Ellijay
Trail Running Calendar near Ellijay 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Ellijay for 2026-2027! We've gathered 12 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
November 2026
A timed loop trail race around Lake Conausaga in Chatsworth, GA offering 4-hour, 8-hour and 12-hour options on mostly flat forested trails.
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.
March 2027
April 2027
A multi-distance trail event at Fort Mountain State Park with looping courses, substantial elevation gain, and multiple crew-access aid stations.
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.
May 2027
A 103.54 mile trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest with 33,000 ft of climb, 20 aid stations, and Western States and HARDROCK qualifier status.
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
Multi-distance trail races in Dalton, GA on October 1 and 2, 2027 with a 100 mile Pinhoti course plus 50, 35 and 18 mile options.
Trail marathon and 12 Mile races at Fort Mountain State Park featuring technical single track, about 5,500 feet elevation gain, and a historic summit rock wall.