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.
September 2026
A trail running weekend in Dalton, Georgia featuring 100, 50, 35, and 18 mile races on the Pinhoti Trail with crew-accessible loop sections.
October 2026
Trail races of 50K, 30K and 15K in the Chattahoochee National Forest on Benton MacKaye Trail with creek crossings, steep climbs, and six aid stations.
A 5K and 1 mile fun run through sunflower fields at Fausett Farms in Dawsonville, GA on October 10, 2026, with snacks, a shirt, and a post-run biscuit.
Trail marathon and 12 mile races at Fort Mountain State Park on October 18, 2026, featuring roughly 5,500 feet of climbing across single track, rocky and mixed use trails and a summit stone wall with fall mountain views.
November 2026
A timed loop race around Lake Conausaga in Chatsworth offering 4 hour, 8 hour, and 12 hour options for participants to complete as many laps as they choose.
December 2026
Trail marathon and half marathon in Amicalola Falls State Park featuring 605 steps on the Appalachian Approach Trail, marked singletrack, aid stations, timing, and free race photos.
A backyard ultra at Amicalola Falls where runners repeat a roughly 3.6 mile loop each hour until one remains, with cash prizes and achievement awards.
A multi-day staircase endurance series at Amicalola Falls State Park, Dec 9–13, 2026. Events range from a 12-hour 16-mile lap format to an 84-hour 180-mile option, offered solo or as team FlexRelay on the AT Approach Trail.
March 2027
May 2027
A 103.54 mile trail race in Blue Ridge Georgia on May 14 2027 with 33,000 feet of ascent and descent, technical single track sections, and 20 aid stations.
Point-to-point trail ultramarathon in North Georgia of roughly 56 to 58 miles with 10 aid stations and about 15,000 feet of climb and descent.