Trail Running calendar near Helen 2026-2027

Experience the beauty of Fort Yargo State Park with 8.50 mile and 3.10 mile trail races. Navigate through woods and lakeside paths on courses ranging from smooth trails to technical terrain.

The Amicalola Falls Marathon and Half Marathon traverse the trails of Amicalola Falls State Park. The challenging marathon course includes two climbs up the famous 605-step Appalachian Approach Trail. Runners can expect fully supported aid..

The Helen Holiday Half & 10K is a trail running party in Helen, Georgia, on December 12, 2026. Choose from the half marathon or 10K distance on scenic courses.

Test your endurance under the stars at the Lakewood Nature Preserve. Choose your distance from 10k to 50 miles and complete 1.5 mile loops through the night on wide grassy trails.

Experience a trail race through Little Mulberry Park featuring significant vertical gains and scenic views. Enjoy post race pancakes and coffee after tackling the 5K or 10 Mile course.

Take part in the 48th annual Hogpen Hill Climb in Helen GA featuring a loop 5K and a legendary 18K mountain ascent. All proceeds support Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia projects.

Test your endurance at this backyard ultra in South Carolina. Run 4.167 mile laps every hour on the hour until only one participant remains at the Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center.

Experience a scenic 11.5 mile trail race through the wooded paths of Red Top Mountain State Park. Enjoy bridge crossings and lake views while supporting the preservation of Georgia state parks.

Gone Loco on February 13, 2027 runs along the Eureka Trail in Athens on a gravel, rails-to-trails route. The course is very flat, fully runnable, and certified as a marathon.

Test your endurance with multiple summits of Yonah Mountain in this technical trail event. Choose from distances up to 75k and experience steep climbs and bouldering scrambles in the Georgia mountains.

Trail races at Table Rock State Park on March 6, 2027: a 25k single loop and a 50k two-lap course over Pinnacle and Table Rock, with 16,000 feet of elevation change, chip timing, finisher medals, and park entry included.

Experience an obstacle course race at the historic 1996 Olympic equestrian venue. Tackle red clay and wooded trails across distances ranging from 5k to 21k at this versatile weekend event outside Atlanta.

Experience the Olympic legacy at Georgia International Horse Park on technical and flowy singletrack trails. Navigate a scenic 10k course featuring punchy hills and dense forest landscape.