Trail Running calendar near Helen 2026-2027

Trail running at Road Atlanta with two distances on a wooded single and double track course. The field start leads into counterclockwise laps, awards are handed out by age and category, and a portion of proceeds supports a high school MTB t..

An 8k trail race at Lake Conestee Nature Park on September 20, 2026, featuring soft trails, single-track sections and wooden boardwalks with 285 feet of elevation gain. Registration includes a finisher medal, free photos, chip timing and po..

Race straight up Yonah Mountain in Georgia. This 2.5 mile timed ascent gains 1650 feet on rocky trails. It features a ruck division and finishes with epic summit views.

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.

Trail races of 25K and 50K in Franklin NC follow the historic Bartram Trail and climb to Wayah Bald with multiple aid stations. After the race there is live music, food service, craft beer and awards.

A 13.1 miles trail race on October 10, 2026 at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville SC, featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain, single-track trails, switchbacks and lakes. Registration includes a finisher medal, bib, photos and post-race..

A limited field trail run at Chattahoochee Pointe Park on October 10, 2026, offering 6.2 mile and 3.1 mile options on smooth, wooded single and double track. Awards and tri blend shirts are part of the event, with registration tiers and lim..

Loop trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blue Ridge, Georgia, featuring singletrack, creek crossings, six aid stations and a canine class for the 15K.

Head to Chestnut Mountain Nature Park for the second annual Papertown Trail Races. Choose between a 10K or a 20K course through scenic Canton trails. The event features chip timing, awards for top finishers, and a no-refund transfer policy.

A grassroots trail event in Dacula, Georgia offering a 50K, a half marathon, and a 50/50 challenge. The course is flowing single track with short hills, accessible aid stations, capped entries, and specific cutoff rules for each distance.

FSR 100 is a mountain road ultramarathon near Copperhill, Tennessee covering about 100 miles with nearly 15,000 feet of climbing. The loop course moves into North Georgia and carries a 32 hour time limit.

A marathon and a 12 mile trail race on Fort Mountain featuring technical single track, roughly 5,500 feet of marathon elevation gain, summit trails by an ancient rock wall, marked aid stations, and nonprofit proceeds supporting the state pa..

Challenge scenic single and double track trails at Red Top Mountain State Park in the Dirty Spokes Iron Hill trail run, with 7.5 and 3.8 mile options. Presented by Chateau Elan and limited to 275 runners, this is trail racing at its finest.

Two day trail races in Sky Valley Georgia on October 24 and 25 2026 feature 50K and 25K courses with substantial elevation gain, finisher swag, and support for local trail maintenance.

A vineyard and trail run at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia offering 5.9 mile two lap and 3.2 mile one lap courses through vineyards, trails and gravel roads. The field is capped at 325 and finish area includes a free wine tasting.

Run the Harvest Creek Classic Huffin' for Stuffin' 5K at Etowah River Park in Canton, GA on November 21, 2026. Enjoy a fast USATF certified 3.1 mile course, finisher medals and a tri blend race shirt for a fun fall 5K.

Trail races of 50K and 30K around Vogel State Park on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge Trails, featuring more than 10,000 feet of elevation gain. Aid stations are placed along the route and proceeds support park volunteers.

Trail runs at Fort Yargo State Park on December 5, 2026, with 8.50 miles and 3.10 miles options on wooded singletrack. Entry tiers apply and age group and overall medals are awarded.

Run through Amicalola Falls State Park on a course that features the park's famous 605-step climb. The marathon route offers over 6,000 feet of elevation change on scenic singletrack trails. Participants receive race swag, professional phot..

A holiday-themed trail event in Helen, GA featuring a hilly half marathon with about 2,000 feet of climbing and a walker-friendly 10K. Swag is offered with guaranteed items for registrations by November 1.