Trail Running calendar near Hiawassee 2026-2027

Trail races of 30K and 50K start and finish at Mulberry Gap in the Cohutta Wilderness, featuring long gravel approaches and climbs on Pinhoti trails. Aid stations provide typical ultra fare and hard cutoffs are enforced with volunteer suppo..

A trail running event at Charleston Park in Cumming, Georgia on March 7, 2026, offering 6.2 and 4.3 mile off-road courses with varied terrain and lake views, a 250 runner cap, and awards for top finishers.

The Trillium Trek Trail Run & Walk takes place in Gainesville, Georgia, on March 7, 2026. It offers three distances: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. The courses are set within an old-growth forest.

The Clemson 8 Challenge honors WWII POWs with an 8-mile campus run and a flexible virtual challenge. Choose from timed races, a rucking division, or virtual distances. All proceeds support military-affiliated students at Clemson University.

Race the Helix-Upstate on March 7, 2026 in Greenville offers live and virtual 5K and 1 mile events to raise funds for the Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation. The live 5K uses chip timing and both courses accommodate strollers and wheelchai..

Trail races at Sandy Creek Park in Athens GA featuring lakeside views, creek crossings, and two distances, 5K and 15K. Finishers receive medals and place and age group awards; a pavement alternate is planned for unsafe trail conditions.

Trail trail races at Harbins Park in Dacula, Georgia on March 21, 2026 offering 7.10 and 3.55 mile double track courses with a 275 participant cap and age group awards.

A seven mile trail race in Sylva NC that climbs 2,770 feet to summit BlackRock and runs through spruce forests on rocky roads and single track. Finish in 101 minutes or less for a belt buckle and a sub hour nets a cash prize.

The The Trail That Can't Be Concord will take place in Knoxville from Saturday 21 March 2026 to Sunday 31 May 2026. You can run between 10 and 20 kilometers.

A 74-mile trail race from Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center to Amicalola Falls with about 16,000 ft of ascent and descent. Runners carry a 1 lb railroad spike; finishes under 24 hours earn a Western States lottery ticket.

The Trailblazer 5K is a new event on March 28, 2026, held on the Firefly Trail in Athens. It features a timed 5K, a free kids' Fun Run, and a virtual option. Proceeds support children's programming at the Heard Park Community Center.

Trail runners take on scenic loops in Georgia's Fort Yargo State Park. Choose between a 50K or 25K course on beautiful single-track trails, with a special canine run option. Every finisher gets a medal and shirt, with awards for top perform..

Trail ultramarathons in Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth GA, ranging from a single loop event to a 200 mile race. The looped course has large elevation gain per loop and multiple crew accessible aid stations.

Trail races around Helen, Georgia, including marathon, half marathon and a 4 miler, all starting and finishing on a field by the Chattahoochee River. Courses use Unicoi State Park trails and offer aid stations, parking, and a post-race gath..

This 3-mile trail race kicks off the Root & Rise WellFest at the Cherokee Outdoor Family YMCA in Woodstock. It includes a kids' fun run, and all proceeds support CORE Community School. After the run, enjoy the festival with food, music, and..

The Gamble is a variable-distance loop race in Hendersonville, NC. A dice roll before the start determines how many 1.67 mile laps each competitor runs, with cupless aid at the loop and a course that mixes singletrack, paths, stairs and pos..

An inaugural trail ultramarathon near Ellijay GA offering 100 mile and 50 mile courses through three national forest sections. The 100 mile course lists 104 miles and 21K vertical gain with a 40 hour cutoff while the 50 mile has a 20 hour c..

A team relay covering about 208 miles from Brevard to Bryson City on April 24 25 2026. Teams of 6 9 or 12 share 36 legs across trails forest roads and paved sections.

Trail half marathon and 10K at Camp Spearhead in Pleasant Ridge County Park on April 25, 2026. Entry includes a finisher medal, chip timing, aid station snacks, and proceeds support Camp Spearhead and local youth programs.

The 10K Ruck Race is part of the Veterans Heritage Ridge Run, a fundraiser for Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. It takes place on the hilly, wooded hiking trails of Sharps Ridge in Knoxville. The event also offers a virtual run option.