Trail Running calendar near Eatonton 2025-2026

Take on the Summit Showdown in Dacula with a demanding 10 mile or a scenic 5K, both featuring major vertical gain. Enjoy pancakes and coffee after the finish and a shot at entry to the Yonah Mountain Vertical Race.

Run Sawnee Mountain at Dirty Spokes Mayhem on the Mountain, a scenic but technical trail race with rocky roots, creek crossings and a ridgeline climb. Pick 5.15 mile or 3 mile distances and register early limited to 325 runners.

Take on the Huff N' Puff Trail Races at scenic Dauset Trails on January 17, 2026 with marathon, half marathon, and 5K options. Tackle rolling single track and creekside woods, then celebrate with a finisher hoodie and warm post race food.

Take on the Dirty Spokes Farm to Trail at Heritage Park Watkinsville on Feb 7 2026, with 6 and 2.8 mile courses winding through woods, rolling hills and a creek crossing. Expect friendly race day vibes, shirts and awards.

Celebrate the 19th Fort Yargo Thrill In The Hills on Feb 14, 2026 with scenic technical trail races at Fort Yargo State Park. Choose 5 miles, a half marathon or a 50K solo or relay and tackle rolling single track in a festive atmosphere.

Join the Wildcat Ramble 5K and Fun Run on Feb 14, 2026 in Athens, GA to support Oglethorpe Elementary PTO. Enjoy a scenic 5K that weaves school and YMCA trails or a kid friendly fun run, plus shirts, timing, and awards.

Join the Run for the River 5K on Feb 21, 2026 at Camp Kiwanis and take an optional river polar plunge for a chilly finish. Scenic trails along the Broad River with proceeds supporting local water quality monitoring.

Run the first annual Soil Mates Trail Race in Thomaston GA on Feb 28 2026 with 5k, 15k and 50k loops across pasture paths, runnable hills and forest single track. Enjoy a race shirt, food truck, free parking and a laid back farm vibe.

Hit the singletrack at the Dirty Spokes Charleston Park trail run in Cumming GA on March 7, 2026 for scenic off road miles, rolling hills and technical trail fun. Choose 6.2 or 4.3 miles among 250 spots and race for medals and prizes.

Run or walk among ancient trees at the Trillium Trek in Gainesville, GA on March 7, 2026. Choose from a half marathon, 10K or 5K through Georgia's only national dedicated old growth forest for a scenic, nature filled race day.

Run scenic trails at Lake Chapman Trail Races in Athens GA on March 15, 2026, with a 5K or 15K loop around Sandy Creek Park. Expect technical singletrack, medals for all finishers, and a popular event that sold out early last year.

Join the 16th annual Dirty Spokes Off The Grid trail run at Harbins Park for scenic wooded trails and two distances 7.1 mi and 3.55 mi, with a capped field of 275 for a friendly, intimate race day. Race shirts and age group awards add extra..

Take on Canebrake in the Atlanta area March 23 to 27, 2026 with 100 or 200 mile options on scenic Sweetwater Creek State Park looped trails. Robust aid, a sleep station and live chip timing keep you moving across technical dirt and gravel.

Bootlegger returns to Flovilla, GA on Mar 28, 2026 with 100 mile, 50 mile and 12 mile options on a rolling 12.5 mile single track loop. Stocked aid stations, swag for all and a buckle for 100 mile finishers.

Join the Trailblazer 5K at Dudley Park on March 28 to run the scenic Firefly Trail and support children's programming at Heard Park Community Center. Choose a youth fun run or virtual 5K on a Peachtree qualifying course with race day awards..

Tackle scenic single track trails at Fort Yargo State Park with 25K and 50K loop options on April 4, 2026. Enjoy fully stocked aid stations, timing, a finish medal and a post race meal by the lake.

Loop The Hooch invites runners to tackle scenic 5K loops along the Chattahoochee River in Suwanee with 50K and 25K solo options and a 50K relay for teams up to five. Cash prizes await anyone who breaks the 50K solo or relay course records.

Celebrate Earth Day on scenic Cherokee Bluff Park trails in Flowery Branch, GA. Choose a 5K, 10K or take on the combined 15K challenge, and enjoy a race shirt, finisher medal and Earth Day prizes for top finishers.

Don's Backyard BBQ 20K and 10K Trail Run Challenge at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder GA on May 16, 2026. Tackle rolling trail laps, enjoy a BBQ meal and beverage, and race with a limited field for a fun competitive day.

Tackle rolling, technical single track at the Dirty Spokes Haw Creek Park trail run in Cumming GA on June 6, 2026. Choose a 6.4 mile or 3.35 mile route through wooded trails and rocky climbs for a fun, challenging off road race.