Trail Running calendar near Jackson 2025-2026

The Yeti Snakebite 50/50 returns in August at Sweetwater State Park near Lithia Springs, GA, in the Atlanta area. The race centers on a deceptively simple 6-mile loop that takes you over the river, through the woods, and into the pain cave. The clock runs for 8.88 hours, and participants can go as f..

Sunshine Endurance Run is held in Thomaston, Georgia, at 1037 Trice Cemetery Rd. The event features Six Hour, 12 Hour, and Virtual 6 Hour races. The course runs on a working cattle farm: a 3.75-mile loop with pasture starts, grassy paths, and about a mile of forest single-track, plus 335+ feet of el..

The Paladin Pacer 5K Trail Race is held in Cumming, Georgia on Pinecrest Academy’s 68-acre campus, offering a scenic mix of pavement, dirt trails, grass, and hills. The event features a 5K trail run, a 1-mile fun run for kids (three laps around the school driveway), and a Ghost Runner option by dona..

The Dirty Spokes Road Atlanta event features a thrilling trail running experience at the Road Atlanta Trail System in Braselton, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 9.10 miles and 4.55 miles, both set in a scenic, well-groomed trail environment. The race is exclusive to race day,..

Mind Freak 50K Trail Run takes place in Marietta, Georgia, at 4331 Burnt Hickory Rd NW. The event uses a backyard-ultra style format, featuring a 1.5 to 2 mile trail loop that runners may repeat to reach up to about 50K or more. It emphasizes flexibility and self-support: participants bring their ow..

The Run for the Widows & Orphans 5K is an annual event held in Rockmart, Georgia, on the scenic property of the founder of All For His Glory Ministries. Scheduled for September 20, 2025, this 4th edition offers two 5K race options: a traditional road course and a more adventurous trail course featur..

A Stroll in the Park takes place at Boling Park in Canton, GA. The event offers 8- and 12-hour endurance runs on a roughly one-mile loop of crushed gravel with a grass shoulder, ideal for runners seeking a long training run or a personal best. The park provides toilets, shade, and ample parking, wit..

The PINK OUT 5K & 1 MILE hosted by United in Pink takes place in Macon, Georgia, at the George Peake and Ann Peake Cross Country Trail on the campus of First Presbyterian Day School. The event offers multiple distances: a 5K chip-timed race, a 5K Fun Run/Walk (untimed), a 1 Mile Family Fun Run/Walk,..

PCOS Trailblazers 5K Atlanta: Walk, Hike, or Run for PCOS Awareness is held at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs, GA (1750 Mt Vernon Rd). The event offers a 5K (3.1 miles) route along the Yellow Trail and a 1-mile Fun Hike option. It’s described as family-friendly and untimed, open to al..

Southside Scramble is Atlanta’s only intown trail race, held at Southside Park (3460 Jonesboro Rd SE, Atlanta 30354). The roughly 10-mile course winds through pine- and hardwood-shaded forests just inside the Perimeter, featuring looping singletrack, roller-coaster descents, gravel stream crossings,..

City of Rockmart hosts the fifth annual Running for a Paws 5K in downtown Rockmart, Georgia. The 5K takes runners through downtown streets and onto the fast Silver Comet Trail for an out-and-back course, with the turnaround just past Vinson Mountain Trailhead and the finish along the trail near Vete..

The Fausett Farms Sunflower 5K, held in Dawsonville, Georgia, offers a scenic running experience through vast sunflower fields in the foothills of Dawson County. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, the event features a 5K race with a challenging climb at the halfway point and a 1-mile fun run designed f..

The Chattahoochee Pointe Trail Run, organized by Dirty Spokes Productions, features two race options: a 6.2-mile and a 3.1-mile trail run, set in the scenic Chattahoochee Pointe Park in Suwanee, Georgia. This annual event, now in its seventh year, offers a beautiful off-road running experience with..

Flatrock in Dacula, Georgia, is a grassroots trail ultramarathon offering a 50K, a half marathon (13.1 miles), and the optional 50/50 Challenge. The course features undulating, non-technical single-track through wooded terrain, with short hills that keep things moving. The 50K consists of two 13.2-m..

Brookhaven International Festival 5K Walk/Run takes place along the Peachtree Creek Greenway at the Briarwood Rd. Trailhead in Brookhaven, GA. The professionally timed USATF-certified 5K is open to runners and walkers, including strollers, children, and older participants, making it a family-friendl..

The Battle at Big Creek is an annual trail running event hosted by Dirty Spokes Productions, taking place at Big Creek Trails in Roswell, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 9.4 miles or 5.0 miles, offering a challenging course that includes a mix of single and double track trail..

Piedmont Newnan's Autumn Chase is an annual running event held in Newnan, Georgia, featuring a 10k, 5k trail race, and a 1-mile fun run suitable for all ages. The 14th edition takes place at Newnan Utilities Carl Miller Park, offering a family-friendly atmosphere focused on fitness and community wel..

Thriller Lake Endurance Run takes place at Little Mulberry Park in Hoschton, GA, on a 2.2-mile paved loop around Miller Lake. It features multiple timed options—12, 6, and 3 hours—plus a Trick or Treat Fun Run for all ages. The atmosphere is a Halloween celebration of running, with participants in c..

Pumpkin Butt is a 50K run in Kennesaw, Georgia, organized by GUTS. The event is unofficial due to permit limits, and entry is free for GUTS members. The course features five roughly 10-kilometer loops—the same layout as 2024.A pumpkin-themed twist drives the race: every runner must bring a pumpkin a..

The 4-H Fall GOAT for It 4.44K is a unique running event held at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, Georgia. The race takes place on paved streets within the center, featuring a challenging hill section affectionately dubbed "the hill that only goats would love," adding a fun and distinctive ele..