Trail Running calendar near Lula 2026-2027

A multi-part event at the Athens YMCA on August 1, 2026 featuring a cross country 5K through the woods, a one-lap track Fun Run, and a Phantom Runner shirt option with on-site pickup.

A 7K trail race at Paris Mountain held alongside the USATF South Carolina Open and Masters Cross-Country Championships, with a commemorative patch for finishers, age group and overall prizes, and USATFSC awards for eligible members.

Experience trail running near the Blue Ridge Mountains with 15K and 5K races at Table Rock State Park. Navigate creek crossings and climbs toward Pinnacle Mountain to earn finisher awards and enjoy mountain views.

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.

Community 5K at Easley High School with a kids mile for sixth grade and below, t-shirt guarantee for early registrants, and proceeds supporting the school cross country and track program.

HCA Cross Country Fun Run in Dacula, GA on August 8, 2026 offers 3K and 5K Run/Walk options with a $25 fee; all proceeds support the HCA Cross County Program.

Trail event at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA with 100 mile, 40 mile and 40 km options on a hilly multiple lap course and staffed aid stations.

August 22 2026 trail event in Blairsville GA with a 50 Miler and a Marathon along the Duncan Ridge; H9 trail club membership is required.

An 8.88 hour timed trail event in August in Atlanta with multi-loop laps over river and through woods. The race has a no DNF, no cutoff, no crew policy and a flat $88.80 entry fee.

Community-focused trail event at Boling Park featuring a roughly 5K trail run, a kids one mile fun run, live music and food trucks.

A timed trail event at Lake Zwerner in Dahlonega featuring a 4.63 mile loop and 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour race options. The course has rocky and rooty sections, steep climbs, runnable ridge lines, and a single staffed aid station.

Backyard ultra style trail event in Marietta, GA with repeated 1.5 to 2 mile loops allowing an untimed 50K or farther, self supported with limited facilities.

A 5k all-terrain run through North Georgia Wildlife Park with animal encounters and a meet and greet with Scottish Highland cows. Options include a 1 mile fun run and a virtual run, and proceeds benefit Creation Encounters.

A one-day community event in Atlanta on Sept 16, 2026 featuring a casual 3.5-mile group run, an expo with brands and vendors, food, and a raffle.

A trail running weekend in Dalton, Georgia featuring 100, 50, 35, and 18 mile races on the Pinhoti Trail with crew-accessible loop sections.

Savage Race in Dallas Georgia on September 19 2026 features a 3+ mile Blitz and a 5 to 7 mile race with multiple obstacles; parking is $20.

The Dirty Spokes Road Atlanta will take place in Braselton on Saturday 19 September 2026. You can run 6 miles.

An annual trail event at Pinecrest Academy offering a 5K trail run, a three-lap 1 Mile kids run, and a donation-only Ghost Runner option, with finisher medals for all and age-group awards.

Experience a scenic 8k trail race through the forests and wetlands of Lake Conestee Nature Park. Run or walk a five mile loop featuring natural trails and boardwalks with views of the lake and local wildlife.

A 2.5-mile ascent to the summit of Mount Yonah with about 1600 feet of gain, a ruck division, and a 2 hour 15 minute cutoff.