Trail Running calendar near Athens 2026-2027

Trail marathon and half marathon in Amicalola Falls State Park with extensive singletrack, two 13.1-mile loops for the full race, 605 Appalachian Approach steps, two stocked aid stations, free race photos, shirts, and finisher medals.

Experience the technical singletrack and scenic quarry trails of South Knoxville at the Dirty South Trail Races. Choose between a Half Marathon, 10K, or a dedicated Kids Trail Mile in a beautiful wilderness setting.

A holiday themed trail event in Helen, GA featuring a half marathon and a 10K on technical terrain with close to 2,000 ft of climbing. Runners receive a beanie, a finishers pint glass and a medal when registered by November 1.

The Holiday Hustle is a festive trail race on Chattanooga's Aetna Mountain, offering a 5K or 10K loop course with scenic views. Runners receive holiday swag and post-race pancakes in a family-friendly venue with playgrounds and pavilions. T..

A backyard ultra at Camp Jordan Park where runners repeat a 4.167 mile loop each hour until one runner remains; qualifiers count for The Big Dog's Backyard Ultra and awards include coins and a 100 mile belt buckle.

Snow Bull Trail Runs at Camp Chet in Whitwell, TN use a 6.5 mile loop through forest, bluffs, creeks, and old roads, offered as a half-marathon plus 6 hour and 12 hour endurance events with finisher and category awards.

Test your endurance at the Hogpen Hill Climb 18K or the 5K mountain run in Northeast Georgia. All proceeds support Habitat for Humanity in their mission to build local community housing.

Gone Loco on February 13, 2027 runs along the Eureka Trail in Athens on a gravel, rails-to-trails route. The course is very flat, fully runnable, and certified as a marathon.

This trail run on Lookout Mountain finishes at Ross's Landing and includes entry to a whiskey festival. Choose from 100-mile, 50-mile, or 27-mile point-to-point courses, with prize money for top finishers. The event supports local trail con..

Test your endurance with multiple summits of Yonah Mountain in this technical trail event. Choose from distances up to 75k and experience steep climbs and bouldering scrambles in the Georgia mountains.