Trail Running calendar near Marietta 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.

Tackle 11.5 miles of winding trails and lake views at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville, GA. This community focused trail run, hosted by GUTS, supports the park while offering moderate wooded terrain and scenic crossings.

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.

White Plains Chocolate 5K Saturday Feb 7 2026 in Anniston invites runners to a scenic trail through community hills, starting and finishing at White Plains HS. Proceeds support the track teams and the race includes timing and awards.

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.

Thrill In The Hills at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder GA on Feb 14, 2026 offers scenic single and double track through rolling wooded hills. Distances from 5 miles to 50K and relays welcome runners of all levels.

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.

Celebrate love and fitness at Matchmakers & Mimosas 5K at Ott Vineyards & Winery, featuring on site 5K, Sip & Stroll and virtual entries. Run a chip timed vineyard course and enjoy a Valentine shirt, custom medal and a complimentary mimosa.

Mount Cheaha 50K finishes atop Cheaha Mountain, sending runners 50K of mostly single track on the Pinhoti through Talladega National Forest. Expect scenic overlooks, creek crossings and waterfalls for a rugged, rewarding trail day.

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.

Run through the Cohutta Wilderness from Mulberry Gap with challenging 30k and 50k trail courses featuring climbs, creek crossings and scenic overlooks. Robust aid stations and friendly volunteers keep you fueled on this rugged ultra.

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.

Tackle scenic trails in McLemore Cove on March 14, 2026 with 10K, 30K and epic 50K options that climb Pigeon Mountain. Enjoy waterfalls and overlooks, a 10 hour cutoff for the 50K, and a $5 day use license required for WMA land.

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.

Take on rugged Southern trails with 100 or 200 mile ultramarathons across Georgia and Alabama from March 18 to 22, 2026. Expect remote terrain, mandatory navigation gear and a gender specific technical shirt included.

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..