Trail Running calendar near Helen 2026-2027

A demanding 74-mile point-to-point trail race across Georgia's mountains, featuring 16,000 feet of elevation change. Runners carry a railroad spike the entire way to throw into a coffin at the finish. Finishing under 24 hours qualifies you..

Run or walk along the beautiful Firefly Trail in Athens for a USATF certified 5K or a free kids Fun Run. This community event supports local youth programming at the Heard Park Community Center.

The Savage Race - Atlanta Spring will take place in Emerson on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run between 3 and 5 miles.

Experience the 10th annual Iron Hill trail run at Red Top Mountain State Park. Choose between two distances on a course featuring single track trails and old fire road beds through the Georgia woods.

Test your endurance in the Pisgah National Forest with a 26 mile trek featuring over 5600 feet of elevation gain. Carry a 20lb pack through the North Carolina wilderness in this physical event organized by Green Beret Fitness.

Conquer a three mile obstacle course with your favorite canine companion. This event features 17 obstacles and includes both competitive timed waves and a non competitive fun run for the whole family.

Participate in chip timed trail races through woods and along river banks in Calhoun. This event offers 10K and 5K trail runs plus a 1 mile kids track run to support family foundations and local scholarships.

Event Information The DT Stone Anvil is a set of trail races over 200 miles and shorter distances. The event takes place in the Cohutta Mountains of northern Georgia inside Fort Mountain State Park. The races occur over several days. Distan..

Explore the trails around Helen, Georgia with the Helenback Race Series. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 4-mile run, all starting and finishing by the Chattahoochee River. Stick around after for food, drinks, and music.

This 3-mile trail race kicks off the Root & Rise WellFest at the Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA in Woodstock. It includes a kids' fun run, and all proceeds support CORE Community School. After the run, enjoy the festival with food, music, and..

Explore three stunning sections of Georgia's national forest in this ultramarathon. Choose between a 100-mile or 50-mile course, each with significant elevation. The event offers generous cutoff times for both distances.

Gather your team for an epic 200 mile relay adventure through the scenic mountains of Western North Carolina. Choose between 6, 9, or 12 person squads to conquer 36 legs starting from the beautiful Pisgah National Forest.

Experience a rhythmic trail run through the shaded woods of Pleasant Ridge County Park. Choose between 10K and Half Marathon distances while supporting an inclusive community camp for children and adults with disabilities.

The Georgia Allatoona Park Spring will take place in Acworth on Saturday 25 April 2026. You can run 7 miles.

A 50K and 25K trail event plus a 50K team relay at Chattahoochee Pointe Park on April 25, 2026, run on a 5 km gravel loop along the Chattahoochee River; cash prizes are offered for new 50K course records.

Tackle Georgia's highest peak at the Brasstown Bald Buster. This 5k road race climbs 1,700 feet, with a separate rucking division for those who want to carry extra weight. Join the challenge for a scenic, no-frills ascent in North Georgia.

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.

This 100 km point-to-point run takes you on an urban tour of Atlanta from Kennesaw Mountain to the summit of Stone Mountain. The course passes city landmarks and uses a mix of sidewalks, paths, and some trails. It's run as an adventure with..

Experience the beauty of Rocky Face Ridge Park at this annual trail race featuring a 10 mile loop with 2000 feet of elevation gain. Choose between 10 mile, 50k, or 50 mile distances with generous cutoffs and full support.

Experience a scenic 5 mile loop through the natural trails of Lakeside Park in Piedmont. Enjoy chip timed results, finisher medals, and a post race pancake celebration in a beautiful lakeside setting.