Trail Running calendar near Watkinsville 2026-2027

A faith-based endurance race series in Cumming, GA on July 18, 2026, presented by Harben Health Project and For The Kingdom. Distances offered are 5, 9, and 13 miles; the event is held in memory of the organizer's father.

An evening trail race at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula offering 7.3 mile and 3.3 mile courses with notable elevation gain and a midrace aid station on the longer course.

Abba House Rooted 5K Run/Walk for Recovery on July 25, 2026 at GA Premier Cross Country Course in Macon raises funds for Abba House programs. Registration is $35 and participants submit times via RunSignUp.

Hot to Trot is a timed endurance event in Canton, Georgia offering 4 hour and 8 hour options on an approximately one mile mixed-surface loop at Boling Park, with one aid station and awards for top three men and women.

A multi-part event at the Athens YMCA on August 1, 2026 featuring a cross country 5K through the woods, a one-lap track Fun Run, and a Phantom Runner shirt option with on-site pickup.

The Dark and Dirty Night Race will take place in Experiment on Saturday 1 August 2026. You can run 21 kilometers.

A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.

HCA Cross Country Fun Run in Dacula, GA on August 8, 2026 offers 3K and 5K Run/Walk options with a $25 fee; all proceeds support the HCA Cross County Program.

A weekend trail event near Vogel State Park with three distances on the Duncan Ridge corridor, notable elevation gain, on course support, and volunteer credit for helpers.

H9 Dragon runs a 50 Miler and a marathon at Vogel State Park on August 22, 2026. Event entry requires H9 trail club membership and registration closes August 4.

An 8.88 hour timed trail event in August in Atlanta with multi-loop laps over river and through woods. The race has a no DNF, no cutoff, no crew policy and a flat $88.80 entry fee.

Community-focused trail event at Boling Park featuring a roughly 5K trail run, a kids one mile fun run, live music and food trucks.

A timed trail event at Lake Zwerner in Dahlonega featuring a 4.63 mile loop and 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour race options. The course has rocky and rooty sections, steep climbs, runnable ridge lines, and a single staffed aid station.

An untimed backyard ultra-style trail event in Marietta, GA with a 1.5 to 2 mile loop. Runners self-support and may complete loops to reach or exceed a 50K distance while sharing aid and food with others.

A muddy, off road 4 mile obstacle course on September 12, 2026 at 19th St. and Barnes Ave. Features 30 plus obstacles, competitive and non competitive categories, electronic timing, and an age minimum of 13.

A 5k all-terrain run through North Georgia Wildlife Park with animal encounters and a meet and greet with Scottish Highland cows. Options include a 1 mile fun run and a virtual run, and proceeds benefit Creation Encounters.

Dirt Circus Atlanta is a free one-day community run and expo in Atlanta, GA on September 16, 2026. The event features a casual 3.5 mile group run, vendor booths, a raffle, and a local running store meetup.

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.

An annual trail event at Pinecrest Academy offering a 5K trail run, a three-lap 1 Mile kids run, and a donation-only Ghost Runner option, with finisher medals for all and age-group awards.

A one-way 2.5 mile ascent on Yonah Mountain near Cleveland, GA, gaining about 1,650 feet; timed from bottom to summit with an optional ruck division requiring minimum carried weight and a medal for finishers.