Trail Running calendar near Dillard 2025-2026

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 Chateau Elan Muscadine Run is an annual vineyard and trail running event held at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 5.5 miles or 3.0 miles, both offering a scenic off-road experience through the vineyards. The event features a cap on participants t..

The Looking Glass 100k is a highly scenic ultramarathon held in Pisgah Forest near Asheville, North Carolina. Covering approximately 62 miles with around 13,600 feet of elevation gain and loss, the course features a challenging single large loop that includes smooth and technical singletrack, grassy..

The Duncan Ridge Trail 50K/30K is a challenging trail race held in the North Georgia Mountains, starting and finishing at Vogel State Park’s Lake Trahlyta near Blairsville, GA. Known as one of the toughest 50Ks in the Southeast, the course features over 10,000 feet of elevation gain along the rugged..

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..

The Amicalola Falls Marathon, held in Dawsonville, Georgia, offers both full and half marathon distances through the scenic Amicalola Falls State Park. The course features two 13.1-mile loops for the full marathon, including a challenging climb up the 605 steps of the Appalachian Approach Trail by t..

The Conquer in Dawsonville, GA, is a challenging backyard ultra trail running event held at Amicalola Falls State Park. Runners tackle a rugged 4.1-mile loop with 1,065 feet of elevation gain, starting at the top of the falls and following the East Ridge, Mountain Laurel, and Appalachian Trail Appro..

The Dirty South Trail Races, scheduled for December 7, 2025, in Knoxville, TN, features a variety of events including a Half Marathon, 10K, and a Kids Trail Mile. The race starts and finishes at Mead's Quarry, traversing scenic areas like the Forks of the River Wildlife Area and Ijams Nature Center...

The Helen Holiday Half Marathon, held in Helen, Georgia, is a festive and scenic trail running event featuring a half marathon and a 10K race. Known for its challenging course with significant climbs and technical trails, the race offers a fun introduction to trail running with beautiful views. It i..

The Longest Night is a unique overnight trail running event held at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. Offering distances from 10K up to 50 miles, runners complete multiple laps of a 1.5-mile loop on wide grassy trails with rolling hills. The race begins at sunset and continues through the..

The 3-6-12 Hour Resolution Run/Walk is an exciting event taking place at Holland Park in Greenville, SC, designed to kick off the new year with a personal challenge. Participants can choose to run or walk for 3, 6, or 12 hours on a scenic 2-mile loop, allowing for flexibility in pacing. The event en..

The Tsali Ultra is an annual trail running event held in Almond, North Carolina, within the scenic Nantahala National Forest. Celebrating its 14th year, the race offers three distances: 8K, 30K, and 50K, showcasing the world-class Tsali Trail System along Fontana Lake. Runners experience well-groome..

The Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event taking place at the Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Marietta, South Carolina. This unique race format challenges participants to complete as many 4.167-mile laps as possible within an hour, continuing until only one runner rem..

Gone Loco is an endurance running event held in Athens, Tennessee, featuring a certified marathon course on the scenic Eureka Trail. The race offers three distances: a 33-mile (55k) ultra, an 11-mile run, and a new 11-mile ruck option, where participants carry weighted packs. The flat, gravel trail..

The Run for the River and Polar Plunge is an exciting event taking place in Danielsville, GA, featuring a 5K Trail Run and an optional Polar Plunge. Participants will enjoy a scenic run through diverse landscapes, including bottom land and upland forests, with stunning views of the Broad River. The..

The Coyote Ugly 30K & 50K is a trail running event held in the scenic Cohutta Wilderness near Ellijay, Georgia, starting and finishing at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp. The race features two distances: a 30K with about 19 miles and 2,900 feet of climbing, and a 50K covering roughly 30 miles with 4..

Conquer the Rock 50k is a challenging trail race held at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina. The event features a grueling 50k course that includes two demanding laps over Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock, with a total elevation change of 16,000 feet. Runners experience steep, rocky tr..

The Llama Experience Ultra is a unique trail running event held at Earthshine Lodge in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. Participants can choose from 12-hour, 6-hour, or 3-hour race options, running loops on private, scenic land inhabited by llamas, which runners can see and pet during the race. The cou..

The Georgia Death Race is a challenging 74-mile trail ultramarathon held in Blairsville, Georgia, starting at the Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center and finishing at Amicalola Falls State Park. Known as one of the toughest races east of the Rockies, it features approximately 16,000 feet of both cli..