Trail Running calendar near Ellijay 2025-2026

Event overview Payson's Run 10k was scheduled for Sat, October 11, 2025 at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, North Carolina. The event has been cancelled. The race was limited to 200 participants. Registration included a finisher..

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 sevent..

Blue Ridge Ultra in Blue Ridge GA features 50K to 15K mountain trail races through the North Georgia mountains with technical single track and creek crossings. Finish at the historic Ironbridge with a hot post race meal and finisher medal.

River Ridge Trail 5k is a trail run/walk held each October on the Camp Tipton trail system in Maryville, Tennessee. The race takes place at 933 Walker School Road, Maryville, and centers on honoring River Scantland, with proceeds supporting..

Saint Bernadette Knights of Columbus Fourth Annual Run for the Nuns is a community fundraiser held in Cedartown, Georgia. Hosted by the St. Bernadette Knights of Columbus Council 16534 for the Poor Sisters of Jesus Christ, the event offers..

Event overview Flatrock in Dacula, Georgia takes place on October 11, 2025 at Harbins Park / 2995 Luke Edwards Rd, Dacula, GA 30019. The event offers multiple trail distances and a combined challenge. Registration closes on October 5, 2025..

Join the Fausett Farms Sunflower 5K or 1 mile fun run through sunflower fields in Dawsonville on October 11. Expect uneven trails, a midcourse climb, breakfast, a finisher gift and a Chick Fil A biscuit amid millions of sunflowers.

Tackle rugged trails at Fort Mountain State Park in the Mystery Mountain Marathon and 12 Miler, where technical single track and panoramic fall foliage reward grit and curiosity. Celebrate lakeside with friends old and new after the race.

Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race (October 17-19, 2025) The Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race is a three-day trail running event in the mountains around Chattanooga, TN. The event is a stage race totaling 60 miles across three distinct trail..

Tackle the FSR 100, a scenic 100 mile loop through Tennessee and North Georgia with roughly 15,000 feet of climbing. Start at Thunder Rock Campground and chase river views, fall colors, and a rewarding mountain road challenge.

Southside Scramble is Atlanta’s only intown trail race, held at Southside Park in southeast Atlanta (3460 Jonesboro Rd SE, 30354). The roughly 10-mile course winds through pine- and hardwood-shaded forests on looping singletrack, featuring..

Event details Green Eyes Gallop takes place on October 18, 2025, in Chickamauga, GA, at 100 Gordon St. The event is presented by Ridge & Valley Adventures as the 2nd Annual Green Eyes Gallop and is part of the Green Eyes Festival. Dista..

Brookhaven International Festival 5K Walk/Run takes place along the Peachtree Creek Greenway at the Briarwood Rd. Trailhead in Brookhaven, GA. The professionally timed USATF-certified 5K is open to runners and walkers, including strollers,..

Take in Tellico Reservoir views on runnable East Lakeshore Trail at Firewater Ultra, with 100K, 50K sunrise or sunset, relay, and a new 25K ruck. Enjoy lakeside singletrack and a sunset finish option for the 50K.

Mountain Mama Farms Classic : October 25, 2025 The Mountain Mama Farms Classic takes place in Summerville, GA on private farmland in Northwest Georgia. The event uses a 3.5-mile cross-country style loop with minimal elevation change and ver..

The Battle at Big Creek is an annual trail running event hosted by Dirty Spokes Productions, taking place at Big Creek Trails in Roswell, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 9.4 miles or 5.0 miles, offering a challenging..

Experience fall trail running at its finest at Sky to Summit in Sky Valley Georgia, with climbs to Rabun Bald, waterfalls and sweeping three state views. Choose the challenging 50K or the shorter 25K for an unforgettable mountain adventure.

Thriller Lake Endurance Run takes place at Little Mulberry Park in Hoschton, GA, on a 2.2-mile paved loop around Miller Lake. It features multiple timed options—12, 6, and 3 hours—plus a Trick or Treat Fun Run for all ages. The atmosphere i..

Pumpkin Butt is a festive 50K in Kennesaw GA: five 10K loops where runners must bring a pumpkin that may be randomly assigned to carry for a prize. Open and free to GUTS members only, cupless with an aid station at the start and finish.

Fire Tower Frenzy : Ellijay, GA, Nov 1, 2025 Fire Tower Frenzy is a trail running event near Ellijay, Georgia. The event offers two distances: 40 Miler 100K Registration closes Oct 26 (check the event website for details). Course and logi..