Dawson County
Trail Running Calendar near Dawson County 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dawson County for 2026-2027! We've gathered 22 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Community 5K ish trail run at Boling Park in Canton GA with a kids mile fun run, live music, food trucks and awards.
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.
A 2.5-mile ascent to the summit of Mount Yonah with about 1600 feet of gain, a ruck division, and a 2 hour 15 minute cutoff.
A vineyard 5K at Ott Vineyards in Ellijay offering in-person and virtual options, participant shirt and medal, age-group awards, and a post-race pour for those 21 and over.
October 2026
Endurance runs at Boling Park in Canton GA on an approximate one mile loop offering 8 hour and 12 hour options with aid station and electronic lap tracking.
Trail races in Dahlonega, GA on the Jake and Bull Mountain trails, offering a 50K across three loops and a half marathon on one loop.
A 5K and 1-mile fun run through sunflower fields at Fausett Farms in Dawsonville, GA, with participant shirt, snacks, and a post-run biscuit.
November 2026
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.
December 2026
Trail marathon and half marathon through Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, GA, featuring extensive singletrack, 605 Appalachian Approach Trail steps, and two aid stations.
Backyard ultra at Amicalola Falls State Park on Dec 5, 2026 where runners complete a 3.6 mile loop each hour until one remains, with cash prizes and DNW medals.
Multi-day staircase endurance series at Amicalola Falls State Park, Dec 9–13, 2026, featuring seven formats from 12 to 84 hours and 604 stairs per lap.
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
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.
March 2027
April 2027