Trail Running calendar near Flowery Branch 2026-2027

Run the Trailblazer 5K on the scenic Firefly Trail at Dudley Park in Athens, a Peachtree qualifying race supporting children's programs at Heard Park Community Center. Family friendly with a free kids fun run and virtual option.

Join the Hop Into Spring 5K Run Walk at Hobbs Farm Park Greenway Trailhead in Carrollton, GA for a scenic paved 5K that benefits the Grimes Foundation. Register by Feb 28 to guarantee a race shirt.

Tackle wooded single and double track at Red Top Mountain State Park on April 4, 2026 in the Dirty Spokes Iron Hill trail run. Choose 7.5 or 3.8 miles and enjoy rugged trails, medals and a capped field for an intimate race day vibe.

A trail ultra at Fort Yargo State Park near Winder, Georgia, on a 15.6 mile loop run twice for the 50K or once for the 25K. The course is fully marked with stocked aid stations, drop bags for 50K, and a canine 25K option.

Push your limits at Stone Anvil, a rugged trail race series in Fort Mountain State Park with steep climbs, technical singletrack and scenic lakeside views. Choose from One&Done and 50K up to 100 Miler and epic 200 Miler distances.

Trail races in Helen Georgia include a marathon, half marathon and a 4 miler on Unicoi State Park trails. The event features aid stations, strict cutoffs, riverfront start and finish, and a post race party with food and music.

A certified 5K at Kennesaw State University on April 18, 2026, starting and finishing at The Perch and following Noonday Creek Trail; participants receive a T-shirt and there is an awards ceremony with free food and drinks.

Feral Mtn is a rugged ultramarathon in Ellijay GA that threads forest roads and singletrack across three national forest sections. Pick the 100 mile or 50 mile route for a true mountain test with bold climbs and remote aid stations.

Hit the trails at Allatoona Creek Park in Acworth Georgia on April 25 2026 for the Dirty Spokes Spring Trail Run with 6.9 mile and 3.75 mile options. Tackle gravel grass and dirt trails and chase medals for top finishers.

A fast, flat trail race on a 5 kilometer loop along the Chattahoochee River in Suwanee, Georgia. Offers **50K** and **25K** solo options plus a 50K team relay for up to five runners, with cash prizes for new 50K course records.

Take on the Brasstown Bald Buster, a scenic but tough 5K climb to Georgia's highest peak with about 1,700 feet of ascent. A ruck division follows the same course and every finisher earns a shirt and medal.

Trail races at Cherokee Bluff Park on April 25, 2026 organized by Revolution Running, offering 5K, 10K, or both for a 15K challenge with a mug for those who complete both.

Originally planned as a point to point 100 mile trail race in Robbinsville, NC with about 22,000 ft of gain, the Appalachian 100 has been cancelled. A 50 mile option had also been listed and the event was organised by Run Bum Races.

Run a point to point 100K from Kennesaw Mountain to Stone Mountain, passing Atlanta landmarks from Piedmont Park to Turner Field. Expect rolling hills, urban trails and aid stations along the way.

A 104 mile trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest featuring about 33,000 ft of gain and loss, 20 aid stations, strict qualification and cut off requirements, and a 48 hour time limit; serves as a 2027 qualifier for Western States a..

Cruel Jewel 50 is a rugged point to point trail run across the North Georgia Mountains, covering about 57.5 miles from Blairsville to Blue Ridge. Expect steep climbs, rocky ridgelines, old growth forests, a historic Toccoa River bridge, and..

Tackle rolling trails at Fort Yargo with Don's Backyard BBQ Trail Run offering 20K and 10K solo distances made of repeated 5K laps. Limited to 225 runners, the event includes a BBQ dinner and race shirt and supports the Yargo Trail Crew.

Enjoy the Rabun Half Marathon in Sky Valley on May 31, 2026, a scenic trail course past Ammon Falls and stretches of the Bartram Trail with views of Rabun Bald. This grassroots run celebrates pure trail running with no t shirts, no swag, an..

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.

Join the Miles for Mimosas 5K in Sugar Hill for a fun run along the scenic Sugar Hill Greenway, finishing with a complimentary mimosa. Options include an in person 5K, virtual 5K, or a Sip & Stroll for all paces.