Trail Running calendar near Helen 2026-2027

Honor fallen service members and first responders at this flat out and back one mile race in Greenville SC. Runners of all speeds are welcome to participate in this chip timed competitive event.

This trail race in Georgia's Appalachian Foothills goes from meadow to mountain on a double-track course. Choose between a 10K or 15K distance with rolling hills and climbs. All finishers get a medal and t-shirt.

A grassroots trail half marathon in Sky Valley, Georgia on May 31, 2026. The event offers only timing results, no swag or awards, allows day of cash registration for a fee, and does not permit refunds or transfers.

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 eight mile trail event at Lakewood Nature Preserve combining four two mile loops with a BYOB beer before each lap. Participants may run solo or in relay teams of two to four, with chip timing and post race Beer Olympics.

A timed trail festival in Maryville College Woods with 24hr, 12hr and 6hr events on a 2-mile loop, plus relays, night options, chip timing, on-course aid, and a paired double-ultra medal option.

FCA Endurance Race at the University of North Georgia campus in Oakwood uses a one mile paved loop and offers distances from 5k and 10k to multi hour events up to 24 hour. The event includes Tent City, aid stations, and chip timing for 5k a..

Join the Miles for Mimosas 5K at Talk of the Table in Sugar Hill. Run or walk a 5 km course and enjoy a social mimosa with friends and fellow participants at this vineyard themed event.

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.

Experience a mud filled obstacle course at the Georgia International Horse Park in Atlanta. Enjoy incredible mud pits and a post race party with free entry for spectators to cheer you on.

Run through the scenic Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve on a choice of 7-mile or 3-mile trail courses. The route features a suspension bridge, creek crossings, and pine-needle covered paths. A kids fun run is also available.

A July event in Madisonville, TN featuring 17.76- and 7.4-mile courses, an in-person ruck division with set pack weights, and a virtual 17.76 option; the course follows the Kefauver greenway and local bike trail.

Multi-distance trail and timed events on Kennesaw Mountain Trail with distances from 6 hours to 100 miles. Aid stations are provided and proceeds support services for people experiencing homelessness.

Multi-hour timed running on a certified 0.9951 mile paved loop at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA. The event features one aid station, direction changes every six hours, on site camping, and multiple timed formats.

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.

A mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, Tennessee, with three options: 130K, 70K, and the Waucheesi 24M vertical challenge. Courses use trails in Cherokee National Forest with aid stations, a finish celebration, and live YouTube coverag..

Test your endurance at the Riverwest Nature Preserve with a looped course challenge featuring a 45 minute lap limit and distances ranging from 5 miles to a 50k ultra.

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 event at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, Georgia featuring 7.3 mile and 3.3 mile courses. The longer course includes about 850 ft of vertical gain and a midway aid station with bathrooms.

Hot to Trot is a timed loop challenge in the Georgia summer heat. Choose between a 4-hour or 8-hour event on a flat, one-mile mixed-surface course at Boling Park. An aid station with snacks and drinks supports runners who can set up their o..