Trail Running calendar near Macon 2026-2027

Freedom Trail 5K in Watkinsville takes place on the trails of Thomas Preserve Park and is part of Oconee County's America 250 celebration with food vendors, a kid's zone, live music and a drone show in the evening.

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 community 5K and 1-mile fun run at Lane Southern Orchards with a grass cross country course, toy donations for Middle Georgia Toys for Tots, entry fees and guaranteed Dri Fit shirts for pre-registrations.

Timed trail laps on a 4.37 mile loop at a working cattle farm near Thomaston, Georgia. Options include a one hour 4 mile race, plus four hour and eight hour formats with water refills and on-course food for longer races.

Dirt Circus Atlanta is a free one-day community run and expo in Atlanta, GA on September 16, 2026. The event features a casual 3.5 mile group run, vendor booths, a raffle, and a local running store meetup.

The 13th Annual PINK OUT 5K & 1 MILE in Macon offers in-person chip-timed and untimed 5K options, a 1 mile family walk, and a virtual 5K window to raise funds for United in Pink's survivor support programs.

An evening 6 hour trail run on September 26, 2026 in Louisville, GA on a 2 mile single track loop with trees, creek beds, and short climbs. The free event has one aid station, requires personal lights, and awards a wooden participation meta..

Teams of two alternate loops on a mostly trail three mile course at Pike County Stadium in Zebulon, GA. The relay offers six and twelve hour options and raises funds for local food programs.

Take on a 10 mile intown trail through shaded pine and hardwood at Southside Park in Atlanta on Oct 3 2026, with twisty singletrack, steep descents and creek crossings. Proceeds support MTB Atlanta and local trail stewardship.

A club-only 5K cross country race on October 13, 2026, running through woods and fields. Free for Atlanta Track Club members, the event has a 1 hour 15 minute course limit and requires guest passes for non-members.

The Autumn Chase will take place in Newnan on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run between 5 and 10 kilometers.

Lone Wolf 135 is a self supported 135 mile trail race in Griffin, GA run as ten laps of a 13.5 mile loop with more than 20,000 feet of climbing and a 48 hour cutoff. No crew or pacers are allowed; entry requires prior 100 mile experience or..

A community-focused trail event on November 7, 2026 in Newnan, GA offering 50K, half marathon, and 10K on a 6-mile single-track loop with aid stations. Proceeds support AnotherWay Foundation and Pathways Center for Mental Health.

A short road race at Rock Eagle 4-H Center listed as 4.44K with a notable hill. Preregistration and race day options are available, and the event is part of the Dawg Days of Summer in Winter Races series.

Trail races and a one mile kids fun run take place at Serenbe, Palmetto, Georgia on November 14, 2026, with age group prizes for the 5K and 10K, participation medals and shirts, warmup activities and on-site injury screening.

Trail races at FDR State Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia featuring 19 and 40 mile loops plus a special 46 mile anniversary distance, a new 10k trail race, and a season long virtual 400 mile challenge.

Born to Be Wild at McGuffey Nature Center on December 12, 2026 offers 5K, 10K and a 1-mile Fun Run to raise funds for land conservation and wildlife protection; family-friendly with awards and a mascot appearance.

A trail event at F.D.R. State Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia on December 13, 2026 offering a Half Marathon and 10K. The ninth annual Holiday Hootie Hoo includes race hoodies, finisher awards, and supports local park and humane causes.

An elimination race in Molena, GA where runners must complete a four mile loop with 1000 feet of gain each hour to continue for up to eight hours. Prizes are given after each loop and the fastest lap on the final loop decides the winner.

A six hour trail challenge where runners complete a 5K each hour and must finish each lap within the hour. Complete all six laps to earn the OUTLAST medal and join the national leaderboard for prize opportunities.