Trail Running calendar near Ringgold 2026-2027

Trail marathon and 12 mile races at Fort Mountain State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring roughly 5,500 feet of climbing across single track, rocky and mixed use trails and a summit stone wall with fall mountain views.

A lakeside trail race in Cartersville with two distances, 3.8 miles and 7.5 miles, on an easy fire road surface. Registration includes a tri-blend shirt, chip timing, professionally marked course, and age-group medals.

Trail events on the East Lakeshore Trail at Tellico Reservoir near Greenback, Tennessee. Distances include 100K, several 50K formats, a two person relay and a 25K ruck with specified pack weights.

A weekend trail festival at McMullen Cove with a certified Sublett Point 5K and 25K and 50K mountain trail races, notable landmarks along the route, and proceeds supporting childhood cancer research.

A 50K event in Kennesaw, GA run as five loops of about 10 km, featuring a pumpkin-carry tradition, cupless aid at the start/finish, and a canned food drive. The run is open and free to GUTS members.

A dog-friendly trail event at Reflection Riding in Chattanooga with a 1 mile Pup Dash, 5K and 10K and both timed and untimed options. Proceeds benefit Reflection Riding and the finish area includes local beer, food, and pet vendors.

A community road race on the Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with 5K, 10K and Half Marathon distances plus virtual options. Veterans register free and active duty entries have a reduced fee; medals and age group awards are offered.

An 8th annual 4 hour and 8 hour loop race on a one mile trail around Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park. Entry includes a jacket and finisher medal, proceeds benefit Vogel State Park.

Trail races at Lula Lake Land Trust include 50K, half marathon, 10K and a 1 mile kids run; courses feature waterfalls, single track and significant elevation gain. Proceeds support trail maintenance and construction.

Trail runs at Cathedral Caverns State Park with 5K and 15K options, including a final segment through the cave lit with glow sticks. Aid stations, cupless policy, entry caps, race shirt and finisher medal provided.

A USATF sanctioned timed track event at Ringgold High School offering 3, 6, 12, and 24 hour options. The cup free race credits 0.25 miles per lap, allows crew support in a designated infield, and includes awards and championship recognition..

Trail races at Vogel State Park offering 50K and 30K options on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge Trails, featuring over 10,000 feet of elevation gain, multiple aid stations, and proceeds supporting park volunteers.

A trail race near Chattanooga on technical single-track through Mullens Cove and Pot Point loops, with bluff views, rhododendron-lined streams, and 6.5, 10, and 20 mile distance options featuring significant elevation gain.

A 3.5 mile cross country loop on private farmland in Summerville, GA, run as either 4 hour or 8 hour events. One aid station provides water and snacks; porta-potties are on site and camping is not available.

Trail ultramarathon in Fall Creek Falls State Park near Spencer, Tennessee. Courses of 50k, 100k, and 100 miles pass suspension bridges, multiple overlooks, waterfalls, and lake shoreline.

Trail event at Foster Falls State Park on Nov 28, 2026 offering Marathon, Half Marathon, and a 13-mile ruck division across the Fiery Gizzard Trail with waterfalls, ridgeline views, technical descents, spaced aid stations, and limited medic..

Cloudland Canyon in Rising Fawn, GA offers trail races on December 5-6, 2026, from 5 miles to 50 miles with published elevation gain, aid station plans, and cutoff times. Volunteer positions include an opportunity to earn a free race entry.

Trail marathon and half marathon through Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, GA, featuring mostly singletrack terrain, the Appalachian Approach Trail steps, two aid stations, timing, and free race photos and videos.

A backyard ultra at Amicalola Falls State Park on a 3.6 mile, 1,025 ft elevation loop, repeated hourly until one finisher remains. Cash prizes for the last man and woman, plus support services and DNW medals.

A multi-day staircase endurance series at Amicalola Falls State Park, Dec 9–13, 2026. Events range from a 12-hour 16-mile lap format to an 84-hour 180-mile option, offered solo or as team FlexRelay on the AT Approach Trail.