Trail Running calendar near Hiawassee 2025-2026

The Chateau Elan Muscadine Run, hosted by Dirty Spokes Productions, is an annual vineyard and trail running event held at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia. The race offers two distance options: 5.5 miles (two laps) and 3.0 miles (one lap), featuring a scenic course that winds through vineyards, gr..

The Looking Glass 100k is a highly scenic ultramarathon held in Pisgah Forest near Asheville, North Carolina. Covering approximately 62 miles with about 10,600 feet of elevation gain and loss, the course features a challenging single large loop around the iconic Looking Glass Rock. Runners traverse..

Cohutta Madness is an endurance trail running event held near Chatsworth, Georgia, featuring timed loop races around Lake Conasauga, the highest lake in Georgia. Participants can choose from 4-hour, 8-hour, or 12-hour race options, running as many miles as they wish within their chosen time frame. T..

The Duncan Ridge Trail 50k/30k is a challenging trail race held in the North Georgia Mountains, starting and finishing at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, GA. Known as one of the toughest 50Ks in the Southeast, the course features over 10,000 feet of elevation gain along rugged terrain, including th..

The Circle Endurance Event is a challenging ultra running race held at Ringgold High School in Ringgold, Georgia. Participants can choose from 3, 6, 12, or 24-hour durations, running continuous laps on a track to cover as much distance as possible within their chosen time. The event emphasizes strat..

The Harvest Creek Classic is a 5K running event held at Cauley Creek Park in Johns Creek, Georgia. Featuring a USATF-certified 3.1-mile rubberized trail, the course offers scenic views of the Chattahoochee River, sports courts, athletic fields, and playgrounds. The trail extends across the Rogers Br..

The Dirty Spokes Off The Grid Fort Yargo Cannonball Run is a trail running event held at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 8.75 miles or 3.10 miles. The race features a mix of smooth and technical trail surfaces, making it suitable for both expe..

The Amicalola Falls Marathon, held in Dawsonville, Georgia, offers both full and half marathon distances through the scenic Amicalola Falls State Park. The course features two 13.1-mile loops for the full marathon, including a challenging climb up the 605 steps of the Appalachian Approach Trail by t..

The Conquer in Dawsonville, GA, is a challenging backyard ultra trail running event held at Amicalola Falls State Park. Runners tackle a rugged 4.1-mile loop with 1,065 feet of elevation gain, starting at the top of the falls and following the East Ridge, Mountain Laurel, and Appalachian Trail Appro..

The Dirty South Trail Races, held in Knoxville, Tennessee at Mead's Quarry near Ijams Nature Center, feature a half marathon, 10K, and a Kids Trail Mile. The half marathon course spans 13.1 miles through scenic areas including Forks of the River Wildlife Area, William Hastie Park, and Ross Marble Qu..

The Helen Holiday Half Marathon, held in Helen, Georgia, is a festive and scenic trail running event featuring a half marathon and a 10K race. Known for its challenging course with significant climbs and technical trails, the race offers a fun introduction to trail running with beautiful views and a..

The Longest Night is a unique overnight trail running event held at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, South Carolina. Participants can choose from multiple distances including 50 miles, 50K, marathon, half marathon, and 10K, all run on a 1.5-mile loop through wide grassy trails with rolling hi..

The Summit Showdown is a challenging trail running event held in Dacula, Georgia, at Little Mulberry Park. Scheduled for December 28, 2025, it offers two race distances: a 10 Mile course with approximately 1,400 feet of vertical gain and a 5K featuring around 500 feet of elevation gain, including a..

The 3-6-12 Hour Resolution Run/Walk is a unique endurance event held at Holland Park in Greenville, SC. Participants choose to run, walk, or roll for 3, 6, or 12 hours on a scenic 2-mile loop featuring local highlights like Double Stamp Brewery and Home Team BBQ. The event encourages a personal chal..

The Fierce Dragon (H9) is a challenging multi-distance ultramarathon event held at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Georgia. It features races ranging from a 25 km Coosa Challenge to a grueling 200-mile "Full Fury" race, with additional distances including 100 miles, 100 km, 40 miles, and 40 km. The..

The Tsali Ultra is an annual trail running event held in Almond, North Carolina, within the scenic Nantahala National Forest. Celebrating over 15 years, it offers three race distances: 8K, 30K, and 50K. Runners experience the world-class Tsali Trail System, known for its well-groomed paths alongside..

The Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra is an endurance running event held at Pleasant Ridge Camp and Retreat Center in Marietta, South Carolina. This unique race challenges participants to run 4.167-mile laps every hour on the hour, continuing until only one runner remains able to complete a full lap. Th..

Gone Loco is an endurance running event held in Athens, Tennessee, featuring a certified marathon course on the scenic Eureka Trail. The race offers three distances: a 33-mile (55k) ultra, an 11-mile run, and a new 11-mile ruck option, where participants carry weighted packs. The flat, gravel trail..

Run for the River is a unique 5K trail run held in Danielsville, Georgia, featuring a scenic course through bottomland and upland forests along the Broad River and Blue Stone Creek. The route offers stunning vistas of the river and forested valley from its highest elevation. Walkers are welcome, wit..

The Dirty Spokes Charleston Park Trail Run is an annual event held at Charleston Park in Cumming, Georgia, featuring two trail running distances: 6.2 miles and 4.3 miles. The course offers a mix of single and double track trails with rolling hills, roots, rocks, and elevation changes, providing a ch..