Dawson County
Trail Running Calendar near Dawson County 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Dawson County for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
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 at Amicalola Falls State Park, featuring two 13.1-mile loops, 605 Appalachian Approach Trail steps, aid stations, and free race photos.
Backyard ultra at Amicalola Falls State Park where runners repeat hourly 3.6-mile loops with 1,025 ft gain until one runner remains, featuring cash prizes and achievement 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 on December 31, 2026 in Lula GA with repeated 5K loops, live streaming, and milestone awards for 50K 50M 100K and 100M.
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
A benefit trail 5K at Cherokee Bluffs in Flowery Branch, GA on April 17, 2027 supporting missionaries, with awards, shirts, medals, and a virtual option.
A 50 mile trail race in Ellijay, GA through three national forest sections, featuring 10 K vert and a 20 hour cutoff, organized by Coyote Ugly Racing.
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.
July 2027
Timed ultrarunning at Boling Park with 4 hour and 8 hour loop options on an approximately 1 mile mixed surface course in hot July conditions.
September 2027