Trail Running calendar near Helen 2026-2027

A lakefront loop ultra at Fort Loudon State Historic Park near Vonore TN offering 3.65 mile laps in 3, 6, 12 and 24 hour formats plus a 6 hour ruck and awards including a $500 prize for beating the 24 hour course record.

Trail ultraraces at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA offering 100 mile, 40 mile and 40 km options on Duncan Ridge with substantial elevation gain, multiple support locations and volunteer credit toward future entries.

A trail event at Vogel State Park on August 22, 2026 featuring a 50 Miler and Marathon. H9 trail club membership is required and fees cover awards, a t shirt, site rental, and food.

Community-focused trail event at Boling Park featuring a roughly 5K trail run, a kids one mile fun run, live music and food trucks.

Trail races on Bauxite Ridge in Collegedale, TN on September 7, 2026, featuring a 15K, 8K and 1K kids run with marked single track, stocked aid stations, cupless hydration policy, and awards for podium finishers.

A backyard-ultra style trail event in Marietta, GA featuring a 1.5 to 2 mile loop repeated toward a 50K target or beyond; the race is untimed and self-supported, with limited facilities and opportunities to share aid and food.

Experience a 13.1 mile trail race through the Mountain Bridge Wilderness Area featuring 2,000 feet of elevation gain and views of Rainbow Falls. This cup-less event explores the rugged single-track paths of Jones Gap State Park.

An off road 3 mile obstacle course with mud pits, hills, water and multiple waves at Harmony Family Center in Maryville on September 12, 2026. A separate 1K youth run allows an adult to accompany young children.

A fundraising run at NOGAWILD in Cleveland, GA offering a 2.8 mile two lap course, a 1 mile kids run, and a virtual 2.8 mile option. The all terrain route follows park pathways and the Safari Drive Thru road with varied surfaces.

A free one-day community trail festival in Atlanta on September 16, 2026 with a casual 3.5 mile group run, an expo of local races and brands, food, raffles, and vendor booths at Big Peach Running Co. South Fulton.

A multi-distance trail running event on the Pinhoti near Dalton, GA, held September 18–19, 2026, featuring mostly single track, ridgelines and rocky sections. Bus transport and crew access are provided for several distances.

Road Atlanta Trail Run is an event at Road Atlanta organized by Dirty Spokes Productions. The organizer runs off road cycling adventures and offers custom bike builds.

An annual trail event at Pinecrest Academy offering a 5K trail run, a three-lap 1 Mile kids run, and a donation-only Ghost Runner option, with finisher medals for all and age-group awards.

Experience a scenic 8k trail race through the forests and wetlands of Lake Conestee Nature Park. Run or walk a five mile loop featuring natural trails and boardwalks with views of the lake and local wildlife.

A one way uphill trail event of about 2.5 miles up Yonah Mountain with 1,650 feet of ascent. A ruck division requires 15 pounds for women and 20 pounds for men, and finishers receive a medal.

Take on a 10 mile intown trail through shaded pine and hardwood at Southside Park in Atlanta on Oct 3 2026, with twisty singletrack, steep descents and creek crossings. Proceeds support MTB Atlanta and local trail stewardship.

A trail race in Franklin, NC offering 25K and 50K courses that ascend to Wayah Bald, with multiple aid stations, post-race music and food trucks, and a field capped at 150 entrants.

A Stroll in the Park in Canton, GA on October 3, 2026 features 8 hour and 12 hour endurance runs on an approximate one mile crushed gravel loop. The event includes one aid station, lap counting technology, parking, and completion awards.

A trail race in Dahlonega, Georgia on October 3, 2026 offering a 50K and a half marathon on three roughly 10 mile loops through waterfalls, stream crossings and rocky climbs with three aid stations and a 12 hour cut off.

Experience a scenic 13.1 mile trail loop through Paris Mountain State Park featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Run past tranquil lakes and waterfalls while enjoying panoramic summit views and vibrant fall foliage.