Trail Running calendar near Athens 2026-2027

Rim Runner Trail Races in Sewanee TN use a large rim loop through Franklin State Forest, offering races from a half marathon up to 100 miles with substantial elevation gains and distinctive buckle and whiskey barrel awards.

A trail 5K along North Chickamauga Creek at Ivy Academy in Soddy Daisy, Tennessee, with options for a wildflower walk, a ruck event that collects food donations, and a nonracing Sleepy Sasquatch entry to support Ivy Academy athletics.

Participate in chip timed trail races through woods and along river banks in Calhoun. This event offers 10K and 5K trail runs plus a 1 mile kids track run to support family foundations and local scholarships.

A set of multiday trail races at Fort Mountain State Park featuring looped courses, large elevation gain, multiple aid stations, crew access at key points, and specific pacer rules.

Multi-distance ultrarunning event on a USATF certified 0.5724 mile loop in downtown Knoxville. Timed races and an open ruck division include weigh in rules, livestream coverage, a central aid station and on-site amenities.

Trail races in Helen, GA offering a Marathon, Half Marathon and 4 miler that start and finish beside the Chattahoochee River, with aid stations, course cutoffs, parking for about 150 cars, and nearby lodging.

Trail and road races in Mcminnville that finish with a 0.88 mile out and back through Cumberland Caverns. Events include a 5K, a half marathon with five trail loops, and a separate road 5k.

Explore three stunning sections of Georgia's national forest in this ultramarathon. Choose between a 100-mile or 50-mile course, each with significant elevation. The event offers generous cutoff times for both distances.

Support the Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park by participating in a hilly trail run or 10K ruck race in Knoxville. Choose from timed 5K runs or 10K rucks where food weights are donated to a local food bank.

A 3.1 mile road run and ruck to Brasstown Bald on April 25, 2026, featuring 1700 feet of ascent and a ruck division with weight requirements and a 2.5 hour limit.

Experience the beauty of Rocky Face Ridge Park at this annual trail race featuring a 10 mile loop with 2000 feet of elevation gain. Choose between 10 mile, 50k, or 50 mile distances with generous cutoffs and full support.

Tackle the 4.2-mile climb to the top of Eagle Bluff, gaining 930 feet on a course of gravel roads and trails. This event supports scholarships for Campbell County High School students and offers both in-person and virtual participation opti..

Events The event features three main activities. 5K (Ages 13 and up) 5K (Ages 8-12 years) Fun Run (Ages 4 and up) The 5K course takes place on trails at Montvale and includes 20 obstacles, such as Adversity Hill, Tire Traverse, and the A-..

Hann Jivin' in the Dark is a nighttime trail run in Knoxville's Urban Wilderness. Runners must bring their own light for the 6+ mile course through unlit wooded trails. The event also features a kids' trail mile and is part of a larger trai..

Trail race in Chattanooga on a surveyed 6.65 mile loop, with the half marathon run as two laps and the marathon as four laps. Proceeds support Wild Trails, a local trail conservation nonprofit.

This 104-mile ultramarathon traverses the Chattahoochee National Forest with 33,000 feet of climbing. It qualifies for major lottery races and has strict entry requirements for experienced trail runners.

A point-to-point 57.5-mile trail race from Blairsville to Blue Ridge in the Chattahoochee National Forest, featuring technical single-track, a historic steel bridge over the Toccoa River, 10 aid stations, and more than 17,000 feet of climb..

Trail races near Dawsonville, Georgia with 10K and 5K courses on mixed forest service roads and single track. Participants must complete a separate race waiver on race morning and finishers receive a t shirt and a custom poker chip.

This trail race in Georgia's Appalachian Foothills goes from meadow to mountain on a double-track course. Choose between a 10K or 15K distance with rolling hills and climbs. All finishers get a medal and t-shirt.

Rabun Half Marathon in Sky Valley GA on May 31 2026 is a grassroots trail half marathon that passes Ammon Falls, the Bartram Trail, and Rabun Bald. Registration closes May 27 and day of entry is cash only.