Trail Running calendar near Watkinsville 2025-2026

Take on the Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge in Cleveland GA, a weekend of summit laps that rack up serious elevation and reward you with sweeping mountain views. Pick single, double or relay entries and celebrate at a nearby brewery after..

Run for the River and Polar Plunge at Camp Kiwanis in Danielsville offers a scenic 5K trail along the Broad River with a shorter walking loop. Add an optional group polar plunge to benefit Broad River conservation.

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.

Push your limits at Sufferfest 26 in Williamston SC, a Last Man Standing run or ruck where competitors repeat one mile loops under a strict time cutoff until one remains. Choose the ruck with a 30 lb pack or run, grab swag, and support SCQR..

Choose the 5K or adventurous 15K at Sandy Creek Park, where lakeside views and creek crossings make for a scenic but challenging trail run. All finishers earn medals and top runners take home awards.

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.

Join the 16th annual Dirty Spokes Off The Grid trail run at Harbins Park for scenic wooded trails and two distances 7.1 mi and 3.55 mi, with a capped field of 275 for a friendly, intimate race day. Race shirts and age group awards add extra..

Challenge yourself at the Yeti 7 and 11 Hour Endurance Run at Sweetwater Creek State Park with 7 or 11 hour options on scenic looped trails. Enjoy a playful 7 11 style aid station serving classic snack favorites to keep you going.

Run ultra distances at Sweetwater Creek State Park near Atlanta with 200 mile and 100 mile options from March 23 to 27, 2026. Looped trails, staffed aid stations, a sleep station and hot food keep you moving while chip timing and live track..

Join the Trailblazer 5K at Dudley Park on March 28 to run the scenic Firefly Trail and support children's programming at Heard Park Community Center. Choose a youth fun run or virtual 5K on a Peachtree qualifying course with race day awards..

The Georgia Death Race is a legendary 74 mile trail ultramarathon in Blairsville GA with roughly 16,000 feet of climbing and descent through the mountains. Runners carry a railroad spike to toss at the finish and earn an engraved keepsake.

Bootlegger 100 in Flovilla, GA on March 28, 2026 features 100 mile, 50 mile and 12 mile looped trail races with solid aid station support and crew access. Pursue a 100 mile buckle, enjoy hot evening food, and race with a welcoming ultrarunn..

Tackle scenic single or double 15.6 mile loops through Fort Yargo State Park with 25K and 50K trail options on fully marked courses. Enjoy aid stations, finisher medals, post race food and a dog friendly 25K for canine companions.

The Helenback Race Series is a trail-running event in Helen, Georgia, surrounding Unicoi State Park and the Chattahoochee River area. The event offers three distances: marathon, half marathon, and a 4-mile race. Runners begin and finish on..

Loop The Hooch on April 25 in Suwanee invites runners to tackle a fast, flat 5K loop along the Chattahoochee River with 50K and 25K solo options or a 50K relay for teams up to five. Cash awaits anyone who breaks the 50K course records.

Join the Dirty Spokes Spring Trail Run at Allatoona Creek Park in Acworth on April 25, 2026, with 6.90 and 3.75 mile options. Enjoy groomed wooded trails, gentle slopes, and finish line awards and shirts.

Challenge yourself at the Brasstown Bald Buster, a 3.1 mile road climb to Brasstown Bald with roughly 1700 ft of ascent. Choose the 5K or the ruck carrying 25 lb for men and 15 lb for women, earn a shirt and medal and vie for summit prizes.

Don's Backyard BBQ Trail Run at Fort Yargo State Park on May 16 2026 offers 10K and 20K multi lap courses on scenic rolling trails. Limited to 225 runners, entry includes a BBQ meal and soft tri blend shirt for a lively post race party.

Tackle rolling, technical single track at the Dirty Spokes Haw Creek Park trail run in Cumming GA on June 6, 2026. Choose a 6.4 mile or 3.35 mile route through wooded trails and rocky climbs for a fun, challenging off road race.

Tackle scenic, technical trails at Sawnee Mountain Preserve on July 11, 2026, choosing between 3.1 miles or 4.0 miles. Limited to 325 runners, this fast, friendly trail run features challenging climbs, rocky singletrack, a water station mid..