Trail Running calendar near McDonough 2026-2027

Trail running at Fort Yargo State Park on February 14, 2026, with 5 mile, 21K and 50K options including relay teams. Courses run on single and double track wooded trails with multiple aid stations and finish awards.

Held at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School, this event features a family-friendly Fun Run and a scenic 5K on school and YMCA trails. It supports the local school and includes an awards ceremony for all ages.

This unique event features a 5K trail run through a conserved farm along the Broad River. Afterward, participants can take an optional group polar plunge into the river. The event supports local water quality monitoring efforts.

A two hour timed run at Yahoola Park in Dahlonega on February 21, 2026. Runners complete as many laps as they can; registration covers chip timing, water, electrolytes and finish line food.

Run the first annual Soil Mates Trail Race on a historic cattle farm in Georgia. The event offers 5k, 15k, and 50k distances on a scenic 3.1-mile loop through pastures and forest trails. It's a cupless race with a meal included for longer d..

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.

A trail running event at Charleston Park in Cumming, Georgia on March 7, 2026, offering 6.2 and 4.3 mile off-road courses with varied terrain and lake views, a 250 runner cap, and awards for top finishers.

The Trillium Trek Trail Run & Walk takes place in Gainesville, Georgia, on March 7, 2026. It offers three distances: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. The courses are set within an old-growth forest.

NACC's Race Around Red Top in Cartersville GA offers in-person and virtual 5k options including single- and two-dog canicross and a Dog Friendly 5k. Registered participants receive a race T-shirt and a finisher challenge coin.

Trail races at Sandy Creek Park in Athens GA featuring lakeside views, creek crossings, and two distances, 5K and 15K. Finishers receive medals and place and age group awards; a pavement alternate is planned for unsafe trail conditions.

Trail trail races at Harbins Park in Dacula, Georgia on March 21, 2026 offering 7.10 and 3.55 mile double track courses with a 275 participant cap and age group awards.

A timed trail endurance event at Sweetwater Creek State Park offering 7 hour and 11 hour loop races on a roughly 4 mile course. The aid station features classic 7 Eleven snacks and chip timing is provided.

Looped trail races in Sweetwater Creek State Park near Lithia Springs GA featuring 200 mile and 100 mile options with staffed aid stations, a sleep station, an open kitchen, and chip timing; registration closes March 1.

A multi-distance trail event in Flovilla, GA on March 28, 2026 featuring 100, 50 and 12 mile races on a 12.5 mile loop with two aid stations. Finishers receive medals; 100 mile finishers receive buckles and additional raffle incentives.

The Trailblazer 5K is a new event on March 28, 2026, held on the Firefly Trail in Athens. It features a timed 5K, a free kids' Fun Run, and a virtual option. Proceeds support children's programming at the Heard Park Community Center.

This spring 5K in Carrollton takes place on the paved paths of Hobbs Farm Park Greenway. Proceeds support the Grimes Foundation, and awards are given across multiple age groups.

A trail run at Red Top Mountain State Park on April 4, 2026 offering 7.5 and 3.8 mile options with a 275 runner cap. The route uses single and double track on old fire road bed and awards medals by overall and age categories.

A trail-only race at Fort Yargo State Park near Winder, GA, offering a 50K (two 15.6-mile loops) and a 25K (one loop) with marked trails, staffed aid stations, drop-bag support, finisher medals, and timing.

A looped trail race at Dowdell's Knob in F D Roosevelt State Park offering 7K, 14K and 21K on a 4.3 mile boot shaped loop. The field is limited to 75 runners and proceeds benefit MercyMed of Columbus.

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.