Trail Running calendar near Hiawassee 2025-2026

The Coyote Ugly 30K & 50K is a challenging trail race held in the scenic Cohutta Wilderness near Ellijay, Georgia, starting and finishing at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp. Both distances begin with a gravel road section followed by climbs on the Pinhoti trails and Bear Creek, featuring creek cross..

Conquer the Rock 50k is a challenging trail race held at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina. The event features a grueling 50-kilometer course with approximately 16,000 feet of elevation change, including summits of Pinnacle Mountain and Table Rock. Runners complete two demanding laps..

The Llama Experience Ultra is a unique trail running event held at Earthshine Lodge in Lake Toxaway, North Carolina. Participants can choose from 3-hour, 6-hour, or 12-hour loop races on a scenic course through private land inhabited by llamas, which runners can see and pet during the race. The cour..

The Harbins Park Run, organized by Dirty Spokes Productions, is an annual trail running event held at Harbins Park Trails in Dacula, Georgia. The race offers two distances: 7.10 miles and 3.55 miles, both featuring well-marked, double-track trails approximately 5-7 feet wide. The course starts on an..

The Georgia Death Race is a challenging 74-mile trail ultramarathon held in Blairsville, Georgia, starting at the Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center and finishing at Amicalola Falls State Park. Known as one of the toughest races east of the Rockies, it features approximately 16,000 feet of both cli..

The DT Stone Anvil is a challenging trail running event held at Fort Mountain State Park in Chatsworth, Georgia, featuring multiple race distances including 200 miles, 100 miles, 100K, 50K, and timed events up to 72 hours. The course consists of a demanding loop of about 20 miles with 5,000 feet of..

The Knock On Woodstock Trail 13.1 & 10k is a trail running event held at Camp Spearhead within Pleasant Ridge County Park in Marietta, South Carolina. Participants can choose between a half marathon or a 10K loop course featuring approximately 650 feet of rolling elevation per lap and over 90% shade..

The World's Fair Ultras, held in downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, is a unique ultrarunning event celebrating human potential and community spirit. Set on a USATF-certified 0.55-mile flat loop at World's Fair Park, the race offers multiple distances including 3-hour, 6-hour, 12-hour (day and night), 24..

The Smoky Mountain Relay is a challenging team running event held in the scenic Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, North Carolina. Covering over 200 miles across 36 legs, teams of 6, 9, or 12 runners navigate a marked course featuring rugged mountain terrain and beautiful Western North Carolina sc..

The Feral Mtn 100M/50M is a new ultramarathon event held near Ellijay, Georgia, featuring challenging courses through three sections of national forest. The 100-mile race covers 104 miles with 21,000 feet of elevation gain, while the 50-mile race includes 10,000 feet of vertical climb. Runners face..

The Firefly Trail Run, held in Hendersonville, North Carolina, offers a unique trail running experience featuring a challenging ~3-mile loop with over 400 feet of elevation gain. Participants can choose from 5K, 6-hour, or 12-hour timed races, running multiple loops past scenic mountain creeks, a sp..

The Cruel Jewel 100 is a challenging 104-mile ultramarathon held in the scenic Chattahoochee National Forest in the North Georgia Mountains. The course features 92 miles of trails and 12 miles of mountain roads, with 20 aid stations along the route. Runners experience technical single-track trails,..

The Dirty Spokes Haw Creek Park Trail Run is an annual event held at Haw Creek Park in Cumming, Georgia. It offers two race distances: 6.4 miles and 3.35 miles, both run on a clockwise course through scenic single and double track trails. The terrain features rolling hills, technical sections with r..

The Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay is a unique and lively trail running event held at Lakewood Nature Preserve in Greenville, SC. Participants can run solo or as part of a relay team of 2-4 people, completing four 2-mile laps for a total of 8 miles. Before each lap, runners must drink a randomly selec..