Trail Running calendar near Lithia Springs 2025-2026

The Huff 'n Puff Trail Races in Jackson, GA, offer a challenging and scenic trail running experience with marathon, half marathon, and 5K distances. Held at Dauset Trails, the marathon and half marathon courses feature mostly single-track trails with rolling hills, roots, rocks, and technical sectio..

The Red Top Rumble is a scenic 11.5-mile trail race held at Red Top Mountain State Park near Cartersville, Georgia. Suitable for both first-time trail runners and experienced athletes, the course features winding, moderate to easy wooded trails, several bridge crossings, and stunning views of Lake A..

The Sparrow in Flowery Branch, GA, is an ultrarunning event featuring 3-hour and 6-hour races on a scenic, approximately 2-mile loop trail around a lake. The course consists of smooth single-track trails with mostly easy, rolling terrain, providing a beautiful and accessible running experience. A ce..

The Mount Cheaha 50K is an annual ultramarathon held in Delta, Alabama, finishing at the summit of Cheaha Mountain, the state's highest point at 2,407 feet. This point-to-point trail race covers approximately 31.6 miles, with 80% of the course on scenic single-track trails through Talladega National..

The Coyote Ugly 30K & 50K is a trail running event held in the scenic Cohutta Wilderness near Ellijay, Georgia, starting and finishing at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp. The race features two distances: a 30K with about 19 miles and 2,900 feet of climbing, and a 50K covering roughly 30 miles with 4..

McClellan Madness is an annual trail running event held at the McClellan Bike Trails in Anniston, Alabama, celebrating its 5th anniversary in 2026. The race features 4-hour and 8-hour options on a 4.1-mile single-track loop with about 300 feet of elevation gain per lap. In 2026, the course will be r..

The Georgia Grit Trail Run is a scenic 10K race held at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA, a site known for hosting the 1996 Olympic Mountain Biking competition. The course features a mix of technical and flowy terrain, including singletrack trails, punchy hills, and tight bends th..

The Southern States 200 is a unique, point-to-point mountain trail ultramarathon held in the southeastern U.S., following the legendary Pinhoti Trail from near Dalton, Georgia to Mt. Cheaha, Alabama's highest point. Covering 203.14 miles with nearly 28,000 feet of elevation gain, runners have 96 hou..

The Canebrake 200 Miler is an ultramarathon held at Sweetwater Creek State Park near Atlanta, featuring a scenic and runnable course with compacted dirt trails, roots, rocks, and occasional gravel roads. The race consists of a 5-mile loop and a 10-mile outer loop, covering a total of 200 miles with..

The Bootlegger 100 Mile Trail Race, held in Flovilla, Georgia, features a challenging 12.5-mile loop course through gently rolling single-track trails. The event includes 100-mile, 50-mile, and 12-mile race options, with the longer distances requiring multiple loops. Runners benefit from two well-st..

The Chief Ladiga 100 is a southern springtime classic ultramarathon held annually in Jacksonville, Alabama. Set for April 11, 2026, this event offers multiple distances including a 100-mile trail run, 50-mile, 50K, and half marathon. The 100-mile course features a fast, crew-friendly route along the..

The DT Stone Anvil is a challenging set of trail ultramarathons held in Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth, Georgia, featuring distances from 50K up to 200 miles, including timed events like 72-hour races. The course consists of a demanding 20-mile loop with about 5,000 feet of elevation gain, inc..

The Feral Mtn 100M/50M is a new ultramarathon event held in 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 and a generous 40-hour cutoff, while the 50-mile race includes 54 miles with 10..

The Big 50 Trail Run in Pine Mountain, Georgia, celebrates its 10th year as a point-to-point trail race through Georgia’s largest state park, F.D. Roosevelt State Park. Offering 10K, 25K, and 50K distances, the course follows the scenic Pine Mountain Trail from the radio tower in Warm Springs to the..

Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party, held in Valley, Alabama along the scenic Chattahoochee River, offers a fun and supportive trail running experience. The event features timed 12-hour and 6-hour ultra runs for endurance athletes, complete with full aid stations and experienced volunteers. For those se..