Trail Running calendar near Athens 2025-2026

Event overview Payson's Run 10k was scheduled for Sat, October 11, 2025 at the Nantahala Outdoor Center in Bryson City, North Carolina. The event has been cancelled. The race was limited to 200 participants. Registration included a finisher..

Blue Ridge Ultra in Blue Ridge GA features 50K to 15K mountain trail races through the North Georgia mountains with technical single track and creek crossings. Finish at the historic Ironbridge with a hot post race meal and finisher medal.

River Ridge Trail 5k is a trail run/walk held each October on the Camp Tipton trail system in Maryville, Tennessee. The race takes place at 933 Walker School Road, Maryville, and centers on honoring River Scantland, with proceeds supporting..

Join the Fausett Farms Sunflower 5K or 1 mile fun run through sunflower fields in Dawsonville on October 11. Expect uneven trails, a midcourse climb, breakfast, a finisher gift and a Chick Fil A biscuit amid millions of sunflowers.

Tackle rugged trails at Fort Mountain State Park in the Mystery Mountain Marathon and 12 Miler, where technical single track and panoramic fall foliage reward grit and curiosity. Celebrate lakeside with friends old and new after the race.

Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race (October 17-19, 2025) The Chattanooga Mountains Stage Race is a three-day trail running event in the mountains around Chattanooga, TN. The event is a stage race totaling 60 miles across three distinct trail..

Tackle the FSR 100, a scenic 100 mile loop through Tennessee and North Georgia with roughly 15,000 feet of climbing. Start at Thunder Rock Campground and chase river views, fall colors, and a rewarding mountain road challenge.

Event details Green Eyes Gallop takes place on October 18, 2025, in Chickamauga, GA, at 100 Gordon St. The event is presented by Ridge & Valley Adventures as the 2nd Annual Green Eyes Gallop and is part of the Green Eyes Festival. Dista..

Held near Whittier, North Carolina (28789), the Viewpoint Endurance Challenge offers 24-, 12-, 6-, and 3-hour timed options on October 18–19, 2025. The 1.4-mile loop course combines a 1-mile hard-pack gravel section with a 0.4-mile asphalt..

Run the Sewanee Slammer, a scenic 20 mile trail race on October 18, 2025 around the University of the South Perimeter Trail along the Cumberland Plateau bluffs. Enjoy overlooks, lakes and woods while supporting the Perimeter Trail Fund.

No Business 100 : Jamestown, Tennessee (October 24-25, 2025) The No Business 100 is the 9th annual running of a single-loop trail endurance race hosted from the Group Camp at Pickett CCC Memorial State Park in Jamestown, Tennessee. The cour..

Take in Tellico Reservoir views on runnable East Lakeshore Trail at Firewater Ultra, with 100K, 50K sunrise or sunset, relay, and a new 25K ruck. Enjoy lakeside singletrack and a sunset finish option for the 50K.

Mountain Mama Farms Classic : October 25, 2025 The Mountain Mama Farms Classic takes place in Summerville, GA on private farmland in Northwest Georgia. The event uses a 3.5-mile cross-country style loop with minimal elevation change and ver..

Experience fall trail running at its finest at Sky to Summit in Sky Valley Georgia, with climbs to Rabun Bald, waterfalls and sweeping three state views. Choose the challenging 50K or the shorter 25K for an unforgettable mountain adventure.

The Norris Ultra Dam Hard Trail Race is a trail-running event held at Norris Dam State Park in Norris, Tennessee. It offers two distances, 25k and 50k, both run on single-track trails and jeep roads across Norris Dam State Park and the Norr..

Fire Tower Frenzy : Ellijay, GA, Nov 1, 2025 Fire Tower Frenzy is a trail running event near Ellijay, Georgia. The event offers two distances: 40 Miler 100K Registration closes Oct 26 (check the event website for details). Course and logi..

Urban Nature 10K : Chattanooga, TN (Nov 2, 2025) The Urban Nature 10K is a 10-kilometer running event in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The course is about half on roads in North Chattanooga and half on trails at Stringers Ridge. The start and fin..

Test your limits at Barn Creek Backyard Ultra in Jamestown TN on Nov 7. Run a 4.167 mile wooded loop every hour until one runner remains on a PR friendly course beside Colditz Cove, with 100 mile finishers earning a belt buckle.

Event details The Lula Lake Trail Blazer is a trail running event at Lula Lake Land Trust, 5000 Lula Lake Road, Lookout Mountain, GA. Distances offered: 50K Half Marathon 10K Kids 12 & Under (1 mile fun run) The event raises funds for..

Wild Women Run - Womens Trail Running Summit (Nov 9, 2025) The event is titled Wild Women Run - Womens Trail Running Summit and is scheduled for Sunday, Nov 9, 2025. It takes place at 400 Garden Rd, Chattanooga, TN. The listing describes th..