Trail Running calendar near Winder 2026-2027

Trail running at Fort Yargo State Park on February 14, 2026, with 5 mile, 21K and 50K options including relay teams. Courses run on single and double track wooded trails with multiple aid stations and finish awards.

Held at Oglethorpe Avenue Elementary School, this event features a family-friendly Fun Run and a scenic 5K on school and YMCA trails. It supports the local school and includes an awards ceremony for all ages.

This unique event features a 5K trail run through a conserved farm along the Broad River. Afterward, participants can take an optional group polar plunge into the river. The event supports local water quality monitoring efforts.

A two day mountain trail event on Yonah Mountain offering roughly 25 km and 50 km options with substantial elevation gain, technical terrain, and repeated summit loops. Aid at the trailhead and a summit water stop support runners.

Celebrate the Valentine's season with a themed 5K at Ott Vineyards. The event features a cross-country style course through the winery grounds. All finishers receive a shirt, medal, and a mimosa, with awards for various age groups.

A two hour timed run at Yahoola Park in Dahlonega on February 21, 2026. Runners complete as many laps as they can; registration covers chip timing, water, electrolytes and finish line food.

Enjoy a scenic 5K trail run in Williamson that welcomes runners and walkers of all ages. Proceeds benefit Refuge Youth Ministry and their summer service trip to Camp Barnabas.

Trail races of 30K and 50K start and finish at Mulberry Gap in the Cohutta Wilderness, featuring long gravel approaches and climbs on Pinhoti trails. Aid stations provide typical ultra fare and hard cutoffs are enforced with volunteer suppo..

A trail running event at Charleston Park in Cumming, Georgia on March 7, 2026, offering 6.2 and 4.3 mile off-road courses with varied terrain and lake views, a 250 runner cap, and awards for top finishers.

The Trillium Trek Trail Run & Walk takes place in Gainesville, Georgia, on March 7, 2026. It offers three distances: 5K, 10K, and Half Marathon. The courses are set within an old-growth forest.

Run, walk, bike or swim for a cause at the Clemson 8 Challenge in person on March 7 or virtually March 7 to 14. Family friendly distances from an 800 m kids fun run to 8, 14.2 and 26.2 mile options help raise funds for military affiliated s..

NACC's Race Around Red Top in Cartersville GA offers in-person and virtual 5k options including single- and two-dog canicross and a Dog Friendly 5k. Registered participants receive a race T-shirt and a finisher challenge coin.

Trail races at Sandy Creek Park in Athens GA featuring lakeside views, creek crossings, and two distances, 5K and 15K. Finishers receive medals and place and age group awards; a pavement alternate is planned for unsafe trail conditions.

Trail trail races at Harbins Park in Dacula, Georgia on March 21, 2026 offering 7.10 and 3.55 mile double track courses with a 275 participant cap and age group awards.

A timed trail endurance event at Sweetwater Creek State Park offering 7 hour and 11 hour loop races on a roughly 4 mile course. The aid station features classic 7 Eleven snacks and chip timing is provided.

Looped trail races in Sweetwater Creek State Park near Lithia Springs GA featuring 200 mile and 100 mile options with staffed aid stations, a sleep station, an open kitchen, and chip timing; registration closes March 1.

A 74-mile trail race from Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center to Amicalola Falls with about 16,000 ft of ascent and descent. Runners carry a 1 lb railroad spike; finishes under 24 hours earn a Western States lottery ticket.

A multi-distance trail event in Flovilla, GA on March 28, 2026 featuring 100, 50 and 12 mile races on a 12.5 mile loop with two aid stations. Finishers receive medals; 100 mile finishers receive buckles and additional raffle incentives.

The Trailblazer 5K is a new event on March 28, 2026, held on the Firefly Trail in Athens. It features a timed 5K, a free kids' Fun Run, and a virtual option. Proceeds support children's programming at the Heard Park Community Center.

A trail run at Red Top Mountain State Park on April 4, 2026 offering 7.5 and 3.8 mile options with a 275 runner cap. The route uses single and double track on old fire road bed and awards medals by overall and age categories.