Ellijay
Trail Running Calendar near Ellijay 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ellijay for 2026-2027! We've gathered 13 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
A multi-distance trail event on the Pinhoti near Dalton GA featuring a 100 mile race plus 50, 35, and 18 mile options with looped crew access.
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
50K, 30K and 15K trail races in the Chattahoochee National Forest with technical singletrack, creek crossings, six aid stations, and start/finish at Shallowford iron bridge.
A 5K and 1-mile fun run through sunflower fields at Fausett Farms in Dawsonville, GA, with participant shirt, snacks, and a post-run biscuit.
Trail marathon and 12-mile races at Fort Mountain State Park featuring 5,500 feet of elevation gain, technical single-track, multiple aid stations, and marked course routes.
November 2026
Timed loop trail event at Lake Conausaga in Chatsworth GA offering 12 hour 8 hour and 4 hour options on mostly flat forested trails.
December 2026
Trail marathon and half marathon through Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, GA, featuring extensive singletrack, 605 Appalachian Approach Trail steps, and two aid stations.
Backyard ultra at Amicalola Falls State Park on Dec 5, 2026 where runners complete a 3.6 mile loop each hour until one remains, with cash prizes and DNW medals.
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
May 2027
A 103.54 mile trail ultramarathon near Blue Ridge, GA, with 33,000 ft of climb, 20 aid stations, and Western States and Hardrock qualifying status.
A point to point trail ultramarathon in North Georgia, about 56 to 58 miles with 10 aid stations and roughly 15,000 feet of ascent and descent.
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.