Trail Running calendar near Ellijay 2025-2026

Join the Paulding Young Life Jingle Jog 5K or family 1K on the flat, tree lined Silver Comet Trail in Dallas, GA. Festive costumes, prizes, and proceeds benefit Paulding Young Life, making this a fun holiday run for all.

Tackle scenic technical trails in Helen GA at the Helen Holiday Half Marathon on December 13 with half marathon and 10K options. Expect climbs, hiking sections and one aid station, plus a beanie, pint glass and medal.

Tackle rugged single track and breathtaking bluff views at the Lookout Mountain Trail Race on December 20 at Covenant College, GA. Distances from 10K to 50 miles make this a perfect winter trail challenge for every level, benefiting Wild Tr..

Hit scenic trails at the Bad Beard x Evergreen Holiday Hustle, a festive trail run benefiting the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Choose a short or longer loop or a kids fun run, then enjoy Christmas swag and pancakes at the finish.

Tackle steep trails at Summit Showdown in Little Mulberry Park, Dacula, on December 28, 2025 with 10 mile and 5K routes that climb to some of Gwinnett County's highest points. Finish with pancakes and coffee to refuel and celebrate.

Ring in the New Year with The Last Snout Standing, an elimination style loop run supporting Flying Pigs Sanctuary. Expect a bonfire, live music, champagne toasts and on site camping for a festive, charitable send off to 2025.

Join the Atlanta Fat Ass at Sweetwater Creek State Park on Jan 4 2026 for scenic, technical singletrack loops in 25K and 50K options, exclusive to GUTS members. Stick around after the race for a hearty crockpot chili contest and hot food.

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.

Run the Duncan Ridge ridgeline at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA, Jan 13 to 18 2026, with distances from 25 km to a 200 mile epic. Marked loops, staffed aid stations and crew access make this a rugged multi day ultramarathon for adven..

Tackle a rugged 25K trail run atop Raccoon Mountain near Chattanooga on Jan 17, 2026. Enjoy technical singletrack, aid stations, and a commemorative campfire mug at the finish.

Join Snow Bull at Camp Chet on Whitwell Mountain for a half marathon or 6 or 12 hour endurance challenge. Run scenic 5 mile forest loops with about 1000 ft climb per loop, waterfalls, bluffs and finisher awards for all.

Test your grit at MAD Backyard Ultra in Camp Jordan Park, East Ridge TN. Run a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains; this qualifier for The Big Dog's Backyard Ultra crowns the last person standing.

Experience the Tsali Ultra on January 17 in Nantahala's Tsali Recreation Area, running scenic singletrack along Fontana Lake with Great Smoky Mountains views. Choose 8K, 30K or 50K, with the 50K hosting the NC USATF trail championships and..

Red Top Rumble is an 11.5 mile trail run through wooded paths with bridge crossings and lake views at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville GA on February 1, 2026. Expect winding moderate trails and scenic vistas.

Take on rolling camp trails at the Wesley Woods Trail Race with a kids 1 mile run, 3, 6, 9 and 12 mile trail races and a 3 mile guided hike. Hilly single and double track loops, aid station support, and proceeds benefit Camp Wesley Woods.

Gone Loco is a small field trail endurance event on the Eureka Trail in Athens TN on Feb 8 2026. Choose the 33 miler 55k Cherokee Ultra qualifier, the 11 mile, or the new 11 mile ruck for a flat, runnable rail to trail challenge with aid st..

Trail run through wooded, rolling terrain at Fort Yargo State Park with roots and technical sections for a real trail challenge. Choose 5 Mile, 21K or 50K solo or 2 or 3 person relay with chip timing and aid stations.

Challenge the trails from Lookout Mountain to Ross's Landing in Chattanooga with ultra distances and a team relay for all levels. Cross the finish to celebrate with a whiskey festival, live music and riverside vibes.

Take on the Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge, a two day trail race near Cleveland GA with 5,000 or 10,000 feet of climb, a two person relay, or the full 15,000 across the weekend. Expect rugged trails and sweeping summit views.

Run a one loop 50K through the wooded ridges of Enterprise South Nature Park on varied park and single track trails. Aid stations and a passage through a concrete TNT bunker near mile 17 make this a memorable trail run.