Trail Running calendar near Reed Creek 2025-2026

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..

Run Assault on BlackRock, a rugged 7 mile trail to a 5,810 foot summit with rocky single track and steep climbs. Beat one hour for $400 or finish in 101 minutes for a buckle and help fund outdoor murals in downtown Sylva.

Georgia Death Race is a legendary 74 mile trail ultramarathon across North Georgia with about 16,000 feet of climb and descent. Runners carry a 1 lb railroad spike to toss at the finish in a storied tradition.

Join the Trailblazer 5K at Dudley Park on March 28 to run the scenic Firefly Trail and support children's programming at Heard Park Community Center. Choose a youth fun run or virtual 5K on a Peachtree qualifying course with race day awards..

Run scenic single track trails and rolling hills around Fort Yargo Lake in 25K or 50K loop formats. Well stocked aid stations, race swag, free photos and a post race meal plus a canine 25K option make for a fun, supported day.

Run scenic trails around Unicoi State Park and the Chattahoochee River in Helen, GA with marathon, half marathon, and 4 mile options. Finish with a lively post race party with food, drinks, and music while supporting local parks and ROTC.

Smoky Mountain Relay sends teams on just over 200 miles of road and trail through Pisgah National Forest near Brevard, NC. Teams rotate through marked legs and finish with a lively party featuring live music, food and drinks.

Enjoy shaded trails at Knock On Wood in Marietta, SC with half marathon and 10K options on a rolling 10K loop. Finish with a medal, live timing and a lively post race party.

Loop The Hooch on April 25 in Suwanee invites runners to tackle a fast, flat 5K loop along the Chattahoochee River with 50K and 25K solo options or a 50K relay for teams up to five. Cash awaits anyone who breaks the 50K course records.

Challenge yourself at the Brasstown Bald Buster, a 3.1 mile road climb to Brasstown Bald with roughly 1700 ft of ascent. Choose the 5K or the ruck carrying 25 lb for men and 15 lb for women, earn a shirt and medal and vie for summit prizes.

Celebrate Earth Day on scenic Cherokee Bluff Park trails in Flowery Branch, GA. Choose a 5K, 10K or take on the combined 15K challenge, and enjoy a race shirt, finisher medal and Earth Day prizes for top finishers.

Join the Lakeside Park 8k Run/Walk on May 3, 2026 in Piedmont, SC for a scenic loop on natural trails and single track sections. All proceeds support the Upstate Running Club Youth Team and finishers enjoy medals, photos and pancakes.

Don's Backyard BBQ 20K and 10K Trail Run Challenge at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder GA on May 16, 2026. Tackle rolling trail laps, enjoy a BBQ meal and beverage, and race with a limited field for a fun competitive day.

Tackle rolling, technical single track at the Dirty Spokes Haw Creek Park trail run in Cumming GA on June 6, 2026. Choose a 6.4 mile or 3.35 mile route through wooded trails and rocky climbs for a fun, challenging off road race.

Cottonmouth 8 Mile at Lakewood Nature Preserve on June 6, four laps of a 2 mile grassy loop with BYOB beer sips between laps and chip timing. Finishers get medals, food and Beer Olympics while supporting the Upstate Running Club youth team.

Enjoy a clothing optional 5K trail run through woods, trails, and meadows at Carolina Foothills Resort in Chesnee, SC on June 13, 2026. Choose the extra 7.3K Mike Ward Challenge, then relax with resort amenities, food, and awards.

Run The Longest Day at Lakewood Nature Preserve, a scenic loop course offering races from a half marathon to 100 kilometers amid rolling hills and wildlife. Proceeds benefit the Upstate Running Club Youth Team.

Tackle scenic, technical trails at Sawnee Mountain Preserve on July 11, 2026, choosing between 3.1 miles or 4.0 miles. Limited to 325 runners, this fast, friendly trail run features challenging climbs, rocky singletrack, a water station mid..

Run the Carolina Reaper Challenge on July 18, 2026 at Riverwest Preserve in Greenville SC, featuring scenic paved loops and timed laps from 5 mile to 50k. Proceeds benefit Upstate Running Club youth and finishers get medals, music and snack..

Run scenic single track trails at Table Rock State Park in August 2026 with options of a challenging 15K climb to Pinnacle Mountain or a fun 5K loop along Carrick Creek. Enjoy rugged views, stream crossings and a festive finish with shirts..