Trail Running calendar near Newnan 2025-2026

Take on a continuous 34 hours on a scenic two mile loop along the Chattahoochee River in Valley, Alabama. This festive ultrarun supports the town carousel and offers event t shirts for early registrants plus unique finisher awards.

The Dirty Spokes Off The Grid Fort Yargo Cannonball Run is a trail running event held at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: 8.75 miles or 3.10 miles. The race features a mix of smooth an..

Join the Paulding Young Life Jingle Jog 5K or family 1K on the flat, tree lined Silver Comet Trail in Dallas, GA. Festive costumes, prizes, and proceeds benefit Paulding Young Life, making this a fun holiday run for all.

Take on scenic, rocky single track through Pine Mountain at FDR State Park with 19 or 40 mile options for trail lovers. Organized by local runners, this long running event raises funds to support FDR State Park and Georgia State Parks.

Holiday Hootie Hoo is a trail race at F.D.R. State Park on Pine Mountain, Georgia offering a Half Marathon and 10K over scenic singletrack with rock outcrops, creeks and pine stands. Enjoy a race hoodie and help local parks and the Humane S..

Tackle steep trails at Summit Showdown in Little Mulberry Park, Dacula, on December 28, 2025 with 10 mile and 5K routes that climb to some of Gwinnett County's highest points. Finish with pancakes and coffee to refuel and celebrate.

Join the Atlanta Fat Ass at Sweetwater Creek State Park on Jan 4 2026 for scenic, technical singletrack loops in 25K and 50K options, exclusive to GUTS members. Stick around after the race for a hearty crockpot chili contest and hot food.

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.

Tackle rugged single track and rolling hills at the Huff N' Puff Trail Races in Jackson, GA, with marathon, half marathon and 5K distances. All finishers receive a lightweight hoodie and medal and proceeds benefit Dauset Trails.

Run scenic riverwalks between Columbus GA and Phenix City AL at the Southern Freeze on Jan 24, 2026 with 25k, 50k and 50 mile options. Finish at Scofflaw Brewing and warm up with hearty aid station fare plus a beanie and finisher medal.

Join Born to Be Wild on Jan 31 at McGuffey Nature Center for a 5K, 10K or 1 mile fun run through scenic trails. Family friendly event features mascot Flint and kid registrants get a plush or event shirt while supporting local conservation.

Run the scenic 11.5 mile Red Top Rumble at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville GA on winding wooded trails with lake views and bridge crossings. A portion of proceeds supports the park and Friends of Red Top Mountain.

Join the 19th annual Thrill In The Hills at Fort Yargo State Park for scenic trail races in solo and relay formats across 5 miles, 13.1 miles and 50K. Rolling hills and technical single track promise a fun, memorable challenge.

Run a certified 5K or 10K over scenic sand, clay and gravel roads around Lake Martin, starting and finishing at Russell Crossroads. Finish with a Grits Bar and live music and help support the Alexander City Schools Education Foundation.

Run a scenic point to point 50K through the Pinhoti, Skyway and Silent trails in Talladega National Forest, passing creeks, lakes and overlooks. Finish atop Cheaha Mountain at Cheaha State Park for sweeping views and a hard earned medal.

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..

Test your endurance at the Yeti 7/11 Hour Run, a 7 or 11 hour timed trail challenge at Sweetwater Creek State Park in Lithia Springs, Georgia. Enjoy scenic lake and falls loops, a playful 7 and 11 themed aid station, and chip timing.