Trail Running calendar near Hiawassee 2026-2027

Two trail races at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park on October 10, 2026, covering about 6.2 and 9.3 miles. Chip timing is used, one on-course water station is provided, and awards go to the top ten men and women in each race.

A trail race in south Knoxville on October 10 offering a 50k and a 7 Miler across varied singletrack and technical rock, with nearly 4,000 ft of climbing and aid stations placed along the route.

Timed running events on a 1.4 mile loop in Whittier, NC with 24, 12, 6 and 3 hour options, aid station support, lap timing, 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 in Dacula, GA offering 50K, half marathon and the 50/50 challenge that requires completing 50 miles within the 50K cutoff. The course is nontechnical single track with short hills and accessible aid stations.

FSR 100 is a 100-mile mountain road race in Copperhill, Tennessee on October 17, 2026, featuring a loop course into North Georgia and nearly 15,000 feet of elevation gain.

A community oriented trail event in Sevierville offering a 24 hour challenge and an eight hour 9 to 5 option on a 3 mile loop, with central aid, finisher medal, custom T shirt, and a Dolly themed buckle for 80 miles.

An 8.5 mile trail race in DuPont State Recreational Forest on October 17, 2026, benefiting the Friends of DuPont State Forest. The event is limited to 300 participants and offers a virtual entry, race swag and a free postrace forest festiva..

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 community 5K and 1 mile event in downtown Hendersonville with an event shirt and finisher medal for all. Costume contest, chip timing, a Fall Festival finish, vendors, and a virtual option round out the experience.

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 trail event on the East Lakeshore Trail in Greenback, TN, offering a 100K out-and-back, several 50K options including a two-person relay, and a 25K ruck; published course maps, aid station details, and optional live tracking are provided.

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.

Timed 8 hour and 4 hour races loop once around Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA, with a cupless aid station and entry that includes a jacket and finisher medal. Proceeds benefit Vogel State 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.

A 100K single-loop trail race in Pisgah National Forest with about 62 miles and 10,600 ft of climbing, nine aid stations, strict mandatory safety gear, and crew access at specific aid stations.

Timed track endurance events in Ringgold, GA offering 3 hour, 6 hour, 12 hour and 24 hour formats. The USATF sanctioned race uses laps for official mileage, has a cup free policy, crew areas, and special awards.

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.

Duncan Ridge Trail in Blairsville, GA runs 50K and 30K routes through Vogel State Park and the Coosa and Duncan Ridge trails. The course has over 10,000 feet of elevation gain and a ten hour time limit.