Trail Running calendar near Watkinsville 2026-2027

Chicopee Woods WildRUN offers 7 mile and 3 mile trail races plus a kids loop at Chicopee Woods Nature Preserve in Gainesville, Georgia. Courses pass rhododendron groves, creeks and a 140 foot suspension bridge.

Freedom Trail 5K in Watkinsville takes place on the trails of Thomas Preserve Park and is part of Oconee County's America 250 celebration with food vendors, a kid's zone, live music and a drone show in the evening.

A multi-distance ultra on the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna, GA, with 100 mile, 50 mile, 24 hour and shorter timed options. The flat out and back asphalt and grass course has aid stations, timing mats, and proceeds benefit homeless services.

Timed 48 hour, 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour events on a USATF certified one mile paved loop at Camp Frank D Merrill in Dahlonega, GA. One aid station supplies food and ice and campsite access opens the Thursday before the event.

Sawnee Mountain Trail Run is an event presented by Dirty Spokes Productions, an organization that describes its activities as off road cycling adventures and custom bike builds. No further event details are available.

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.

A night trail race at Little Mulberry Park in Dacula, GA offering two distances with notable elevation gain, a midway aid station on the longer course, and entry prizes for top finishers in the 7.3 mile race.

Hot to Trot at Boling Park in Canton, GA offers 8 hour and 4 hour loop events on an approximately one mile mixed-surface course, a single aid station, and awards for top three men and women in each format.

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.

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.

Trail ultraraces at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA offering 100 mile, 40 mile and 40 km options on Duncan Ridge with substantial elevation gain, multiple support locations and volunteer credit toward future entries.

A trail event at Vogel State Park on August 22, 2026 featuring a 50 Miler and Marathon. H9 trail club membership is required and fees cover awards, a t shirt, site rental, and food.

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 backyard ultra style trail event in Marietta, GA, run on a 1.5 to 2 mile loop that can be repeated to reach distances such as 50K. The race is untimed and self supported, with limited facilities and shared aid among runners.

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 fundraising run at NOGAWILD in Cleveland, GA offering a 2.8 mile two lap course, a 1 mile kids run, and a virtual 2.8 mile option. The all terrain route follows park pathways and the Safari Drive Thru road with varied surfaces.

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.