Trail Running calendar near Athens 2026-2027

Run the beautiful, single-track Pinhoti trail in northwest Georgia. Choose from four distances, from 18 to 100 miles. Finish with food, drinks, and celebration in a communal atmosphere.

Event Overview The Barkley Fall Classic (BFC) is a 50 km trail running event. It takes place in the rugged Brushy Mountains terrain within Frozen Head State Park in Tennessee. The course is designed to give runners a sample of the challenge..

Experience a beautiful trail run at Big Ridge State Park with the Ridge Runner 5k or enjoy a paved 1 mile fun run. All proceeds benefit YMCA wellness and education programs for children.

Challenge yourself on the last Sunday in September with a 2.5-mile ascent of Yonah Mountain, climbing 1,650 feet to the summit. Choose to run, hike, or join the ruck division carrying a weighted pack. Enjoy the earned views before hiking ba..

Experience the single track trails of the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area with a 17.5 mile or 10k loop. Enjoy a post race family picnic and commemorative apparel in the heart of Oneida.

The Naturalist Trail Race in Franklin, NC offers 25K and 50K distances on the historic Bartram Trail. Runners face a major climb to Wayah Bald, supported by aid stations along the route. The event concludes with a celebration featuring live..

Event Overview The Blue Ridge Ultra is a 50K loop trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest within the North Georgia Mountains. It offers three distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K. Course Details The course consists of sections on the Benton..

A challenging three-day trail running stage race in the mountains around Chattanooga. Each day features a different route on Lookout Mountain, the Cumberland Trail, and Signal Mountain. The event is intended for experienced runners and incl..

The FSR 100 is a 100-mile mountain road race through Tennessee and North Georgia. With 15,000 feet of climbing on a scenic loop, runners have 32 hours to finish. It starts from Camp YMCA Ocoee in October 2026.

Traverse the scenic and rugged trails of Fort Mountain State Park. The marathon and 12-miler offer challenging climbs and historic views. Runners gather for a post-race celebration by the lake.

Experience an epic 100 mile loop through Pickett CCC Memorial State Park and the Big South Fork National River. This technical trail race crossing the Tennessee and Kentucky state line is a Western States qualifier.

Event Overview The Georgia Sky to Summit trail running event takes place in October in Sky Valley, Georgia. It features two distances held on consecutive days. Distances and Course The event consists of two trail races: 50K (approximately..

The Firewater Ultra returns for its 12th year on the East Lakeshore Trail in Tennessee. Choose from 100K, 50K (with sunrise or sunset start), a relay, or a 25K ruck with weighted packs. Enjoy a scenic course along the Tellico Reservoir.

Trail races at Norris Dam State Park on November 14 2026 offering 25k and 50k loop courses on single track and jeep roads, with aid stations and optional Webscorer live tracking.

The Lula Lake Trail Blazer is a trail running event on Lookout Mountain supporting trail conservation. Choose from a 50K, Half Marathon, 10K, or a Kids Fun Run. All proceeds fund trail work at the Lula Lake Land Trust.

Tackle the rugged trails of North Georgia in the Duncan Ridge Trail event. Starting at Vogel State Park, runners can choose between a demanding 50K or a 30K course on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge trails. This event supports local..

The River Gorge Trail Race offers three technical loop distances on the scenic Mullens Cove trail near Chattanooga. Runners will tackle significant elevation with bluff views of the Tennessee River. Awards are given to the top finishers.

Explore Tennessee's Fall Creek Falls State Park on a scenic trail run. Choose from 50k, 100k, or 100 mile distances, all featuring suspension bridges, waterfall views, and lakeside trails. Unique, handcrafted awards await all finishers.

Event Overview The Fiery Gizzard Run offers a marathon and a half marathon on the Fiery Gizzard Trail. The event also includes a Ruck Only division. The start and finish location is at the Foster Falls Trailhead parking area within Foster F..

Run through the scenic waterfalls and canyons of Cloudland Canyon State Park in Georgia. Choose from four trail distances, from a 5-miler to a 50-miler, each with its own unique lollipop-style loop. All runners receive a beanie and pint gla..