Trail Running calendar near Dillard 2025-2026

The Color Me Mutt 5K & 1 Mile Color Walk/Run is an annual, pet-friendly event held at NASCAR SpeedPark Smoky Mountains in Sevierville, Tennessee. Participants can choose between a timed 5K color run or a 1-mile fun run/walk, both featuring non-toxic color powder stations along the course. Dogs are w..

The Paris Mountain Half Marathon is a scenic 13.1-mile trail race held at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville, South Carolina. Featuring a challenging course with 2,300 feet of elevation gain, runners navigate single-track trails, wide switchbacks, and two major climbs while passing three lakes..

The Chattahoochee Pointe Trail Run, organized by Dirty Spokes Productions, features two race options: a 6.2-mile and a 3.1-mile trail run, set in the scenic Chattahoochee Pointe Park in Suwanee, Georgia. This annual event, now in its seventh year, offers a beautiful off-road running experience with..

Flatrock is a trail running event held in Dacula, Georgia, featuring a 50K, half marathon, and a unique 50/50 Challenge. The race offers a grassroots, no-frills atmosphere with Southern hospitality and scenic Southeastern single-track trails. The course consists of flowing, non-technical trails with..

The Fausett Farms Sunflower 5K, held in Dawsonville, Georgia, offers a scenic running experience through vast sunflower fields in the foothills of Dawson County. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, the event features a 5K race with a challenging climb at the halfway point and a 1-mile fun run designed f..

The Blue Ridge Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in Blue Ridge, Georgia, within the scenic Chattahoochee National Forest. It offers three race distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K, all featuring rugged terrain including single-track trails, creek crossings, steep ascents and descents, and vibr..

Payson's Run 10k is a trail race held at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, North Carolina. The challenging 10-kilometer course features over 1,000 feet of elevation gain in the first half, winding along the Flint Ridge singletrack trail and passing the NOC’s zipline towers with scenic vie..

The TreeTops 8.5 Mile Race is an annual trail running event held in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. Limited to 300 participants, this challenging 8.5-mile course features nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain through 10,000 acres of scenic forest with rolling hills and t..

The FSR 100 is a challenging 102-mile mountain road race held in Copperhill, Tennessee, featuring a loop through the Tennessee and North Georgia mountains. With nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain, the course offers rugged mountain views, rivers, and vibrant fall colors, making it ideal for mountai..

The Sadlers Creek Stumble is a fall trail running and camping event held at Sadlers Creek State Park in Anderson, South Carolina. It offers multiple race distances including a 32-hour 100-mile challenge, marathon, half marathon, and 10k, all set on scenic, looped trails around Lake Hartwell. The cou..

Firewater Ultra is a trail running event held in Greenback, Tennessee, featuring multiple race options including a 100K, 50K (with Sunrise and Sunset starts), a 50K two-person relay, and a new 25K ruck race. The races take place on the scenic East Lakeshore Trail along the Tellico Reservoir, known f..

The Thriller Lake event in Hoschton, GA, features timed endurance runs of 12, 6, and 3 hours on a scenic 2.2-mile loop around Miller Lake at Little Mulberry Park. Runners challenge themselves to cover as much distance as possible within their chosen time frame. Additionally, the event includes a fam..

The Trick or Trail 5k & 1 Mile, presented by Hunter Subaru, is a festive Halloween-themed running event held in Hendersonville, NC, centered around the Historic 7th Avenue District. Participants can run or walk the fairly flat 5K or 1-mile courses that blend nature and pavement, featuring scenic vie..

The Georgia Sky to Summit is a scenic trail running event held in Sky Valley, Georgia, featuring two race distances: a challenging 50K with 7,500 feet of elevation gain and an 11-hour cutoff, and a 25K with 3,500 feet of gain and a 5.5-hour cutoff. The course showcases stunning mountain landscapes,..

Fire Tower Frenzy is a challenging trail running event held in Ellijay, Georgia, featuring two distances: a 40-mile race and a new 100K option. The course traverses the scenic Cohutta Wildlife Management Area across Gilmer and Murray counties, including summiting Grassy Mountain and visiting a histo..

The Chestnut Chase is a scenic 10K trail race held at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton, North Carolina. The challenging course features a steep 600-foot climb in the first two miles along Papertown Express, followed by rolling hills on the newly developed Old Timer trail. Runners are rewarded..

The Chateau Elan Muscadine Run, hosted by Dirty Spokes Productions, is an annual vineyard and trail running event held at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia. The race offers two distance options: 5.5 miles (two laps) and 3.0 miles (one lap), featuring a scenic course that winds through vineyards, gr..

The Looking Glass 100k is a highly scenic ultramarathon held in Pisgah Forest near Asheville, North Carolina. Covering approximately 62 miles with about 10,600 feet of elevation gain and loss, the course features a challenging single large loop around the iconic Looking Glass Rock. Runners traverse..

The Duncan Ridge Trail 50K/30K is a challenging trail race held at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Georgia, set in the scenic North Georgia Mountains. Known as one of the toughest 50Ks in the Southeast, the 50K course features over 10,000 feet of elevation gain on rugged terrain, including the Coos..

The Dirty Spokes Off The Grid Fort Yargo Cannonball Run is a trail running event held at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 8.75 miles or 3.10 miles. The race features a mix of smooth and technical trail surfaces, making it suitable for both expe..