Trail Running calendar near Ellijay 2025-2026

Join the Johnston Woods Trail Festival on May 23 for timed races from 3 hour to 24 hour, plus a 12 hour night race and a 6 hour ruck option. Tackle runnable 4.35 mile forest loops with rolling hills and creeks and support kids' summer camp.

Run the Rabun Half Marathon, a grassroots trail race through scenic Sky Valley GA on Sunday May 31 2026. This no frills event celebrates pure trail miles and community spirit with day of registration and volunteer opportunities.

Tackle rolling, technical single track at the Dirty Spokes Haw Creek Park trail run in Cumming GA on June 6, 2026. Choose a 6.4 mile or 3.35 mile route through wooded trails and rocky climbs for a fun, challenging off road race.

Take on the Three Sisters Ultra Festival on a scenic 2 mile loop in Maryville College Woods with 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour timed events, relays and day or night options. Live music and pavilion amenities add festival fun.

Experience pine needle trails, rhododendron groves and a 140 ft suspension bridge at Chicopee Woods WildRUN in Gainesville GA. Choose from 7 miles, 3 miles or a kids loop for ages 4 to 13 for a family friendly trail day.

Celebrate July 4 in Madisonville TN with the 1776 Merica Run offering 17.76 and 7.4 mile courses plus a ruck division. Run in person or virtually July 2 to 8 along scenic lakeside trails with a post race cookout.

Vol State is a legendary 314 mile point to point road race from Missouri to the Rock on Sand Mountain in Georgia, starting with a ferry across the Mississippi. Runners must be self reliant in July heat with no race aid stations.

Tackle scenic, technical trails at Sawnee Mountain Preserve on July 11, 2026, choosing between 3.1 miles or 4.0 miles. Limited to 325 runners, this fast, friendly trail run features challenging climbs, rocky singletrack, a water station mid..

Experience Cherokee Forest on rugged ridgelines, river views and historic trails for an ultramarathon near Tellico Plains. Choose 130K, 70K or Waucheesi, enjoy lantern lit night stations, on course aid and a finish festival with live tracki..

Multi day trail camp in Nantahala National Forest with guided group runs, navigation, community service and team building. Open to adults of all abilities with 10k to 27 mile routes, shared meals and relaxed campsite vibes.

Hit the trails at Red Top Mountain State Park on July 25 for the Red Top Roaster Trail Run, with scenic 8.85 mile and 3.1 mile courses over rolling, forgiving terrain. Presented by Chateau Elan and capped at 325 runners, it suits all levels..

Run looped trails at the Dog Days of Summer Trail Race in Grandview to support Flying Pigs Sanctuary and animals in rural Tennessee. Timed events from 1 hour to 24 hour on 1 or 3 mile loops, plus free tent camping and a glamping auction.

Event details Dirty Spokes "Road Atlanta" is a trail running event at Road Atlanta, Braselton, Georgia on September 19, 2026. The event offers two distances: 9.10 Miles 4.55 Miles Registration is open with a participant cap of 3..

Assault on Yonah Mountain is a timed uphill run to the summit in Cleveland, Georgia, covering about 2.5 miles with 1650 feet of gain. Expect rocky, technical climbs and a demanding but rewarding summit finish.

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.

Join the Dirty Spokes Chattahoochee Pointe Trail Run on October 10, 2026 in Suwanee, GA for 3.1 or 6.2 mile runnable trails through smooth, flat single and double track woods. Limited to 275 runners so register early for shirts and awards.

Run scenic, technical trails in Chattahoochee National Forest with 50K, 30K and 15K options, starting at Shallowford iron bridge over the Toccoa River. Expect single track, creek crossings, steep climbs, stocked aid stations, and canine 15K..

Flatrock at Harbins Park in Dacula, GA offers scenic single track trail races: 50K, 13.2 mile loop and the daring 50/50 Challenge. Expect rolling wooded trails, limited spots and past sellouts so register early.

The FSR 100 is a bold 100 mile mountain road race through the Tennessee and North Georgia mountains, based in Copperhill TN on October 17, 2026. Expect a scenic loop with nearly 15,000 feet of climbing, rivers, fall color and a 32 hour time..

Tackle a rugged trail marathon or 12 mile at Fort Mountain State Park, with rocky single track, waterfalls and big climbs for a true mountain challenge. This non profit race caps entries and returns proceeds to help preserve the park.