Trail Running calendar near Helen 2026-2027

An obstacle 5K and family Fun Run in Maryville, TN on May 9, 2026 featuring 20 mud obstacles, team and individual awards, on-site vendors, and proceeds supporting therapeutic programs at Camp Montvale.

This 104-mile ultramarathon traverses the Chattahoochee National Forest with 33,000 feet of climbing. It qualifies for major lottery races and has strict entry requirements for experienced trail runners.

A 57.5 mile point-to-point trail race from Blairsville to Blue Ridge, GA, featuring technical single-track, 10 aid stations and roughly 17,000 feet of ascent and descent through the Chattahoochee National Forest.

The Don's Backyard Bbq 20k Trail Run Challenge will take place in Winder on Saturday 16 May 2026. You can run 20 kilometers.

A 3.1 mile trail run at Big Sandy Creek Dairy Farm in Madison, Georgia on May 16, 2026. Half of the proceeds support youth agricultural education through the Georgia Dairy Youth Foundation and registration has a $25 fee.

Experience an adventurous trail race in the heart of Paris Mountain State Park. Run the 12K course and take on the long climb to the top of the mountain for a unique running experience in Greenville.

A multi-hour trail event near Cleveland Tennessee offering 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour races plus a rucking option. The 4.35 mile wooded loop has rolling hills, creek crossings, marked aid stations, and finisher and placement awards.

Trail races in Dawsonville, GA on May 24, 2026 feature 5K and 10K routes over forest service roads and single track. The course is marked and supported, a wildlife area waiver is required, and finishers receive a shirt and poker chip.

A competitive 1 mile Memorial Day race in Greenville at The Kroc Center that honors fallen service members and first responders. The third annual Honor Tower Mile welcomes participants of all paces.

Trail race in the Georgia Mountains at Fausett Farms on May 30, 2026, offering 10k and 15k courses. Registration is via UltraSignup with no onsite entries; packet pick up is available at Big Peach Running Company and at Fausett Farms.

A grassroots trail half marathon in Sky Valley, Georgia on May 31, 2026, offering clock timing only with no shirts, swag, or awards. Day of registration is cash only and volunteers receive a complimentary entry to the next June race.

Haw Creek Park Trail Run is a trail running event at Haw Creek Park presented by Dirty Spokes Productions. The organizer describes offering premium off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

An 8 mile trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve combining four 2 mile laps into solo or relay formats with a BYOB beer challenge before each lap. Post-race activities include giveaways, a hot dog bar and Beer Olympics.

A timed trail festival on a 2.2 mile loop at McArthur Pavilion offering 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour options plus relays, chip timing, aid, live music and on-site packet pickup.

A multi-format endurance event at the University of North Georgia offering a one-mile loop, time-based runs up to 24 hours, plus 5K and 10K courses on campus trails and greenways. Aid stations, a parking hub, and a 100-mile challenge are in..

A community 5K on the Sugar Hill Greenway with chip timing, race shirt, finisher medal, and a complimentary mimosa or juice. The event includes a Sip & Stroll and a virtual option and supports the Georgia Alliance for Breast Cancer.

Test your endurance at The Preserve at Lakewood in a unique elimination race. Complete two mile laps on rolling grass trails as the time limit grows shorter with every loop from sunrise to sunset.

A family-friendly mud run at Georgia International Horse Park on June 20, 2026, featuring a 5K course with mud pits, obstacles, and slides. The day includes a pre-party, an after-party with music and food, and on-site packet pick up and ame..

Trail races of 7 miles and 3 miles wind through Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve, featuring rhododendron groves, creeks, and a 140 foot suspension bridge. A short kids trail run is offered for ages 4 to 13.

A patriotic July 4 running event at the Madisonville Kefauver Pavilion offering 17.76 miles and 7.4 miles with in-person and virtual options. A ruck division with specified pack weights runs on an asphalt greenway and bike trail course.