Trail Running calendar near Hiawassee 2026-2027

A trail event in Dahlonega, GA with a Half Marathon and 50K on three roughly ten mile loops through Jake and Bull Mountain. The 50K includes about 5,000 feet of climbing and three aid stations with vegetarian friendly food.

Experience a scenic 13.1 mile trail loop through Paris Mountain State Park featuring 2,300 feet of elevation gain. Run past tranquil lakes and waterfalls while enjoying panoramic summit views and vibrant fall foliage.

Chattahoochee Pointe Trail Run is a trail running event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization known for premium off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

Traverse the mountain peaks of the Chattahoochee National Forest in this scenic trail race featuring creek crossings and technical singletrack. Choose from distances including an ultra 50K or a dog friendly 15K canine run.

Experience the Papertown Trail Races at Chestnut Mountain Nature Park in Canton. Choose between 10km and 20km chip timed courses featuring wooded trails and scenic views.

The Viewpoint Endurance Challenge is a timed trail run on a scenic 1.4-mile loop in the North Carolina mountains. Choose from 3, 6, 12, or 24-hour goals and run as far as you can, with no DNFs recorded. On-site lodging and crew support area..

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 at Harbins Park near Dacula, Georgia, including a half marathon, a 50K, and a 50/50 challenge that requires completing 50 miles within the 50k cutoff. The course is nontechnical with short hills and accessible aid stations.

A 100 mile mountain road race in Copperhill TN and North Georgia on October 17, 2026. The loop covers about 15,000 feet of elevation gain and has a 32 hour time limit.

A loop trail event in Sevierville where runners choose between a full 24 hour challenge or an eight hour 9 to 5 challenge, both on a 3 mile loop with central aid, limited to 300 runners.

An 8.5 miles trail race in DuPont State Forest on October 17, 2026 benefiting Friends of DuPont Forest. The well marked singletrack route features nearly 1,000 feet of elevation gain, two water stations and a post race forest festival.

Trail marathon and 12-mile races at Fort Mountain State Park, featuring rugged single-track routes, a marathon elevation gain near 5,500 feet, an ancient summit rock wall, and post-race lakeside gathering plus awards for top finishers.

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 costume-friendly community run in Hendersonville with a 5K and 1-mile route through the Historic 7th Avenue District and Oklawaha Greenway, finisher medals for 5K runners, event shirts, a costume contest, and a post-race Fall Festival.

Two days of trail racing in Sky Valley, Georgia offering 50K and 25K courses through waterfalls, Rabun Bald and fall foliage. The 50K has about 7,500 ft gain with an 11 hour cutoff; the 25K has about 3,500 ft gain.

A trail event on the east Tellico Reservoir offering a full 100K, multiple 50K options including relay and sunrise or sunset starts, plus a 25K ruck. Courses use the East Lakeshore Trail with optional live tracking and event apparel.

This event features a 5k lap on the Swamp Rabbit Trail, starting a new lap every hour. After each lap, enjoy games, raffles, vendors, and football. Proceeds support the OVC Kenya program for children.

An annual 4 hour and 8 hour lap race on a 1 mile trail around Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park in Blairsville GA, with a cupless aid station, jacket and finisher medal for entrants, and proceeds benefiting the 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 roughly 62 mile single-loop ultramarathon in Pisgah Forest with high summits above 6,000 ft, varied trail surfaces, creek crossings, nine aid stations, and strict mandatory safety gear and packet pickup procedures.