Trail Running calendar near Athens 2025-2026

Vol State is a legendary 314 mile point to point road race from Missouri to the Rock on Sand Mountain in Georgia, starting with a ferry across the Mississippi. Runners must be self reliant in July heat with no race aid stations.

Run scenic 8 mile trails through Haw Ridge Park with early climbs, flowing singletrack and lakeside views, plus a one mile kids course for the family. Part of the Treadin' Trodden Trails series with season pass bundles.

Experience Cherokee Forest on rugged ridgelines, river views and historic trails for an ultramarathon near Tellico Plains. Choose 130K, 70K or Waucheesi, enjoy lantern lit night stations, on course aid and a finish festival with live tracki..

Multi day trail camp in Nantahala National Forest with guided group runs, navigation, community service and team building. Open to adults of all abilities with 10k to 27 mile routes, shared meals and relaxed campsite vibes.

Run looped trails at the Dog Days of Summer Trail Race in Grandview to support Flying Pigs Sanctuary and animals in rural Tennessee. Timed events from 1 hour to 24 hour on 1 or 3 mile loops, plus free tent camping and a glamping auction.

Barkley Fall Classic is a rugged 50 km trail ultramarathon at Frozen Head State Park on September 19, 2026. Expect brutal climbs, runnable singletrack and a course map revealed the night before, with proceeds supporting the park.

Assault on Yonah Mountain is a timed uphill run to the summit in Cleveland, Georgia, covering about 2.5 miles with 1650 feet of gain. Expect rocky, technical climbs and a demanding but rewarding summit finish.

Run scenic single track in the Big South Fork on Sept 26, 2026 with 17.5 mile and 10K options at Bandy Creek Campground. Aid stations, finisher shirts and awards make this a memorable weekend outdoors.

Run scenic, technical trails in Chattahoochee National Forest with 50K, 30K and 15K options, starting at Shallowford iron bridge over the Toccoa River. Expect single track, creek crossings, steep climbs, stocked aid stations, and canine 15K..

The FSR 100 is a bold 100 mile mountain road race through the Tennessee and North Georgia mountains, based in Copperhill TN on October 17, 2026. Expect a scenic loop with nearly 15,000 feet of climbing, rivers, fall color and a 32 hour time..

Tackle a rugged trail marathon or 12 mile at Fort Mountain State Park, with rocky single track, waterfalls and big climbs for a true mountain challenge. This non profit race caps entries and returns proceeds to help preserve the park.

Sky to Summit returns to Sky Valley, Georgia on October 24 and 25, 2026 with 50K and 25K trail races starting and finishing in town. Run past waterfalls, climb to Rabun Bald and savor fall foliage plus sweeping three state views.

Challenge yourself on scenic single track and jeep roads at Norris Dam State Park with 25k or 50k options. Finishers receive a limited edition series shirt and a deluxe finisher's medal to celebrate the achievement.