Helen
Trail Running Calendar near Helen 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Helen for 2026-2027! We've gathered 18 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
September 2026
Experience a 2.5 mile vertical challenge gaining 1,650 feet to the summit of Yonah Mountain, featuring running and ruck divisions with spectacular views.
October 2026
Experience the scenic trails of North Georgia with a 50K or Half Marathon featuring waterfalls, stream crossings, and three distinct 10 mile loops through Bull Mountain.
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.
Sky To Summit is a two-day trail race in Sky Valley, Georgia on October 24-25, 2026, featuring a 50K with 7,500 ft gain and 11 hour cutoff and a 25K with 3,500 ft gain and 5.5 hour cutoff. Event materials include maps, aid charts, and a runner handbo..
November 2026
6th Annual Fidelis Militus Obstacle 5K in Tallulah Falls, GA on November 8, 2026, an obstacle course run raising funds for a memorial scholarship foundation.
Test your endurance at Vogel State Park with a 4 hour or 8 hour timed race on a scenic 1 mile trail loop around Lake Trahlyta.
Experience a demanding trail race through the North Georgia Mountains featuring over 10000 feet of elevation gain on the technical Duncan Ridge Trail.
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.
A Last Person Standing trail event at Another Round Lula where runners repeat a 5K loop with 100 ft gain every 45 minutes until one remains; milestone awards up to 100 miles.
January 2027
A multi day ultrarunning event at Vogel State Park with races from 40 km to 200 miles over the Duncan Ridge and multiple supported aid stations.
February 2027
Test your endurance with multiple summits of Yonah Mountain in this technical trail event. Choose from distances up to 75k and experience steep climbs and bouldering scrambles in the Georgia mountains.
March 2027
A 74 mile trail race from Blairsville to Amicalola Falls with 16,000 feet of elevation gain and a unique railroad spike tradition.
April 2027
June 2027
Experience a grassroots trail race through the scenic Bartram Trail and Rabun Bald in Georgia with a focus on the pure running experience.