Trail Running calendar near Helen 2026-2027

Chattahoochee Pointe Trail Run is a trail running event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization known for premium off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K run in the Chattahoochee National Forest on the Benton MacKaye Trail and forest roads, featuring technical singletrack, creek crossings and six aid stations.

The second Papertown Trail Races take place October 10, 2026 at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton. Two trail distances (20K and 10K) use chip timing, include marked turns and one water station, and award the top ten men and women in e..

A club-only 5K cross country race on October 13, 2026, running through woods and fields. Free for Atlanta Track Club members, the event has a 1 hour 15 minute course limit and requires guest passes for non-members.

Timed running events in Whittier, NC on a 1.4 mile loop offering 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour formats, lap timing options, aid station support, and on site lodging.

Experience a trail running retreat at Sadlers Creek State Park featuring distances from a 10k to a 100 mile ultra. Enjoy a scenic looped course along Lake Hartwell with lakeside camping and a community campfire atmosphere.

Trail races at Harbins Park in Dacula, GA include a half marathon, a 50K, and a 50/50 challenge that requires completing 50 miles within the 50K 9 hour cutoff. Courses are nontechnical singletrack with accessible aid stations and spectator..

A 100 mile mountain road race around Tennessee and North Georgia with nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain, starting from Camp YMCA Ocoee in Ocoee, TN. Registration closes October 14, 2026.

An 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Recreational Forest near Brevard NC with nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, a capped field of 300, on-course support, a wooden finisher medal, and a virtual entry option.

Trail marathon and 12 mile races at Fort Mountain State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring roughly 5,500 feet of climbing across single track, rocky and mixed use trails and a summit stone wall with fall mountain views.

Experience a Halloween themed endurance race on a 2.2 mile paved loop around Miller Lake. Choose from 12, 6, or 3 hour runs or enjoy a non timed trick or treat fun run with costume contests and candy stations.

A lakeside trail race in Cartersville with two distances, 3.8 miles and 7.5 miles, on an easy fire road surface. Registration includes a tri-blend shirt, chip timing, professionally marked course, and age-group medals.

Sky To Summit is a two-day trail race in Sky Valley, Georgia on October 24-25, 2026, featuring a 50K with 7,500 ft gain and 11 hour cutoff and a 25K with 3,500 ft gain and 5.5 hour cutoff. Event materials include maps, aid charts, and a run..

A multi-format trail event on the East Lakeshore Trail near Greenback TN featuring 100K, 50K options, a two person relay, and a 25K ruck with required pack weights; course maps, aid station details, and optional live tracking are provided.

A 50K event in Kennesaw, GA run as five loops of about 10 km, featuring a pumpkin-carry tradition, cupless aid at the start/finish, and a canned food drive. The run is open and free to GUTS members.

A tailgate-style backyard ultra in Greenville featuring repeated 5 km laps on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, hourly raffle prizes, vendors, games and football on a big screen, with proceeds benefiting OVC Kenya.

A 1 mile lap race at Vogel State Park offering 8 hour and 4 hour divisions on a gravel and single track loop around Lake Trahlyta. Entry includes a jacket and finisher medal and proceeds benefit the park.

Chateau Elan Muscadine Run in Braselton GA offers 3.2 and 5.9 mile vineyard and trail courses on November 14, 2026. The event is capped at 275 participants and includes a free wine tasting and a discounted hotel rate.

Looking Glass 100K in Pisgah Forest NC is a single-loop trail race of about 62 miles with roughly 10,600 ft of climb. The course visits high elevation balds and waterfalls and requires strict mandatory safety gear and GPS tracking.

A USATF certified 5K on a paved trail at Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia. Registration opens March 18 and the fee is $35; registration includes a tri blend shirt, chip timing, and age group medals.