Trail Running calendar near Ellijay 2026-2027

A night trail event at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, Georgia featuring 7.3 mile and 3.3 mile courses. The longer course includes about 850 ft of vertical gain and a midway aid station with bathrooms.

Run through the wooded trails of Enterprise South Nature Park near Chattanooga. Choose between a fast 10K or a half marathon that explores remote areas. The event supports local trail conservation.

Brave the summer heat and hills of rural Tennessee in this unique trail race supporting animal rescue. Choose your challenge from one to twenty-four hours on a repeating loop course. All proceeds benefit the Flying Pigs Animal Sanctuary, an..

Event Overview The Fort Frenzy Ultra Festival is a timed endurance event held at Fort Loudon State Historic Park in Vonore, Tennessee. The race takes place on a trail loop around Tellico Lake. Distances The event offers several timed race o..

The Bryre Dragon offers a demanding weekend of trail running on the Duncan Ridge in Georgia. Choose from a 100-mile, 40-mile, or daylight 40K race, all starting from Vogel State Park. The courses feature significant elevation gain and suppo..

The H9 Dragon is a club trail run along the Duncan Ridge at Vogel State Park in Georgia. Choose between the 50 mile or marathon distance. Participation requires H9 trail club membership, with the entry fee covering food, support, a t-shirt,..

The Oli Via trail races in Chattanooga offer a half marathon and 5K on entirely dirt courses. With significant elevation gain on both distances, it's a challenging event suited for runners and hikers meeting specific pace requirements. The..

Celebrate 20 years at the Twisted Ankle Trail Race in Georgia's Sloppy Floyd State Park. This special edition features a unique 20-mile option alongside classic distances from a 5K to a half marathon. All proceeds support the park.

Nogawild Safari Run & Challenge Course The event takes place at 2754 Paradise Valley Road in Cleveland, Georgia. It features two main runs and a virtual option: NOGAWILD Safari Run 5K: A 2.8-mile course (approximately 4.5 km) consistin..

Dirt Circus comes to Atlanta for the first time with a free community festival. Join a casual group run, meet local race directors, and enjoy food and a raffle. The event is a celebration of the local trail running scene.

Run the beautiful, single-track Pinhoti trail in northwest Georgia. Choose from four distances, from 18 to 100 miles. Finish with food, drinks, and celebration in a communal atmosphere.

Trail running at Road Atlanta with two distances on a wooded single and double track course. The field start leads into counterclockwise laps, awards are handed out by age and category, and a portion of proceeds supports a high school MTB t..

Challenge yourself on the last Sunday in September with a 2.5-mile ascent of Yonah Mountain, climbing 1,650 feet to the summit. Choose to run, hike, or join the ruck division carrying a weighted pack. Enjoy the earned views before hiking ba..

Take on a 10 mile intown trail through shaded pine and hardwood at Southside Park in Atlanta on Oct 3 2026, with twisty singletrack, steep descents and creek crossings. Proceeds support MTB Atlanta and local trail stewardship.

The Naturalist Trail Race in Franklin, NC offers 25K and 50K distances on the historic Bartram Trail. Runners face a major climb to Wayah Bald, supported by aid stations along the route. The event concludes with a celebration featuring live..

A limited field trail run at Chattahoochee Pointe Park on October 10, 2026, offering 6.2 mile and 3.1 mile options on smooth, wooded single and double track. Awards and tri blend shirts are part of the event, with registration tiers and lim..

Event Overview The Blue Ridge Ultra is a 50K loop trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest within the North Georgia Mountains. It offers three distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K. Course Details The course consists of sections on the Benton..

A challenging three-day trail running stage race in the mountains around Chattanooga. Each day features a different route on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain. The event is intended for experienced runners and incl..

The Flatrock event in Georgia offers a 50K, half marathon, and a tough 50/50 Challenge on flowing single-track trails. It's a capped, grassroots race focused on a friendly, spectator-friendly atmosphere. All finishers get a race memento, an..

The FSR 100 is a 100-mile mountain road race through Tennessee and North Georgia. With 15,000 feet of climbing on a scenic loop, runners have 32 hours to finish. It starts from Camp YMCA Ocoee in October 2026.