Trail Running calendar near Graham County 2024-2025

Cohutta Madness is a timed loop race held around Lake Conausaga in Chatsworth, GA, offering participants the choice of 4-hour, 8-hour, or 12-hour running options. The course features a mostly flat trail, surrounded by beautiful scenery including rhododendron and hemlocks, with a soft forest floor of..

The Looking Glass 100K is a scenic ultramarathon set in Pisgah Forest, NC, featuring a challenging course that showcases the beauty of the region, including high balds and multiple ecosystems. The race covers approximately 62 miles with significant elevation gain and loss, and includes a variety of ..

Run Bum RunCation Georgia is a free adult trail running and hiking weekend event taking place in Clayton, GA, and Franklin, NC. Designed for those who enjoy outdoor activities, participants can choose from various optional runs and hikes, ranging from 5-10 miles for runs and 2-6 miles for hikes. The..

The Duncan Ridge Trail event features a challenging 50K and 30K race set in Vogel State Park, Blairsville, GA. Known for its tough terrain, the 50K boasts over 10,000 feet of elevation gain, making it one of the most demanding races in the Southeast. The course utilizes the Coosa Backcountry Trail a..

The Conquer is a challenging backyard ultra marathon taking place at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, GA, on December 7, 2024. Participants will run a 4.1-mile loop every hour, with the last runner remaining declared the winner. Each runner pays a registration fee and carries a $100 bill t..

The Dirty South Trail Races, scheduled for December 8, 2024, in Knoxville, TN, features a variety of events including a Half Marathon, a 10K, and a Kids Trail Mile. The race starts and finishes at Meade's Quarry, traversing scenic trails through the Urban Wilderness of South Knoxville. Participants ..

The Helen Holiday Half Marathon, organized by Run Bum, is a scenic trail race held in Helen, GA, featuring both a half marathon and a 10K option. This festive event emphasizes fun and community, attracting a diverse group of participants, with a notable female presence. Runners can expect unique swa..

The Fierce Dragon (H9) is a multi-distance running event held at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, GA, featuring five races: a 200-mile "Full Fury," a 100-mile "Firestarter," a 100K "Frozen Toe," a 40-mile "Flintstrike," and a new 40K "Frost Talon." The races take place over several days, with varyin..

The Tsali Ultra is an annual running event held in the scenic Nantahala National Forest of Western North Carolina, featuring three race distances: 50K, 30K, and 8K. Celebrating its 14th year, the event attracts runners of all levels, offering a chance to experience the breathtaking Tsali Trail Syste..

Gone Loco is an exciting running event taking place on February 9, 2025, in Athens, TN, along the scenic Eureka Trail. Participants can choose from three race options: a 33-mile ultra, an 11-mile run, or an 11-mile ruck. The course features a well-maintained gravel trail, ideal for runners of all le..

The Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge is an exciting trail running event featuring two race options: a 25km course with 5,000 feet of climbing and a 50km course with 10,000 feet of climbing. Participants will tackle the technical and steep trails of Yonah Mountain, with sections requiring scrambling..

The McKee Southern 6 Trail Race is an annual 6K trail running event held on the scenic White Oak Mountain trails at Southern Adventist University in Collegedale, Tennessee. Open to all participants, the race features cash prizes for the top finishers in various categories, including overall and mast..

The "Conquer the Rock 50k" is a challenging trail race held at Table Rock State Park in Pickens, South Carolina, featuring two events: the Foothills 50K and the Bear Crawl 25K. Scheduled for March 1-2, 2025, this race invites participants to test their limits on a demanding course that includes summ..

The Coyote Ugly 30K and 50K is a scenic trail race set in the Cohutta Wilderness, starting and finishing at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp in Ellijay, Georgia. Participants can choose between two distances: a 30K with approximately 19 miles and 2900 feet of elevation gain, and a 50K with around 30 ..

The Assault on BlackRock is a challenging seven-mile trail race set in Sylva, NC, featuring a significant elevation gain of 2,770 feet. Runners will summit BlackRock at 5,810 feet, navigating through the scenic spruce forests of the Plott Balsam Mountains on rocky and dirt paths. The race includes a..

The Georgia Death Race is a challenging 74-mile trail running event held in Blairsville, Georgia, starting at Byron Herbert Reece Farm and ending at Amicalola Falls State Park. Participants must carry a 1-pound railroad spike throughout the race, which symbolizes their journey. With a total elevatio..

The Endurance Hunter 100 is an exciting ultra trail running event set in Chatsworth, Georgia, featuring both 100-mile and 50-mile races. Participants will experience breathtaking views of waterfalls and mountain vistas while navigating a challenging course composed of 83% singletrack and 17% gravel...

The Firefly Trail Run is an exciting running event held in Hendersonville, NC, featuring a beautiful ~3-mile trail loop that participants can run for either 6 or 12 hours, as well as a 5K option. The course offers stunning views, including a waterfall and mountain creeks, with over 400 feet of eleva..

The Helenback Race Series invites participants to experience the scenic and challenging trails around Helen, Georgia. This event features a marathon, half marathon, and 5K race, all starting and finishing near the Chattahoochee River. Runners can enjoy a post-race celebration with food, drinks, and ..

The DT Stone Anvil is a challenging trail running event held in Fort Mountain State Park, Chatsworth, GA, featuring multiple race distances including 200 miles, 100 miles, 100 km, 50 km, and various timed events (72 hours, 12 hours, and 6 hours). The course consists of inner and outer loops with sig..