Trail Running Calendar near Griffin 2026-2027

October 2026

Trail Run 135 mi

A 135 mile solo loop trail ultramarathon in Griffin GA with ten 13.5 mile loops, about 20,000 feet of climbing, strict no crew rules and a 48 hour cutoff.

December 2026

Dec

12

Sa

Inman Frosty 5K & Reindeer Run

Brooks | 11 mi from Griffin

Road Race Trail Run 5 km

A community event at Inman Elementary on December 12, 2026, featuring a multi-surface 5K and a two lap grass 1 mile with medals and age group prizes.

Dec

19

Sa

8 Hours of Christmas

Woodbury | 26 mi from Griffin

Trail Run 4 mi 50 km

An elimination race in Molena GA where runners must complete a 3.85 mile loop with 950 feet gain within 70 minutes, repeating up to eight times with prizes each lap.

January 2027

Jan

16

Sa

Huff 'n Puff Trail Races - Jackson, GA

Jackson | 17 mi from Griffin

Trail Run 5 km 13 mi 26 mi

Trail marathon, half marathon and 5K in Jackson, GA on single track forest trails with aid stations, cupless policy, medals and a nine hour marathon limit.

February 2027

Feb

6

Sa

The Sparrow - Flowery Branch, GA

Griffin

Backyard Ultra

Looped single-track races near a lake in Griffin, GA with three- and six-hour timed formats, central aid, a t-shirt and medal, and a clear refund policy.

Feb

13

Sa

Soil Mates Backyard Ultra

Thomaston | 25 mi from Griffin

Trail Run Backyard Ultra 4 mi 7 km

A Last One Standing Backyard Ultra in Thomaston GA on Feb 13 2027 featuring repeated 4.167 mile laps and a separate single lap option.

March 2027

Mar

20

Sa

The Bootlegger 100 Mile Trail Race

Jackson | 17 mi from Griffin

Trail Run 13 mi 50 mi 100 mi

A looped trail event in Flovilla GA offering 100, 50 and 12.5 mile options with two aid stations and a Western States qualifier.

April 2027

Apr

24

Sa

Tough Mudder - Atlanta

Fairburn | 28 mi from Griffin

Obstacle Run 5 km 15 km

Obstacle event at Bouckaert Farm on April 24, 2027 offering 15K and 5K courses, finisher rewards, spectator passes, group packages, and a Mudder Village festival.