Trail Running calendar near Jackson 2026-2027

Join Born to Be Wild on January 31, 2026 at McGuffey Nature Center in Newnan for 5K, 10K and a 1 mile fun run supporting local land and wildlife conservation. Family friendly with kids activities and the SCT mascot Flint the River Otter.

An 11.5 mile trail race at Red Top Mountain State Park featuring winding wooded trails, bridge crossings and views of Lake Allatoona. The non profit event supports park programs and includes an aid station cutoff at 7.7 miles.

Run the 16th annual Dirty Spokes Heritage Park Trail Run on Feb 7, 2026 in Watkinsville GA with 6 mile and 2.8 mile options. Enjoy wooded single and double track, rolling hills, rocky technical sections and a shallow creek crossing.

A Beltline race at Lee + White on February 7, 2026 featuring a competitive 10K and a non-competitive 3K where strollers and dogs are welcome. It is the first event in the 2026 Race the Loop series.

Scenic lakefront trail loops at West Point Lake offer 5K and 10K options with limited field size, participant caps, and race swag, while a portion of proceeds supports Chattahoochee Riverkeeper.

Thrill In The Hills at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder GA on Feb 14, 2026 offers scenic single and double track through rolling wooded hills. Distances from 5 miles to 50K and relays welcome runners of all levels.

Join the Wildcat Ramble 5K and Fun Run in Athens on February 14, 2026 for scenic trails and a family friendly school fun run. Run to support Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary while enjoying race day shirts, timing, and community spirit.

A 5K trail run and optional group Polar Plunge on a conservation-minded farm in Bowman, Georgia, with riverside views and a shorter walking loop. Proceeds support Broad River watershed water quality monitoring.

Run scenic loops on a family cattle farm in Thomaston with 5k, 15k, and 50k options on a 3.1 mile loop through pasture and forest single track. All registrants get a long sleeve shirt and 15k and 50k runners receive a meal ticket.

Enjoy a scenic 5K trail run in Williamson that welcomes runners and walkers of all ages. Proceeds benefit Refuge Youth Ministry and their summer service trip to Camp Barnabas.

Hit the singletrack at the Dirty Spokes Charleston Park trail run in Cumming GA on March 7, 2026 for scenic off road miles, rolling hills and technical trail fun. Choose 6.2 or 4.3 miles among 250 spots and race for medals and prizes.

Run or walk through Georgia's only National Dedicated Old Growth Forest at the Trillium Trek in Gainesville on March 7, 2026. Choose a half marathon, 10K, or 5K to enjoy scenic trails and a nature filled race experience.

Run scenic trails at Lake Chapman Trail Races in Athens GA on March 15, 2026, with a 5K or 15K loop around Sandy Creek Park. Expect technical singletrack, medals for all finishers, and a popular event that sold out early last year.

Join the 16th annual Dirty Spokes Off The Grid trail run at Harbins Park for scenic wooded trails and two distances 7.1 mi and 3.55 mi, with a capped field of 275 for a friendly, intimate race day. Race shirts and age group awards add extra..

Tackle a timed 7 or 11 hour trail challenge at Sweetwater Creek State Park, looping past hills, a hidden lake and historic ruins. Chip timed laps and a playful 7 and 11 themed aid station make this a memorable endurance test.

Canebrake is a multi day trail ultramarathon at Sweetwater Creek State Park near Atlanta, offering 100 and 200 mile looped courses on scenic trails. Staffed aid, a sleep station, hot food and pro chip timing keep runners supported.

Tackle gently rolling single track on a scenic 12.5 mile loop in Flovilla, GA on March 28, 2026. Choose 100 mile, 50 mile or 12 mile distances, enjoy crew friendly aid stations, and earn a buckle if you finish the 100 mile.

Run the Trailblazer 5K on the scenic Firefly Trail at Dudley Park in Athens, a Peachtree qualifying race supporting children's programs at Heard Park Community Center. Family friendly with a free kids fun run and virtual option.

Join the Hop Into Spring 5K Run Walk at Hobbs Farm Park Greenway Trailhead in Carrollton, GA for a scenic paved 5K that benefits the Grimes Foundation. Register by Feb 28 to guarantee a race shirt.

Tackle wooded single and double track at Red Top Mountain State Park on April 4, 2026 in the Dirty Spokes Iron Hill trail run. Choose 7.5 or 3.8 miles and enjoy rugged trails, medals and a capped field for an intimate race day vibe.