Trail Running calendar near Helen 2025-2026

Take in Tellico Reservoir views on runnable East Lakeshore Trail at Firewater Ultra, with 100K, 50K sunrise or sunset, relay, and a new 25K ruck. Enjoy lakeside singletrack and a sunset finish option for the 50K.

The Battle at Big Creek is an annual trail running event hosted by Dirty Spokes Productions, taking place at Big Creek Trails in Roswell, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 9.4 miles or 5.0 miles, offering a challenging..

Enjoy fall trail loops around Lake Hartwell at Sadlers Creek Stumble on Oct 25 and 26, with distances from 10K to a 100 mile ultra. Weekend camping and proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Run mountain trails to Rabun Bald in Sky Valley, Georgia on October 25 and 26, 2025, choosing a challenging 50K or a shorter 25K. Expect waterfall views, big elevation gain and finisher swag including a medal, pint glass and hat.

Get spooky and go the distance at Thriller Lake, a Halloween endurance event around Miller Lake with 12, 6, and 3 hour timed loops or a family Trick or Treat Fun Run on the 2.2 mile course. Costumes, contests, and on site coffee add the fun..

Pumpkin Butt is a festive 50K in Kennesaw GA: five 10K loops where runners must bring a pumpkin that may be randomly assigned to carry for a prize. Open and free to GUTS members only, cupless with an aid station at the start and finish.

Fire Tower Frenzy : Ellijay, GA, Nov 1, 2025 Fire Tower Frenzy is a trail running event near Ellijay, Georgia. The event offers two distances: 40 Miler 100K Registration closes Oct 26 (check the event website for details). Course and logi..

Challenge yourself on the scenic Paris Mountain trails in Greenville with a tough 16K trail run and a competitive 7k cross country race. Expect steep climbs, lakeside views and USATF state championship racing for a memorable November race d..

Join the Cancer Sucks 5K Walk/Run on Sunday, November 2, 2025 in Canton, Georgia on the Etowah River greenway. Run or walk to support The Shelley Foundation and raise funds for families affected by cancer.

Tackle the Chestnut Chase 10K at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park, a scenic trail with a steep opening climb and a rewarding downhill finish. All proceeds support NCMTR and the Chestnut Mountain Foundation.

Event overview Cohutta Madness takes place on November 15, 2025 in Chatsworth, GA, at Conausaga Lake Road near Lake Conausaga. The event is a timed loop race with three time options: 12-hour, 8-hour, and 4-hour. Participants may run as many..

Back On The Ranch Trail Run Back On The Ranch Trail Run takes place on October 3 and 4, 2025, in Los Olivos, CA. The event offers timed and multi-duration trail options. Distances and formats listed for the event include: 3 hour 6 hour 12..

Join the community for the second annual Run at the Rock at Woodland High School on November 15, 2025, featuring a scenic 5K and a fun 1 Mile on grass and rugged trails. Tackle the 90 foot ascent known as The Rock for a memorable challenge.

Run the Looking Glass 100k, a scenic 62 mile trail ultramarathon in Pisgah Forest with about 10,500 ft of climb. Expect technical singletrack, high balds and waterfalls, strong aid stations, custom finisher award and post race craft beer.

Run through Chateau Elan vineyards and woodsy trails with 3 or 5.5 mile options in this scenic vineyard run. Limited to 325 runners and finishing includes a complimentary Chateau Elan wine tasting and awards for top finishers.

The Harvest Creek Classic is a 5K running event held at Cauley Creek Park in Johns Creek, Georgia. Featuring a USATF-certified 3.1-mile rubberized trail, the course offers scenic views of the Chattahoochee River, sports courts, athletic fie..

Take on the Duncan Ridge Trail at scenic Vogel State Park in Blairsville, GA, choosing a 50K with over 10,000 feet of climbing or a shorter 30K. Both races start and finish at Lake Trahlyta and traverse beautiful backcountry singletrack.

Take on scenic trails past the 729 foot Amicalola Falls in Dawsonville GA on December 6, 2025, with options for a full marathon or half. Expect steep climbs, mostly singletrack terrain, and a memorable mountain finish.

Join The Conquer at Amicalola Falls on Dec 6, 2025, a backyard ultra where runners repeat a marked loop every hour until one remains. Each entrant carries a $100 bill and the last runner standing wins a cash prize that grows with entries.

The Dirty Spokes Off The Grid Fort Yargo Cannonball Run is a trail running event held at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 8.75 miles or 3.10 miles. The race features a mix of smooth an..