Trail Running calendar near Helen 2026-2027

A trail running event at Fausett Farms in the Georgia Mountains on May 30th, 2026, offering 10k and 15k courses with packet pick up the day before and before the race; registration is through UltraSignup and closes the morning of the event.

A grassroots trail half marathon in Sky Valley, GA, offering clock times only and no shirts or awards. Day-of registration is cash only and volunteers receive a complimentary entry to the next 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.

A trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve where solo runners or relay teams complete four 2 mile loops with a BYOB beer challenge, chip timing, post-race games, giveaways and awards.

A timed trail festival in Maryville with 24, 12 and 6 hour events plus relays and night options on a 2.2 mile wooded loop. On-site aid, live music and a Double Ultra option with matching medals are part of the weekend.

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 at Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve in Gainesville, GA with 7 mile, 3 mile, and 0.5 mile kids options. The courses include a suspension bridge, creek crossings, elevation gain, and parking pass requirements.

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 4 running and rucking event in Madisonville, TN offering **17.76 miles** and **7.4 miles**, an on-site ruck division with weight rules, and a virtual option with GPS-supported submissions between July 2 and July 8.

Multi-distance timed events on the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna GA with out-and-back loops on asphalt and grass, staffed aid stations and on-course volunteers. Proceeds support homeless charities and donations are requested.

A July 4 community run at Lakewood Nature Preserve offering 5K and 3K run or walk options, a post-run potluck, fireworks and optional camping; free entry requires club membership or a $10 donation alternative.

Merrill's Mile in Dahlonega, GA runs July 10 to 12, 2026 and offers 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour timed events. The paved one mile loop is USATF certified and served by a single stocked aid station.

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.

The Cherokee in Tellico Plains TN on July 18, 2026 offers 130K, 70K and a new 24-mile Waucheesi Vert Challenge across trails and historic routes. The event features on-course aid stations, YouTube live coverage, and required safety gear.

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.