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
Experience Georgia oldest 100 mile trail race on the Pinhoti featuring beautiful ridgelines and pine forests with distances ranging from 18 to 100 miles.
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 the sunflower fields at Fausett Farms in Dawsonville, GA, with uneven terrain, participant shirt and postrun snacks.
Technical trail marathon and 12 mile at Fort Mountain State Park with about 5,500 feet elevation gain and a route past an ancient mysterious rock wall.
November 2026
Timed loop race around Lake Conausaga in Chatsworth, GA offering 4 hour, 8 hour and 12 hour options on mostly flat forest trails.
December 2026
Experience a trail race through Amicalola Falls State Park featuring singletrack paths and a climb up the 605 steps of the Appalachian Approach Trail.
Backyard ultra at Amicalola Falls State Park on December 5, 2026 where runners repeat a 3.6 mile loop each hour until one finisher remains, with cash prizes and challenge 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
May 2027
A 103.54 mile trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest with technical single track, 20 aid stations, and about 33,000 feet of ascent and descent.
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.