Trail Running calendar near Newnan 2025-2026

Tackle scenic singletrack at the Holiday Hootie Hoo in FDR State Park, Georgia, and choose a 10K or half marathon through springs, creek crossings and rocky, rooty trails. Finishers get awards and a race hoodie while supporting local causes..

Take on the Summit Showdown in Dacula with a demanding 10 mile or a scenic 5K, both featuring major vertical gain. Enjoy pancakes and coffee after the finish and a shot at entry to the Yonah Mountain Vertical Race.

Join the Atlanta Fat Ass, a relaxed post holiday trail run at Sweetwater Creek State Park offering 50K and 25K looped courses on technical white trails. Free for current GUTS members, the day finishes with a communal crockpot chili contest.

Run Sawnee Mountain at Dirty Spokes Mayhem on the Mountain, a scenic but technical trail race with rocky roots, creek crossings and a ridgeline climb. Pick 5.15 mile or 3 mile distances and register early limited to 325 runners.

Take on the Huff N' Puff Trail Races at scenic Dauset Trails on January 17, 2026 with marathon, half marathon, and 5K options. Tackle rolling single track and creekside woods, then celebrate with a finisher hoodie and warm post race food.

Southern Freeze on Jan 24 in Columbus GA is an urban riverwalk run with Chattahoochee views and iconic local landmarks. Choose 25k, 50k or 50 mile and start and finish at Scofflaw Brewing with swag and hearty aid station fare.

Run Born to Be Wild at McGuffey Nature Center in Newnan GA on January 31, 2026 with timed 5K and 10K races plus a one mile Fun Run for the whole family. Dress as a mascot and meet Flint the River Otter for kid friendly perks.

Run four scenic trail races around Columbus, GA and west central Georgia with Short and Long series from 5K to a half marathon. Register by Jan 31, 2026 to lock in your series spot, swag and eligibility for overall awards.

Run the 19th annual Red Top Rumble on Feb 1, 2026 at Red Top Mountain State Park: an 11.5 mile trail through woods with bridge crossings and Lake Allatoona views. Scenic course and community vibe make for a fun day on the trails.

Join a limited field trail race at West Point Lake on Feb 8, 2026, with scenic lakeside singletrack loops in 5K and 10K options. Enjoy a custom BOCO running cap, finisher award, and a laid back Southern Singletrack vibe.

Celebrate the 19th Fort Yargo Thrill In The Hills on Feb 14, 2026 with scenic technical trail races at Fort Yargo State Park. Choose 5 miles, a half marathon or a 50K solo or relay and tackle rolling single track in a festive atmosphere.

Choose a scenic 5K or 10K at Russell Crossroads near Lake Martin Alabama, on rustic sand clay and gravel roads past Kob's Knob to Heaven Hill. Finish by The Stables with a grits bar, live music, and support for Alexander City Schools.

Tackle the Mount Cheaha 50K, a point to point trail ultramarathon finishing atop Cheaha Mountain with sweeping overlooks. Run mostly single track through waterfalls, creeks and hardwood forests on the scenic Pinhoti and Skyway trails.

Run the first annual Soil Mates Trail Race in Thomaston GA on Feb 28 2026 with 5k, 15k and 50k loops across pasture paths, runnable hills and forest single track. Enjoy a race shirt, food truck, free parking and a laid back farm vibe.

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.

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..

Join the 10th annual Yeti 7/11 Hour Endurance Run at Sweetwater Creek State Park on March 21, 2026, with timed seven hour and eleven hour challenges. Tackle a scenic 4 mile loop of single and double track trails with a fun 7/11 themed aid s..

Take on Canebrake in the Atlanta area March 23 to 27, 2026 with 100 or 200 mile options on scenic Sweetwater Creek State Park looped trails. Robust aid, a sleep station and live chip timing keep you moving across technical dirt and gravel.

Bootlegger returns to Flovilla, GA on Mar 28, 2026 with 100 mile, 50 mile and 12 mile options on a rolling 12.5 mile single track loop. Stocked aid stations, swag for all and a buckle for 100 mile finishers.