Trail Running calendar near Talking Rock 2026-2027

A trail race at Sloppy Floyd State Park offering 5K, 10 mile, half marathon and a one-year 20-mile option. Courses include wide trails, some single track, climbs to Becky's Bluff, and natural trail features like rocks and roots.

Backyard ultra style trail event in Marietta, GA with a 1.5 to 2 mile loop. The race is untimed and runners repeat the loop to accumulate distance up to 50K or more. It is self supported and has limited bathroom facilities.

Experience a unique run through a wildlife park past exotic animals like zebras and kangaroos. This family friendly fundraiser in Georgia includes park admission and finisher medallions for all participants.

Dirt Circus comes to Atlanta for the first time with a free community festival. Join a casual group run, meet local race directors, and enjoy food and a raffle. The event is a celebration of the local trail running scene.

The Georgia Jewel in Dalton, GA on September 18 to 19, 2026 offers 100 mile, 50 mile, 35 mile and 18 mile trail races on the Pinhoti with extensive single track, bused starts for shorter races, and crew friendly loops.

An obstacle race in Dallas, Georgia on September 19, 2026 with new 2026 obstacles, multiple course options, and a Syndicate medal for those who complete two or more courses; parking is $20 at the gate.

Road Atlanta Trail Run is an event at Road Atlanta organized by Dirty Spokes Productions. The organizer runs off road cycling adventures and offers custom bike builds.

Challenge yourself on the last Sunday in September with a 2.5-mile ascent of Yonah Mountain, climbing 1,650 feet to the summit. Choose to run, hike, or join the ruck division carrying a weighted pack. Enjoy the earned views before hiking ba..

A third annual off-road 5K on a historic family farm in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with a course through sunflower fields and pastures and views of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Take on a 10 mile intown trail through shaded pine and hardwood at Southside Park in Atlanta on Oct 3 2026, with twisty singletrack, steep descents and creek crossings. Proceeds support MTB Atlanta and local trail stewardship.

A trail race on the Bartram Trail in Franklin, NC offering 25K and 50K courses with substantial elevation gain, multiple aid stations, a 150-runner field limit, shuttle service for 25K, and post-race music and food.

A trail event in Dahlonega, GA with a Half Marathon and 50K on three roughly ten mile loops through Jake and Bull Mountain. The 50K includes about 5,000 feet of climbing and three aid stations with vegetarian friendly food.

Chattahoochee Pointe Trail Run is a trail running event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization known for premium off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds.

Traverse the mountain peaks of the Chattahoochee National Forest in this scenic trail race featuring creek crossings and technical singletrack. Choose from distances including an ultra 50K or a dog friendly 15K canine run.

A 5K cross country race exclusive to Atlanta Track Club members on October 13, 2026, with a 1 hour 15 minute course limit. It is the final Grand Prix Series event before the December 12 Finale and the location is to be determined.

A three day, approximately 60 mile trail stage race around Chattanooga with stages on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail and Signal Mountain. Daily cutoffs and a 15 minutes per mile fitness expectation apply and proceeds support Wild Tr..

Trail races at Harbins Park near Dacula, Georgia, including a half marathon, a 50K, and a 50/50 challenge that requires completing 50 miles within the 50k cutoff. The course is nontechnical with short hills and accessible aid stations.

A 100 mile mountain road race in Copperhill TN and North Georgia on October 17, 2026. The loop covers about 15,000 feet of elevation gain and has a 32 hour time limit.

Trail marathon and 12-mile races at Fort Mountain State Park, featuring rugged single-track routes, a marathon elevation gain near 5,500 feet, an ancient summit rock wall, and post-race lakeside gathering plus awards for top finishers.

Experience a Halloween themed endurance race on a 2.2 mile paved loop around Miller Lake. Choose from 12, 6, or 3 hour runs or enjoy a non timed trick or treat fun run with costume contests and candy stations.