Trail Running calendar near Ellijay 2026-2027

A mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, Tennessee on July 18, 2026 offering 130K, 70K and a 24-mile Waucheesi Challenge with live YouTube coverage and aid stations both day and night.

A faith-based endurance race series in Cumming, GA on July 18, 2026, presented by Harben Health Project and For The Kingdom. Distances offered are 5, 9, and 13 miles; the event is held in memory of the organizer's father.

Experience a relaxed weekend of mountain running and community at the Nantahala National Forest. This adult trail camp features group runs and forest adventures for all activity levels in a social campground setting.

Experience a scenic trail run along the Lake Allatoona shoreline at Red Top Mountain State Park. Choose between 3.1 or 8.85 mile courses featuring a mix of rolling hills and wooded single track paths.

A night trail race at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, GA offering two distances with notable elevation gain, a midway aid station on the longer course, and entry prizes for top finishers in the 7.3 mile race.

A summer timed event in Canton, GA with 4-hour and 8-hour loop options on an approximately 1 mile mixed-surface course, a single aid station, awards for top finishers, and guidance about hot, humid conditions.

Trail races of a half marathon and a 10K through Enterprise South Nature Park in Chattanooga, TN. Courses use wide pedestrian trails then nontechnical bike trails, and proceeds support the Wild Trails nonprofit.

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.

HCA Cross Country Fun Run in Dacula, GA on August 8, 2026 offers 3K and 5K Run/Walk options with a $25 fee; all proceeds support the HCA Cross County Program.

A mid-August trail running weekend in Grandview, Tennessee with looped races from one hour to 24 hours, free tent camping and a glamping auction; proceeds support Flying Pigs Sanctuary.

An endurance festival at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park with timed 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour races around Tellico Lake. It includes a ruck division with specific weight rules and a cash prize for breaking the 24 hour course record.

A weekend trail event near Vogel State Park with three distances on the Duncan Ridge corridor, notable elevation gain, on course support, and volunteer credit for helpers.

H9 Dragon runs a 50 Miler and a marathon at Vogel State Park on August 22, 2026. Event entry requires H9 trail club membership and registration closes August 4.

An 8.88 hour timed trail event in August in Atlanta with multi-loop laps over river and through woods. The race has a no DNF, no cutoff, no crew policy and a flat $88.80 entry fee.

A 3-, 6-, and 9-hour trail event at Reflection Riding Arboretum in Chattanooga on a 2.1-mile loop with about 190 feet of climb per loop; aid station provided, camping available, and timing by Chattanooga Track Club.

Community-focused trail event at Boling Park featuring a roughly 5K trail run, a kids one mile fun run, live music and food trucks.

A timed trail event at Lake Zwerner in Dahlonega offering 24, 12, and 6 hour formats on a 4.545 mile loop with steep climbs, rocky sections, one aid station, and a community donation to local youth sports.

Oli Via in Chattanooga on September 6, 2026 is a dirt-trail event offering a half marathon and a 5K. The half marathon includes 2,444 feet of climbing and has a 3 hour 28 minute cutoff; the 5K cutoff is 1 hour.

Trail races on Bauxite Ridge in Collegedale, TN on September 7, 2026, featuring a 15K, 8K and 1K kids run with marked single track, stocked aid stations, cupless hydration policy, and awards for podium finishers.

Trail races at Sloppy Floyd State Park in Summerville, GA offering 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a special 20-mile Double The Fun option for the 20th anniversary. Trail terrain includes wide paths, single-track, climbs to Becky's Bluff and..