Trail Running calendar near Helen 2025-2026

The 12 Hour Resolution Run/Walk will take place in Greenville on Saturday 3 January 2026. You can run between 3 and 12 kilometers.

The Fierce Dragon (H9) is a challenging multi-distance ultramarathon event held at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Georgia. It features several races including a 200-mile "Full Fury," 100-mile "Firestarter," 100K "Frozen Toe," 40-mile "Flintstrike," 40K "Frost Talon," and the 25K Coosa Challenge. T..

The Tsali Ultra is an annual trail running event held in Almond, North Carolina, within the scenic Nantahala National Forest. It features multiple race distances: 8K, 30K, and 50K, showcasing the world-class Tsali Trail System alongside Fontana Lake. The course offers rolling, well-groomed trails wi..

The Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra will take place in Slater-Marietta from Saturday 31 January 2026 to Sunday 1 February 2026. You can run 4 miles.

The Red Top Rumble is a scenic 11.5-mile trail race held at Red Top Mountain State Park near Cartersville, Georgia. Suitable for both first-time trail runners and experienced athletes, the course features winding, moderate to easy wooded trails, several bridge crossings, and stunning views of Lake A..

Gone Loco is an endurance running event held in Athens, Tennessee, featuring distances of 33 miles (55k), 11 miles, and an 11-mile ruck option. The race takes place on the scenic Eureka Trail, a flat, gravel rail-trail known for its runnable surface and beautiful views of woodlands, rural landscapes..

Fort Yargo Thrill In The Hills is a 19th annual trail run at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia. The event offers 5 miles, 13.1 miles (21K), and 50K options, including solo and relay formats. Runners traverse a woods-centered course of rolling hills, single and double-track trails, with roots..

The Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge is a demanding trail race held at Yonah Mountain Trailhead in Georgia, featuring steep, technical terrain with sections of scrambling. Participants can choose from a 25K race with 5,000 feet of climbing over three summits or a 50K race with 10,000 feet of climbi..

Run for the River is a unique 5K trail run held in Danielsville, Georgia, featuring a scenic course through bottomland and upland forests along the Broad River and Blue Stone Creek. The route offers stunning vistas of the river and forested valley from its highest elevation. Walkers are welcome, wit..

The Dirty Spokes Charleston Park Trail Run is an annual event held at Charleston Park in Cumming, Georgia, featuring two trail running distances: 6.2 miles and 4.3 miles. The course offers a mix of single and double track trails with rolling hills, roots, rocks, and elevation changes, providing a ch..

The Coyote Ugly 30K & 50K is a challenging trail race held in the scenic Cohutta Wilderness near Ellijay, Georgia, starting and finishing at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp. Both distances begin with a gravel road section followed by climbs on the Pinhoti trails and Bear Creek, featuring creek cross..

The Tough Frog - Last Man Standing Run or Ruck is a challenging endurance event held in Williamston, South Carolina. Participants choose to either run or ruck with a 30-pound pack, completing 1-mile loops within a strict 20-minute cutoff. The race continues until only one competitor remains, testing..

Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k, part of the Upstate Race Series, takes runners to Table Rock State Park near Pickens, South Carolina. The Bear Crawl 25k is a single brutal loop, while the Foothills 50k comprises two demanding laps. The course climbs over Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock, delivering abou..

The Llama Experience Ultra is a unique trail running event held at Earthshine Lodge in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. Participants can choose from 3-hour, 6-hour, or 12-hour race options, running loops on private, scenic land inhabited by llamas, which runners can see and pet during the race. The cou..

The Georgia Grit Trail Run will take place in Conyers on Sunday 15 March 2026. You can run 10 kilometers.

The Harbins Park Run, organized by Dirty Spokes Productions, is an annual trail running event held at Harbins Park Trails in Dacula, Georgia. The race offers two distances: 7.10 miles and 3.55 miles, both featuring well-marked, double-track trails approximately 5-7 feet wide. The course starts on an..

Canebrake 200 Miler and 100 Miler, held near Atlanta, Georgia (1750 Mt Vernon Rd, Lithia Springs), offers two ultra-distance options: a 200-mile race with a 96-hour limit and a 100-mile race with a 48-hour limit. The course centers on Sweetwater Creek State Park, featuring two loops—a 5-mile inner t..

Georgia Death Race is a 74-mile trail ultramarathon from the Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center in Blairsville to Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia. Runners ascend and descend 16,000 feet each, with an elevation change around 16,000 feet. Participants must carry a 1-pound railroad spike for the d..

The DT Stone Anvil is a challenging trail running event held at Fort Mountain State Park in Chatsworth, Georgia, featuring multiple race distances including 200 miles, 100 miles, 100K, 50K, and timed events up to 72 hours. The course consists of a demanding loop of about 20 miles with 5,000 feet of..

The Knock On Woodstock Trail 13.1 & 10k is a trail running event held at Camp Spearhead within Pleasant Ridge County Park in Marietta, South Carolina. Participants can choose between a half marathon or a 10K loop course featuring approximately 650 feet of rolling elevation per lap and over 90% shade..