Dawson County
Trail Running Calendar near Dawson County 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dawson County for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Community-focused Paladin Pacer at Pinecrest Academy features a 5K trail run, a 1 Mile kids' lap race with medals, and age-group awards.
Experience a 2.5 mile vertical challenge gaining 1,650 feet to the summit of Yonah Mountain, featuring running and ruck divisions with spectacular views.
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
Test your endurance on a soft one mile crushed gravel loop at Boling Park with timed 8 hour and 12 hour running options.
Experience the scenic trails of North Georgia with a 50K or Half Marathon featuring waterfalls, stream crossings, and three distinct 10 mile loops through Bull Mountain.
A 5K and 1 mile fun run through the sunflower fields at Fausett Farms in Dawsonville, GA, with uneven terrain, participant shirt and postrun snacks.
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
Experience a trail race through Amicalola Falls State Park featuring singletrack paths and a climb up the 605 steps of the Appalachian Approach Trail.
Backyard ultra at Amicalola Falls State Park on December 5, 2026 where runners repeat a 3.6 mile loop each hour until one finisher remains, with cash prizes and challenge awards.
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
June 2027
Chip timed 5K at Engelheim Vineyards on June 19, 2027 with a mostly grass cross country course, race shirt, finisher medal and a post race wine pour.