Trail Running calendar near Athens 2026-2027

Explore the scenic trails of McLemore Cove near Chickamauga, GA, with 10K, 30K, and 50K race options. The courses start at Mountain Cove Farms and climb Pigeon Mountain, passing notable landmarks. A Georgia WMA license is required for all p..

Tackle a demanding seven-mile trail race with over 2,700 feet of climbing to the summit of BlackRock. The event features awards, a buckle challenge for sub-101-minute finishers, and a cash prize for breaking the one-hour mark. Proceeds supp..

The Trail That Can't Be Concord is a trail running event in Knoxville's Concord Park. It features a 20K, 10K, and a Kids Trail Mile as part of the Treadin' Trodden Trails series. The course is a looped trail with a minimum pace requirement.

Event Overview The Fall Creek Falls 50K and Half Marathon Trail Runs are held on March 21, 2026, in Spencer, Tennessee, at 10821 Park Road. The event is in Tennessee's most popular state park, which features the highest free-falling waterfa..

A demanding 74-mile point-to-point trail race across Georgia's mountains, featuring 16,000 feet of elevation change. Runners carry a railroad spike the entire way to throw into a coffin at the finish. Finishing under 24 hours qualifies you..

Tackle one of the toughest marathons in the Southeast at the Savage Gulf. This event on March 28, 2026, features brutal terrain with steep gorges and rocky trails, supporting park ranger training. Choose from a marathon, a 25K run, or a wei..

This trail run on Signal Mountain offers a half marathon and a 5-mile option on the Flipper Bend Trail. All proceeds support the local state park and Cumberland Trail. The entry fee includes a post-race party with chili and beverages.

Run miles along the scenic rim trails of Franklin State Forest overlooking the coves. Choose from four distances, from a half marathon to a 100 miler, each with its own elevation challenge and official finish time. Unique awards include ste..

A community trail fundraiser on the Ivy Academy campus featuring a **5K** out-and-back along the North Chickamauga Creek, plus a Wildflower Walk, Ruck-The-Rock food-drive ruck, and a Sleepy Sasquatch swag option.

Event Information The DT Stone Anvil is a set of trail races over 200 miles and shorter distances. The event takes place in the Cohutta Mountains of northern Georgia inside Fort Mountain State Park. The races occur over several days. Distan..

Explore the trails around Helen, Georgia with the Helenback Race Series. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 4-mile run, all starting and finishing by the Chattahoochee River. Stick around after for food, drinks, and music.

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.

The 10K Ruck Race is part of the Veterans Heritage Ridge Run, a fundraiser for Sharps Ridge Veterans Memorial Park. It takes place on the hilly, wooded hiking trails of Sharps Ridge in Knoxville. The event also offers a virtual run option.

Tackle Georgia's highest peak at the Brasstown Bald Buster. This 5k road race climbs 1,700 feet, with a separate rucking division for those who want to carry extra weight. Join the challenge for a scenic, no-frills ascent in North Georgia.

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..

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..

Celebrating its 20th year, the Scenic City Trail Race features a 6.65-mile loop course on Stringers Ridge. Runners choose between a half marathon or marathon distance. All proceeds support local trail conservation through Wild Trails.

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.

Cruel Jewel 50 The Cruel Jewel 50 is a point-to-point trail race in the North Georgia Mountains. It takes place in the Chattahoochee National Forest. The course is approximately 57.5 miles long. It consists of about 50 miles of trails and 7..