Dahlonega
Trail Running Calendar near Dahlonega 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dahlonega for 2026-2027! We've gathered 24 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
A community 5K and one mile run at Cherokee Bluff High School supporting Cherokee Bluff and Flowery Branch cross country programs. Proceeds benefit the teams and the course follows the school cross country loop.
Trail event at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA with 100 mile, 40 mile and 40 km options on a hilly multiple lap course and staffed aid stations.
September 2026
A timed trail event at Lake Zwerner in Dahlonega featuring a 4.63 mile loop and 6 hour, 12 hour, and 24 hour race options. The course has rocky and rooty sections, steep climbs, runnable ridge lines, and a single staffed aid station.
An annual trail event at Pinecrest Academy offering a 5K trail run, a three-lap 1 Mile kids run, and a donation-only Ghost Runner option, with finisher medals for all and age-group awards.
October 2026
Trail race in Dahlonega, GA offering a 50K and half marathon across three ~10-mile loops with 5000' elevation gain and three aid stations.
A 5K and 1 mile fun run through sunflower fields at Fausett Farms in Dawsonville, GA on October 10, 2026, with snacks, a shirt, and a post-run biscuit.
November 2026
Timed 8 hours and 4 hours loop races around Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA with jacket and finisher medal included.
Trail races in Blairsville, GA on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge Trails offering 50K and 30K with over 10,000 feet of elevation gain.
December 2026
Trail marathon and half marathon in Amicalola Falls State Park featuring 605 steps on the Appalachian Approach Trail, marked singletrack, aid stations, timing, and free race photos.
A backyard ultra at Amicalola Falls where runners repeat a roughly 3.6 mile loop each hour until one remains, with cash prizes and achievement awards.
A multi-day staircase endurance series at Amicalola Falls State Park, Dec 9–13, 2026. Events range from a 12-hour 16-mile lap format to an 84-hour 180-mile option, offered solo or as team FlexRelay on the AT Approach Trail.
A Last Person Standing trail event at Another Round Lula where runners repeat a 5K loop with 100 ft gain every 45 minutes until one remains; milestone awards up to 100 miles.
January 2027
A multi-day trail event near Vogel State Park featuring a 200-mile main race plus 100M, 100K, 40M, 40K and the Coosa Challenge on Duncan Ridge.
February 2027
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.