Trail races in Dahlonega GA on October 3, 2026. Options include a 50K and a half marathon on three roughly 10 mile loops of the Jake and Bull Mountain trails, with about 5000 feet elevation gain, waterfalls and three aid stations.

Experience a scenic 13.1 mile trail loop through Paris Mountain State Park featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Run past tranquil lakes and waterfalls while enjoying panoramic summit views and vibrant fall foliage.

The Chattahoochee Pointe Trail Run will take place in Suwanee on Saturday 10 October 2026. You can run 6 miles.

Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K in the Chattahoochee National Forest on Benton MacKaye Trail with creek crossings, steep climbs, and six aid stations.

Trail races at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on October 10, 2026 with approximately 6.2 mile and 9.3 mile courses, chip timing, one water station, and awards for top finishers.

A trail 50k in south Knoxville on October 10 featuring flowy singletrack, technical rock sections, about 4,000 ft elevation gain and aid stations on course.

A 6 kilometer cross country race on the GE Vernova campus in Greenville SC featuring mixed surfaces and a closed course. Participants receive socks and age group awards; corporate shield team selection is required at registration.

Family friendly 5K and 1 mile fun run through sunflower fields at Fausett Farms in Dawsonville, GA with snacks and a finisher gift.

Timed endurance events in Whittier NC on a 1.4 mile loop with 24, 12, 6, and 3 hour options plus 3 and 6 hour ruck divisions.

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 GA offers trail distances including a 50K, a half marathon and a 50/50 challenge on October 17, 2026. The route uses nontechnical singletrack with loop formats and aid stations accessible to crews.

A single-loop 100-mile forest service road run in the Ocoee, Tennessee area with around 11,254 ft of gain, remote crew-access rules, cupless aid stations, and pacers allowed from mile 50.8.

A community focused 24 hour trail event in Sevierville with a 3 mile loop, an eight hour 9 to 5 option, and an 80 mile Dolly themed buckle.

An 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Forest near Brevard NC, featuring nearly 1,000 feet of climb, limited to 300 runners and offering an in-person and virtual option.

A 21+ trail run and walk at the Red Horse Inn with separate runner and walker courses on marked dirt and gravel trails; tickets include one house wine or beer and advanced registration is required.