Trail Running calendar near Gainesville 2026-2027

A 5K trail run at Big Sandy Creek Dairy Farm in Madison, GA on May 16, 2026, held on farm trails with awards across overall, masters, and age groups. Half of the proceeds support the Georgia Dairy Youth Foundation.

Explore a mix of service roads and single track on a 5K or 10K trail run in the Dawson Forest Wildlife Management Area. Participants receive a t-shirt and a custom finisher poker chip. The course is well-marked with signs and volunteers.

This trail race in Georgia's Appalachian Foothills goes from meadow to mountain on a double-track course. Choose between a 10K or 15K distance with rolling hills and climbs. All finishers get a medal and t-shirt.

Experience a minimalist trail race through the scenic terrain of Sky Valley, Georgia. Runners tackle a half marathon distance featuring the Bartram Trail and Rabun Bald without traditional race swag or awards.

Experience the beauty of suburban Atlanta trails at this limited capacity event in Cumming. Choose between two distances on a well groomed course featuring rolling hills and flowing single track paths.

The FCA Endurance Race in Oakwood, GA, offers a 5k, 10k, and multi-hour timed events on a one-mile paved campus loop. Set up your tent in the "Tent City" area with full support, including aid, medical, and gym access. Start times vary, with..

Join the Miles for Mimosas 5K at Talk of the Table in Sugar Hill. Run or walk a 5 km course and enjoy a social mimosa with friends and fellow participants at this vineyard themed event.

Experience a mud filled obstacle course at the Georgia International Horse Park in Atlanta. Enjoy incredible mud pits and a post race party with free entry for spectators to cheer you on.

Run through the scenic Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve on a choice of 7-mile or 3-mile trail courses. The route features a suspension bridge, creek crossings, and pine-needle covered paths. A kids fun run is also available.

The Underground Circus 100 The Underground Circus 100 is an ultramarathon event held on July 4, 2026, in Kennesaw, Georgia. The course uses the Kennesaw Mountain trail and surrounding areas, featuring mixed surfaces of trail, gravel road, a..

Event Details Merrill's Mile takes place from July 10-12, 2026. The event location is Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA. The races offered are 48 Hour, 24 Hour, 12 Hour, and 6 Hour events. Course Description The event takes place on a p..

Experience a scenic trail run through the rolling hills and technical single track paths of Sawnee Mountain Nature Preserve. Choose between 4.0 and 3.1 mile distances featuring beautiful views of the Georgia woods.

Event Distances The event offers three distances: 130K (85 miles) 70K (46 miles) Waucheesi Challenge (24 miles) Course Details The routes take place in the Cherokee National Forest near Tellico Plains, Tennessee. They follow historic path..

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.

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.

Experience trail running near the Blue Ridge Mountains with 15K and 5K races at Table Rock State Park. Navigate creek crossings and climbs toward Pinnacle Mountain to earn finisher awards and enjoy mountain views.

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 Yeti Snakebite 50/50 is a multi-loop trail run at Sweetwater State Park in Georgia. Runners have 8.88 hours to cover as much distance as they can on a hilly course in the August heat. There are no cutoffs and no DNFs.