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.
November 2026
Weekend running event in Dahlonega with 5K, 10K, half marathon, mountain challenge combos, and Army Ranger only divisions plus age group awards.
December 2026
Half and full marathons at Amicalola Falls State Park on December 5, 2026 with scenic singletrack, two 13.1 mile loops for the full, aid stations, and a seven hour cutoff.
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.
Lap based mountain staircase events at Amicalola Falls offering distances from 16 to 180 miles with solo and FlexRelay team options over 12 to 84 hours.
A Last Person Standing run in Georgia of repeated 5K loops with 100 ft gain per lap, elimination format, milestone awards, on-site glamping, and a live stream.
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
Trail races at Blankets Creek in Canton GA on March 27 2027 with 5 mile and 10 mile singletrack courses, included shirt and trail maintenance support.
April 2027
Trail 5K in Flowery Branch GA on April 17, 2027 with a race shirt and finisher medal, held as a benefit to support missionaries overseas.
A 50 mile trail race in Ellijay, GA through three sections of national forest with 10 K vert and a 20 hour cut off, 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
October 2027