Ellijay
Trail Running Calendar near Ellijay 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ellijay for 2026-2027! We've gathered 11 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
Timed loop race around Lake Conausaga in Chatsworth, GA with 12 hour, 8 hour, and 4 hour options on mostly flat forest trails.
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.
March 2027
April 2027
Multi distance trail event at Fort Mountain State Park in Chatsworth GA with looped courses, large elevation gain, and crew accessible aid stations.
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.
May 2027
A 103.54 mile trail ultramarathon in the Chattahoochee National Forest with technical single-track, 20 aid stations and about 33,000 feet of ascent and descent.
Point-to-point 58 mile trail race from Blairsville to Blue Ridge in the Chattahoochee National Forest, with 10 aid stations and about 15,000 feet of gain and loss.
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.
October 2027
Trail ultramarathon weekend in Dalton, GA with a 100 mile event on the Pinhoti plus 50, 35, and 18 mile options and crew accessible loops.