Trail Running Calendar Georgia 2025-2026

Tackle steep trails at Summit Showdown in Little Mulberry Park, Dacula, on December 28, 2025 with 10 mile and 5K routes that climb to some of Gwinnett County's highest points. Finish with pancakes and coffee to refuel and celebrate.

Join the Atlanta Fat Ass at Sweetwater Creek State Park on Jan 4 2026 for scenic, technical singletrack loops in 25K and 50K options, exclusive to GUTS members. Stick around after the race for a hearty crockpot chili contest and hot food.

Run Sawnee Mountain at Dirty Spokes Mayhem on the Mountain, a scenic but technical trail race with rocky roots, creek crossings and a ridgeline climb. Pick 5.15 mile or 3 mile distances and register early limited to 325 runners.

Enjoy a scenic 5K through Bethesda Academy's 650 acre campus, winding past marshes, pastures and farm animals. Proceeds support the Women’s Board to benefit boys at Bethesda Academy, with a pancake breakfast and a kids fun run.

Run the Duncan Ridge ridgeline at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA, Jan 13 to 18 2026, with distances from 25 km to a 200 mile epic. Marked loops, staffed aid stations and crew access make this a rugged multi day ultramarathon for adven..

Tackle rugged single track and rolling hills at the Huff N' Puff Trail Races in Jackson, GA, with marathon, half marathon and 5K distances. All finishers receive a lightweight hoodie and medal and proceeds benefit Dauset Trails.

Join the Hooves To Freedom 8k trail run at Moccasin Creek Off Road Park in Blackshear GA on Jan 24 for muddy, rooty and sandy fields. Chip timing, tech long sleeve shirt, crafted awards and proceeds supporting local equine therapy.

Run scenic riverwalks between Columbus GA and Phenix City AL at the Southern Freeze on Jan 24, 2026 with 25k, 50k and 50 mile options. Finish at Scofflaw Brewing and warm up with hearty aid station fare plus a beanie and finisher medal.

Run 3 mile loops on scenic Jekyll Island in Dark Anchor, a timed endurance race with a 34 hour cutoff and distances to 100 miles with a 100 mile finisher buckle. The cupless event features live timing and a fully stocked aid station.

Join Born to Be Wild on Jan 31, 2026 at McGuffey Nature Center in Newnan, GA for 5K, 10K and a 1 mile Fun Run to benefit the Southern Conservation Trust. Family friendly fun with Flint the River Otter and kids prizes.

Red Top Rumble is an 11.5 mile trail run through wooded paths with bridge crossings and lake views at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville GA on February 1, 2026. Expect winding moderate trails and scenic vistas.

Join The Sparrow ultrarun in Griffin, GA for timed 6 hour and 3 hour races that finish together on a rolling 2 mile single track loop around a scenic lake. Enjoy a staffed aid station, event shirt and a friendly community vibe.

Event details The Dirty Spokes "Heritage Park Farm to Trail" trail run takes place at Heritage Park in Watkinsville, Georgia on February 7, 2026 (Saturday). The event is part of the Dirty Spokes trail run series and is listed as t..

Join the 19th annual Thrill In The Hills at Fort Yargo State Park for scenic trail races in solo and relay formats across 5 miles, 13.1 miles and 50K. Rolling hills and technical single track promise a fun, memorable challenge.

Celebrate spring with a run among the vines at Matchmakers & Mimosas 5K at Ott Vineyards in Ellijay. Finishers get a medal and a mimosa, with Sip and Stroll and virtual options available.

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..

FarmDaze 24 invites ultrarunners to a private 350 acre farm in Brooklet, Georgia with 24 hour, 12 hour, 6 hour and The 0.0 on a scenic 2 mile loop through pasture and shaded woods. Limited to 220 runners with on course aid, medals and buckl..

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.

Run the first annual Soil Mates Trail Race in Thomaston GA on Feb 28 2026 with 5k, 15k and 50k loops across pasture paths, runnable hills and forest single track. Enjoy a race shirt, food truck, free parking and a laid back farm vibe.

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.