Trail Running calendar near Madison 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.

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.

A trail running event at Fort Yargo State Park on February 14, 2026, offering 5 miles, a half marathon and a 50K with solo or relay options. Courses run on single and double-track trails with aid stations, chip timing and finisher items.

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.

Push your limits at the Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge on Feb 21 and 22, 2026. Pick the 10,000 ft or 5,000 ft summit loops on steep, technical trail and then unwind with other runners at NoFo Brew Co.

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..

A time based trail event at Sweetwater Creek State Park on March 21, 2026 offering 7 hour and 11 hour endurance options. The race uses a marked four mile loop, a 7 eleven style aid station, and chip timing.

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.

A trail ultra at Fort Yargo State Park near Winder, Georgia, on a 15.6 mile loop run twice for the 50K or once for the 25K. The course is fully marked with stocked aid stations, drop bags for 50K, and a canine 25K option.

Trail races in Helen Georgia include a marathon, half marathon and a 4 miler on Unicoi State Park trails. The event features aid stations, strict cutoffs, riverfront start and finish, and a post race party with food and music.

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.