Trail Running calendar near Hiawassee 2026-2027

Freedom Trail 5K in Watkinsville takes place on the trails of Thomas Preserve Park and is part of Oconee County's America 250 celebration with food vendors, a kid's zone, live music and a drone show in the evening.

An in-person and virtual July event in Madisonville TN featuring 17.76 mile and 7.4 mile looped courses, a ruck division with specified pack weights, custom patriotic bibs and awards, plus a post race cookout.

Merrill's Mile is a multi distance timed event at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA featuring a USATF certified one mile paved loop, a single stocked aid station, live tracking and on site camping.

Sawnee Mountain Trail Run is an event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization that describes its activities as off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds. No further event details are available.

Experience the scenic trails of Oak Ridge at the Haw Ridge Trail Race. Balance a significant early ridge climb with several miles of smooth running along the lake in this 8 mile or kids 1 mile event.

A multi-distance mountain ultramarathon in Tellico Plains, TN featuring *130K*, *70K*, and the Waucheesi Vert Challenge, trail sections through the Cherokee National Forest, on-course aid stations, YouTube live coverage, and mandatory safet..

A faith-based endurance race series in Cumming, GA on July 18, 2026, presented by Harben Health Project and For The Kingdom. Distances offered are 5, 9, and 13 miles; the event is held in memory of the organizer's father.

Experience a relaxed weekend of mountain running and community at the Nantahala National Forest. This adult trail camp features group runs and forest adventures for all activity levels in a social campground setting.

A night trail race at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, GA offering two distances with notable elevation gain, a midway aid station on the longer course, and entry prizes for top finishers in the 7.3 mile race.

A summer timed event in Canton, GA with 4-hour and 8-hour loop options on an approximately 1 mile mixed-surface course, a single aid station, awards for top finishers, and guidance about hot, humid conditions.

A multi-part event at the Athens YMCA on August 1, 2026 featuring a cross country 5K through the woods, a one-lap track Fun Run, and a Phantom Runner shirt option with on-site pickup.

A 7K trail race at Paris Mountain State Park in Greenville SC with a moderate course that follows Lake Placid Trail, Mountain Creek Trail and park roads, finishing at Shelter 3. Registration opens December 21 2025.

Experience trail running near the Blue Ridge Mountains with 15K and 5K races at Table Rock State Park. Navigate creek crossings and climbs toward Pinnacle Mountain to earn finisher awards and enjoy mountain views.

An evening trail race at Kanuga Conference Center in Hendersonville, NC, the Twilight Trail 5K features a 5K course on mixed surfaces with gentle climbs and offers onsite and virtual options. A Weekend Challenge links it to the Kanuga Triat..

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.

Community 5K at Easley High School with a kids mile for sixth grade and below, t-shirt guarantee for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the school cross country and track program.

HCA Cross Country Fun Run in Dacula, GA on August 8, 2026 offers 3K and 5K Run/Walk options with a $25 fee; all proceeds support the HCA Cross County Program.

An endurance festival at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park in Vonore, TN on August 15, 2026 offering 24, 12, 6, 6 ruck, and 3 hour formats, a ruck division with set weights, awards, and a cash prize for a new 24 hour record.

Bryre Dragon near Blairsville GA offers 100 mile, 40 mile and 40 km trail races on the Duncan Ridge and Coosa Loop with notable elevation, multiple support locations, and defined completion time limits.

A club-run trail event at Vogel State Park on August 22, 2026, featuring a 50 Miler and a Marathon. Participation requires H9 trail club membership and entry fees cover medals, a t-shirt, site rental, and food.