Trail Running calendar near Collegedale 2025-2026

Take on the Fiery Gizzard Run at Foster Falls State Park with marathon, half marathon, or a 13 mile ruck division. Expect ridge line trails, waterfalls and steep technical descents on a rugged, limited access course.

Run scenic, rugged trails at Cloudland Canyon State Park on December 6 and 7, 2025 with distances from 5 mile to 50 mile. Run Bum Races supports the park and serves aid and finishers swag for canyon views and big climbs.

Take on The Conquer at scenic Amicalola Falls, a backyard ultra where runners tackle an hourly loop that climbs back to the waterfall top via 605 steps. Compete for endurance glory and a $10,000 grand prize in this unforgettable challenge.

Run amid forest, creeks and the 729 foot Amicalola Falls in full and half trail races at Amicalola Falls State Park. Expect gutsy climbs on mostly singletrack, well stocked aid stations, finisher medals and pro timing.

Join the Paulding Young Life Jingle Jog 5K or family 1K on the flat, tree lined Silver Comet Trail in Dallas, GA. Festive costumes, prizes, and proceeds benefit Paulding Young Life, making this a fun holiday run for all.

Tackle scenic, rugged trails in Helen, Georgia with a half marathon or 10K featuring big climbs and technical sections that welcome walkers. Finishers earn a beanie, pint glass, and medal, with special awards for the top three overall.

Tackle rugged single track and breathtaking bluff views at the Lookout Mountain Trail Race on December 20 at Covenant College, GA. Distances from 10K to 50 miles make this a perfect winter trail challenge for every level, benefiting Wild Tr..

Hit scenic trails at the Bad Beard x Evergreen Holiday Hustle, a festive trail run benefiting the Tennessee River Gorge Trust. Choose a short or longer loop or a kids fun run, then enjoy Christmas swag and pancakes at the finish.

Run Sawnee Mountain at Dirty Spokes Mayhem on the Mountain, a scenic but technical trail race with rocky roots, creek crossings and a ridgeline climb. Pick 5.15 mile or 3 mile distances and register early limited to 325 runners.

Run the Duncan Ridge ridgeline at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA, Jan 13 to 18 2026, with distances from 25 km to a 200 mile epic. Marked loops, staffed aid stations and crew access make this a rugged multi day ultramarathon for adven..

Run scenic singletrack on the Tsali Trail beside Fontana Lake with Great Smoky Mountain views in 50K, 30K or 8K distances. The 50K is the NC USATF 50K Trail Championship with prize money and volunteer supported aid stations.

Tackle a rugged 25K trail run atop Raccoon Mountain near Chattanooga on Jan 17, 2026. Enjoy technical singletrack, aid stations, and a commemorative campfire mug at the finish.

Take on the Wanderers' Trail Race on January 25 at Maryville College Woods. The chip timed 5k winds over hills, streams and roots, with a kids trail mile and youth 5k for a family friendly day of scenic trail running.

Run the scenic 11.5 mile Red Top Rumble at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville GA on winding wooded trails with lake views and bridge crossings. A portion of proceeds supports the park and Friends of Red Top Mountain.

Gone Loco in Athens Tennessee on Feb 8, 2026 offers 33 mile, 11 mile and 11 mile ruck routes along a flat, runnable former rail trail through woodlands and countryside. Only 150 spots so register early for swag.

Challenge the trails from Lookout Mountain to Ross's Landing in Chattanooga with ultra distances and a team relay for all levels. Cross the finish to celebrate with a whiskey festival, live music and riverside vibes.

Take on the Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge in Cleveland GA, a weekend of summit laps that rack up serious elevation and reward you with sweeping mountain views. Pick single, double or relay entries and celebrate at a nearby brewery after..

Celebrate spring with a run among the vines at Matchmakers & Mimosas 5K at Ott Vineyards in Ellijay. Finishers get a medal and a mimosa, with Sip and Stroll and virtual options available.

Run scenic singletrack on White Oak Mountain at the McKee Southern 6, a spirited 6K in Collegedale TN hosted by Southern Adventist University. Cash prizes and proceeds support outdoor programs for local youth.

Run a one loop 50K through the wooded ridges of Enterprise South Nature Park on varied park and single track trails. Aid stations and a passage through a concrete TNT bunker near mile 17 make this a memorable trail run.