Trail Running calendar near Kennesaw 2026-2027

Georgia Death Race is a legendary 74 mile trail challenge finishing at Amicalola Falls. Runners carry a 1 lb railroad spike to toss at the end and earn an engraved spike, and about 60 percent of starters finish.

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.

Run the Fort Yargo Ultra on scenic single track around Fort Yargo State Park and lake, featuring a 15.6 mile loop. Choose a 25K single loop or 50K double loop and enjoy fully marked trails, aid stations, finisher medal and a post race meal.

Join the fifth Chief Ladiga Race Weekend in Jacksonville AL with 100 mile, 50 mile, 50K and half marathon courses on scenic Chief Ladiga and Silver Comet trails. Shirts for all, a buckle for 100 mile finishers, plus food and music at finish..

Push your limits at Stone Anvil, a rugged trail race series in Fort Mountain State Park with steep climbs, technical singletrack and scenic lakeside views. Choose from One&Done and 50K up to 100 Miler and epic 200 Miler distances.

Run scenic, challenging trails around Unicoi State Park in Helen GA on April 18, 2026 with marathon, half marathon, and 4 mile options. Courses feature big climbs, a riverside finish, and proceeds support Unicoi State Park and White County..

A certified 5K at Kennesaw State University on April 18, 2026, starting and finishing at The Perch and following Noonday Creek Trail; participants receive a T-shirt and there is an awards ceremony with free food and drinks.

Feral Mtn is a rugged ultramarathon in Ellijay GA that threads forest roads and singletrack across three national forest sections. Pick the 100 mile or 50 mile route for a true mountain test with bold climbs and remote aid stations.

Rockin Choccolocco returns April 25, 2026 in Heflin, Alabama for scenic single track on the Pinhoti Trail through Talladega National Forest. Choose 50K, 25K, 10K or a kids run and finish at Cahulga Creek Park.

Hit the trails at Allatoona Creek Park in Acworth Georgia on April 25 2026 for the Dirty Spokes Spring Trail Run with 6.9 mile and 3.75 mile options. Tackle gravel grass and dirt trails and chase medals for top finishers.

Loop The Hooch invites runners to tackle scenic 5K loops along the Chattahoochee River in Suwanee with 50K and 25K solo options and a 50K relay for teams up to five. Cash prizes await anyone who breaks the 50K solo or relay course records.

Trail races at Cherokee Bluff Park on April 25, 2026 organized by Revolution Running, offering 5K, 10K, or both for a 15K challenge with a mug for those who complete both.

Run a point to point 100K from Kennesaw Mountain to Stone Mountain, passing Atlanta landmarks from Piedmont Park to Turner Field. Expect rolling hills, urban trails and aid stations along the way.

The Cruel Jewel 100 is a 104 mile mountain trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blue Ridge GA, featuring 33,000 feet of climbing and a 48 hour limit. Rugged singletrack, remote aid stations, and sweeping mountain views make..

Cruel Jewel 50 is a rugged point to point trail run across the North Georgia Mountains, covering about 57.5 miles from Blairsville to Blue Ridge. Expect steep climbs, rocky ridgelines, old growth forests, a historic Toccoa River bridge, and..

Tackle rolling trails at Fort Yargo with Don's Backyard BBQ Trail Run offering 20K and 10K solo distances made of repeated 5K laps. Limited to 225 runners, the event includes a BBQ dinner and race shirt and supports the Yargo Trail Crew.

Tackle rolling, technical single track at the Dirty Spokes Haw Creek Park trail run in Cumming GA on June 6, 2026. Choose a 6.4 mile or 3.35 mile route through wooded trails and rocky climbs for a fun, challenging off road race.