Trail Running calendar near Forsyth County 2026-2027

A mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, Tennessee on July 18, 2026 offering 130K, 70K and a 24-mile Waucheesi Challenge with live YouTube coverage and aid stations both day and night.

A faith-based endurance race series in Cumming, GA on July 18, 2026, presented by Harben Health Project and For The Kingdom. Distances offered are 5, 9, and 13 miles; the event is held in memory of the organizer's father.

Experience a relaxed weekend of mountain running and community at the Nantahala National Forest. This adult trail camp features group runs and forest adventures for all activity levels in a social campground setting.

Experience a scenic trail run along the Lake Allatoona shoreline at Red Top Mountain State Park. Choose between 3.1 or 8.85 mile courses featuring a mix of rolling hills and wooded single track paths.

An evening trail race at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula offering 7.3 mile and 3.3 mile courses with notable elevation gain and a midrace aid station on the longer course.

Hot to Trot is a timed endurance event in Canton, Georgia offering 4 hour and 8 hour options on an approximately one mile mixed-surface loop at Boling Park, with one aid station and awards for top three men and women.

A multi-part event at the Athens YMCA on August 1, 2026 featuring a cross country 5K through the woods, a one-lap track Fun Run, and a Phantom Runner shirt option with on-site pickup.

The Dark and Dirty Night Race will take place in Experiment on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.

HCA Cross Country Fun Run in Dacula, GA on August 8, 2026 offers 3K and 5K Run/Walk options with a $25 fee; all proceeds support the HCA Cross County Program.

A weekend trail event near Vogel State Park with three distances on the Duncan Ridge corridor, notable elevation gain, on course support, and volunteer credit for helpers.

A cross country season opener at the University of West Georgia with middle school, high school and community races, community fundraising through Carrollton Kiwanis, and awards for individual and team results.

H9 Dragon runs a 50 Miler and a marathon at Vogel State Park on August 22, 2026. Event entry requires H9 trail club membership and registration closes August 4.

An 8.88 hour timed trail event in August in Atlanta with multi-loop laps over river and through woods. The race has a no DNF, no cutoff, no crew policy and a flat $88.80 entry fee.

Community-focused trail event at Boling Park featuring a roughly 5K trail run, a kids one mile fun run, live music and food trucks.

A timed trail event at Lake Zwerner in Dahlonega offering 24, 12, and 6 hour formats on a 4.545 mile loop with steep climbs, rocky sections, one aid station, and a community donation to local youth sports.

Trail races on Bauxite Ridge in Collegedale, TN on September 7, 2026, featuring a 15K, 8K and 1K kids run with marked single track, stocked aid stations, cupless hydration policy, and awards for podium finishers.

Trail races at Sloppy Floyd State Park in Summerville, GA offering 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a special 20-mile Double The Fun option for the 20th anniversary. Trail terrain includes wide paths, single-track, climbs to Becky's Bluff and..

An untimed backyard ultra-style trail event in Marietta, GA with a 1.5 to 2 mile loop. Runners self-support and may complete loops to reach or exceed a 50K distance while sharing aid and food with others.

A 5k all-terrain run through North Georgia Wildlife Park with animal encounters and a meet and greet with Scottish Highland cows. Options include a 1 mile fun run and a virtual run, and proceeds benefit Creation Encounters.