Trail Running calendar near Rome 2025-2026

Hit scenic trails at the Bad Beard x Evergreen Holiday Hustle, a festive trail run benefiting the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Choose a short or longer loop or a kids fun run, then enjoy Christmas swag and pancakes at the finish.

Tackle challenging climbs at the Summit Showdown in Dacula with 10 mile and 5K options that conquer some of Gwinnett County's highest points. Finish with pancakes and coffee and prizes including entry to the Yonah Mountain Vertical Race.

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 a rugged 25K trail run atop Raccoon Mountain near Chattanooga on Jan 17, 2026. Enjoy technical singletrack, aid stations, and a commemorative campfire mug at the finish.

Join Snow Bull at Camp Chet on Whitwell Mountain for a half marathon or 6 or 12 hour endurance challenge. Run scenic 5 mile forest loops with about 1000 ft climb per loop, waterfalls, bluffs and finisher awards for all.

The MAD Backyard Ultra at Camp Jordan Park in East Ridge challenges runners to run a 4.167 mile loop each hour until a single runner remains. Flat, runnable course with awards for the last person standing and for those hitting 100 miles.

Join Born to Be Wild on Jan 31, 2026 at McGuffey Nature Center in Newnan, GA for 5K, 10K and a 1 mile Fun Run to benefit the Southern Conservation Trust. Family friendly fun with Flint the River Otter and kids prizes.

Red Top Rumble is an 11.5 mile trail run through wooded paths with bridge crossings and lake views at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville GA on February 1, 2026. Expect winding moderate trails and scenic vistas.

Run scenic single track trails and bluff overlooks around Guntersville State Park with options of 50K, half marathon, or 5K in a friendly field capped at 350. This cupless event offers multiple spectator vantage points and beautiful lake vi..

Challenge the trails from Lookout Mountain to Ross's Landing in Chattanooga with ultra distances and a team relay for all levels. Cross the finish to celebrate with a whiskey festival, live music and riverside vibes.

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 a one loop 50K through the wooded ridges of Enterprise South Nature Park on varied park and single track trails. Aid stations and a passage through a concrete TNT bunker near mile 17 make this a memorable trail run.

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.

Run sandstone strewn single track on Signal Mountain and Walden Ridge with Tennessee River Gorge views at the Bad Beard Stump Jump. Choose a 50K or a 10 Miler and enjoy a shirt, post race meal and local beer.

Celebrate McClellan Madness fifth anniversary with timed 4 hour 25k and 8 hour 50k loops on scenic single track in Anniston. Enjoy staffed and self serve aid at the trailhead and a cupless community vibe.

Scenic, rugged trails in the Cohutta Wilderness near Ellijay Georgia with 30k or 50k options, steep climbs, creek crossings and waterfall views. Aid stations and basecamp hospitality keep you fueled.

Run rugged singletrack in McLemore Cove with steep climbs up Pigeon Mountain and scenic passages by Rocktown. Choose 10K, 30K or 50K for a challenging day on the trails with epic views and a 50K time limit of 10 hours.

Georgia Grit Trail Run presents a gritty 10K through mud, thick grass and punchy singletrack at Georgia International Horse Park. Tight turns and limited sight lines make for a technical challenge amid the Spartan OCR weekend.

Test your endurance on the Southern States 200, a point to point 200 mile trail run along the Pinhoti Trail from Dalton, Georgia to the summit of Mount Cheaha. Rugged mountain terrain, hearty aid support and a 100 hour time limit.