Trail Running calendar near Helen 2026-2027

A family friendly 5K mud run at Georgia International Horse Park with obstacles, mud pits and slides. The day includes a pre party and an after party with music, food and beer and offers value and VIP registration options.

Trail races through the 1,440 acre Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve with 7 mile and 3 mile options, a kids fun run for ages 4 to 13, creek crossings, a 140 foot suspension bridge, and preview group runs before the event.

Freedom Trail 5K is a 3.2 miles run held within the trails of Thomas Preserve Park in Watkinsville on July 3, 2026. It is part of Oconee County's America 250 celebration that includes vendors, a kid's zone, live music, and a drone show.

A July 2026 running event in Madisonville, TN offering 17.76- and 7.4-mile looped courses on greenway and bike trail, plus a ruck division and a virtual option with results submitted by participants.

A multi-distance ultra on the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna, GA, with 100 mile, 50 mile, 24 hour and shorter timed options. The flat out and back asphalt and grass course has aid stations, timing mats, and proceeds benefit homeless services.

A free July 4th 5K and 3K run/walk at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. Entry requires Upstate Running Club membership or a $10 donation; camping is available for $25 and the event includes a potluck social and fireworks.

Timed 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour events on a USATF certified one mile paved loop at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA. One aid station supplies food and ice and campsite access opens the Thursday before the event.

Sawnee Mountain Trail Run is an event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization that describes its activities as off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds. No further event details are available.

Mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, TN offering 130K, 70K and a 24 mile Waucheesi Challenge on Benton MacKaye and John Muir trails, with live YouTube coverage, mandatory safety gear, and a finisher buckle program.

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.

A night trail race at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, GA offering two distances with notable elevation gain, a midway aid station on the longer course, and entry prizes for top finishers in the 7.3 mile race.

Hot to Trot at Boling Park in Canton, GA offers 8 hour and 4 hour loop events on an approximately one mile mixed-surface course, a single aid station, and awards for top three men and women in each format.

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.

A 7K trail race at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville SC with a moderate course that follows Lake Placid Trail, Mountain Creek Trail and park roads, finishing at Shelter 3. Registration opens December 21 2025.

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.

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.

Community 5K at Easley High School with a kids mile for sixth grade and below, t-shirt guarantee for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the school cross country and track program.

Community fun run at 775 Dacula Rd in Dacula, GA on August 8, 2026 with 3K and 5K run walk options. Registration runs July 23 to August 8 with a $25 fee and proceeds support the HCA Cross Country Program.