Trail Running calendar near Ellijay 2026-2027

A cross country 5K for Atlanta Track Club members on October 13, 2026, with location to be determined. The event is free for members; non members may participate using a guest pass and the course has a 1 hour 15 minute time limit.

A three day, 60 mile stage trail race in Chattanooga, Tennessee on October 16 to 18, 2026. Each day uses a different mountain trail and strict time cutoffs and pace expectations apply.

Flatrock in Dacula GA offers trail distances including a 50K, a half marathon and a 50/50 challenge on October 17, 2026. The route uses nontechnical singletrack with loop formats and aid stations accessible to crews.

FSR 100 is a mountain road ultramarathon around Copperhill, Tennessee covering about 100 miles with nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain. The course travels into North Georgia and is based at Camp YMCA Ocoee.

Trail marathon and 12 mile races at Fort Mountain State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring roughly 5,500 feet of climbing across single track, rocky and mixed use trails and a summit stone wall with fall mountain views.

Experience a Halloween themed endurance race on a 2.2 mile paved loop around Miller Lake. Choose from 12, 6, or 3 hour runs or enjoy a non timed trick or treat fun run with costume contests and candy stations.

A lakeside trail race in Cartersville with two distances, 3.8 miles and 7.5 miles, on an easy fire road surface. Registration includes a tri-blend shirt, chip timing, professionally marked course, and age-group medals.

Sky To Summit is a two-day trail race in Sky Valley, Georgia on October 24-25, 2026, featuring a 50K with 7,500 ft gain and 11 hour cutoff and a 25K with 3,500 ft gain and 5.5 hour cutoff. Event materials include maps, aid charts, and a run..

Trail races on the East Lakeshore Trail in Greenback TN include a 100K out-and-back, several 50K options, a two-person 50K relay, and a 25K ruck with specific weight rules; courses finish at Wildcat Pointe and optional live tracking is avai..

Pumpkin Butt is a 50K run in Kennesaw, GA on October 31, 2026, organized by GUTS. The five-loop course features a pumpkin-carrying element, a cupless aid setup, and a canned goods collection.

A Chattanooga trail event where runners and their dogs choose a 10K, 5K, or 1 mile Pup Dash. The day features dog friendly aid stations, race swag for humans, bandanas for dogs, and a post run gathering with local craft beer and vendors.

A community road race on the Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances plus virtual options. Veterans register free and active duty entries have a reduced fee; medals and age group awards are offered.

An obstacle 5K at Tallulah Falls Middle School on November 8, 2026, featuring optional on-course obstacles and scenic terrain; proceeds benefit the Caleb Griffis Memorial Foundation for scholarships and ROTC support.

Timed 8 hour and 4 hour races loop once around Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA, with a cupless aid station and entry that includes a jacket and finisher medal. Proceeds benefit Vogel State Park.

Chateau Elan Muscadine Run in Braselton GA offers 3.2 and 5.9 mile vineyard and trail courses on November 14, 2026. The event is capped at 275 participants and includes a free wine tasting and a discounted hotel rate.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust in Lookout Mountain, GA offering 50K, Half Marathon, 10K and a 1-mile kids run. Course details include substantial elevation gain, multiple aid stations, and proceeds that fund trail building and maintena..

Timed track endurance races in Ringgold, GA offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats with lap scoring and USATF sanctioning. Volunteers provide an aid station while runners bring personal food and hydration; awards include event and series hon..

A USATF certified 5K on a paved trail at Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia. Registration opens March 18 and the fee is $35; registration includes a tri blend shirt, chip timing, and age group medals.

Trail races at Vogel State Park near Blairsville, GA featuring 50K and 30K routes on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge trails, over 10,000 feet of ascent and seven aid stations, with proceeds returning to park volunteers.

A trail race near Chattanooga on technical single-track through Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops, with bluff views, rhododendron-lined streams, and 6.5, 10, and 20 mile distance options featuring significant elevation gain.