Trail Running calendar near Helen 2025-2026

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 course that includes a mix of single and double track trail..

Firewater Ultra is a trail running event held in Greenback, Tennessee, along the scenic East Lakeshore Trail of the Tellico Reservoir. Celebrating its 11th year, the race offers multiple distances including a 100K, 50K (with Sunrise and Sunset start options), a 50K two-person relay, and a new 25K ru..

The Thriller Lake 12 Hour will take place in Hoschton on Saturday 25 October 2025. You can run between 3 and 12 kilometers.

The Sadlers Creek Stumble is a fall trail running and camping event held at Sadlers Creek State Park in Anderson, South Carolina. It offers multiple race distances including a 32-hour 100-mile challenge, marathon, half marathon, and 10k, all set on scenic, looped trails around Lake Hartwell. The cou..

The Georgia Sky to Summit is a scenic trail running event held in Sky Valley, Georgia, featuring two race distances: a challenging 50K with 7,500 feet of elevation gain and an 11-hour cutoff, and a 25K with 3,500 feet of gain and a 5.5-hour cutoff. The course showcases stunning mountain landscapes,..

Pumpkin Butt is a unique 50K running event held in Kennesaw, Georgia, featuring a challenging course of five loops, each approximately 10 kilometers. The race has a festive and community-focused atmosphere, requiring each participant to bring a pumpkin, which they may carry during the run, adding a..

Fire Tower Frenzy is a challenging trail running event held in Ellijay, Georgia, featuring two distances: a 40-mile race and a new 100K option. The course traverses the scenic Cohutta Wildlife Management Area across Gilmer and Murray counties, including summiting Grassy Mountain and visiting a histo..

Chestnut Chase is a 10K trail race in Canton, NC at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on Sunday, Nov 9, 2025. The course opens with a steep 600-foot gain in the first two miles up Papertown Express, then rolls via the Old Timer trail to a downhill finish. Runners savor fall views along the route as they..

The Chateau Elan Muscadine Run, hosted by Dirty Spokes Productions, is an annual vineyard and trail running event held at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia. The race offers two distance options: 5.5 miles (two laps) and 3.0 miles (one lap), featuring a scenic course that winds through vineyards, gr..

The Tierra Redonda Mountain Trail Run and Camp is a trail running event held in Bradley, California. It offers multiple race distances including 48-hour, 24-hour, 20km, 10km, and 5km options, catering to a wide range of endurance levels. The event takes place in a scenic mountain setting, providing..

Cohutta Madness is an ultramarathon event held near Conausaga Lake in Chatsworth, Georgia, featuring timed loop races of 4, 8, and 12 hours. Participants run around Lake Conausaga, the highest lake in Georgia, on mostly flat trails surrounded by scenic rhododendron, hemlocks, and soft pine straw for..

The Community "Run at the Rock" 5K Trail Run takes place at Woodland High School in Cartersville, Georgia. This event features a challenging 5K course known for its mix of grass and rugged trails, highlighted by a steep 90-foot ascent called "The Rock" during the second mile. The race tests runners'..

Looking Glass 100k is a scenic ultramarathon through Pisgah National Forest around Looking Glass Rock, near Asheville, North Carolina. The route covers about 62 miles with roughly 10,600 feet of elevation gain and loss, weaving through diverse ecosystems—from cove hardwoods and boreal balsam woods t..

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 fields, and playgrounds. The trail extends across the Rogers Br..

Set among the North Georgia Mountains, the Duncan Ridge Trail 50K/30K starts and finishes at Vogel State Park’s Lake Trahlyta in Blairsville, GA. The race uses the Coosa Backcountry Trail and the famed Duncan Ridge Trail, offering a punishing out-and-back course with over 10,000 feet of elevation ga..

The Conquer is a Backyard Ultra held in Dawsonville, Georgia, at Amicalola Falls State Park. Runners tackle a 3.8-mile loop that climbs via East Ridge, Mountain Laurel, and the AT Approach trails, returning to the falls with elevation gain. The loop is repeated hourly until only one competitor remai..

Amicalola Falls Marathon takes place in Amicalola Falls State Park, near Dawsonville, GA, offering a full marathon and a half marathon through forested trails with stunning park vistas and Georgia’s tallest cascading waterfall, Amicalola Falls. The full course consists of two 13.1-mile loops and inc..

Helen Holiday Half & 10K is a scenic trail race in Helen, Georgia, with a festive, holiday-themed atmosphere. Distances include a half marathon and a 10K on mostly trail with a big climb and technical sections; hikers welcome. The course has no mile markers or age-group awards; the emphasis is on en..

The Longest Night is a unique overnight trail running event held at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. Runners can choose from multiple distances including 50 miles, 50K, marathon, half marathon, and 10K, all run on a 1.5-mile loop through wide grassy trails with rolling hills. The race sta..

The Summit Showdown is a challenging trail running event held in Dacula, Georgia, at Little Mulberry Park. Scheduled for December 28, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 10 Mile course with approximately 1,400 feet of vertical gain and a 5K featuring around 500 feet of elevation gain, including a..