Atlanta
Trail Running Calendar near Atlanta 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Atlanta for 2026-2027! We've gathered 25 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Take on a 10 mile intown trail through shaded pine and hardwood at Southside Park in Atlanta on Oct 3 2026, with twisty singletrack, steep descents and creek crossings. Proceeds support MTB Atlanta and local trail stewardship.
A members-only cross country 5K at The Marist School on October 13, 2026, serving as the final Atlanta Track Club Grand Prix Series event before the December Finale.
A trail 5K at Mercer University on October 24, 2026 benefiting Grace Village Medical Clinic, with costumes, leashed dogs, and awards for top runners and best costume.
A 50K GUTS members only run in Kennesaw, GA with five ~10K loops, mandatory pumpkins for participants, cupless aid station, and canned food collection.
Annual Brookhaven Duck Duck Goose features a 5K and a 1 mile fun run at Murphey Candler Park with food trucks the night before and proceeds supporting the park conservancy.
November 2026
Trail races and a one mile kids fun run take place at Serenbe, Palmetto, Georgia on November 14, 2026, with age group prizes for the 5K and 10K, participation medals and shirts, warmup activities and on-site injury screening.
A USATF certified 5K on a paved trail at Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia. Registration opens March 18 and the fee is $35; registration includes a tri blend shirt, chip timing, and age group medals.
A multi-distance ultrarunning event on the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna, GA with 100-mile and timed options, two aid stations, and proceeds supporting local homeless services.
December 2026
A team relay finale of the Grand Prix Series on December 12, 2026 at Atlanta Track Club where teams of 2 to 6 run laps on a 1.3 mile loop over three hours.
January 2027
Outlast Atlanta is a trail endurance event in Conyers GA where runners complete a 5K each hour for 6, 12, or 24 hours, earning patches, medals, or a buckle.
Annual low key post holiday trail run at Sweetwater Creek State Park with 50K and 25K loop options, free for GUTS members and featuring a crockpot chili contest.
March 2027
Obstacle course weekend at Georgia International Horse Park offering Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Beast 21 km and kids races across hills, mud, and water crossings.
Trail race at Georgia International Horse Park with technical singletrack, punchy hills and tight forested turns, featuring a 10K and entry from $64.
Endurance trail event in Lithia Springs with 3, 7 and 11 hour formats on a 4 mile loop and a convenience store style aid station.
Multiday trail event in Atlanta offering 200 mile and 100 mile races on looped courses at Sweetwater Creek State Park with aid stations and professional chip timing.
April 2027
Trail Atlanta April 9 to 10 2027 at Georgia International Horse Park is a team relay covering 126.4 miles of single track through Georgia pine forests with on-site camping and amenities.
Tough Mudder at Bouckaert Farm in Fairburn on April 24, 2027 offers 15K and 5K obstacle courses, finisher medals and apparel, plus a Mudder Village festival.