Dawson County
Trail Running Calendar near Dawson County 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dawson County for 2026-2027! We've gathered 21 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.
September 2026
Community-focused trail event at Boling Park featuring a roughly 5K trail run, a kids one mile fun run, live music and food trucks.
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
Eight hour and 12 hour endurance runs on an approximately one mile crushed gravel loop at Boling Park in Canton GA with electronic lap counting and on course aid.
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
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 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
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