Helen
Trail Running Calendar near Helen 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Helen for 2026-2027! We've gathered 17 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Two-day trail race in Sky Valley, GA offering a 50K with 7500 ft gain and a 25K with 3500 ft gain, plus course maps and a runner handbook.
November 2026
A 6th annual obstacle 5K at Tallulah Falls Middle School with optional on-course obstacles and proceeds supporting a memorial scholarship foundation and ROTC cadets.
Timed 8 hour and 4 hour loop races around Lake Trahlyta at Vogel State Park near Blairsville, GA, with an aid station, jacket and finisher medal.
50K and 30K trail races at Vogel State Park with more than 10,000 feet of elevation gain on the Coosa Backcountry and Duncan Ridge trails.
December 2026
Trail marathon and half at Amicalola Falls State Park, featuring two 13.1-mile loops, 605 Appalachian Approach Trail steps, aid stations, and free race photos.
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.
A Last Person Standing trail event on December 31, 2026 in Lula GA with repeated 5K loops, live streaming, and milestone awards for 50K 50M 100K and 100M.
January 2027
A multi day trail event at Vogel State Park near Blairsville GA featuring 200 mile, 100 mile, 100 km, 40 mile and 40 km races on marked ridge line laps with crew support.
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
Georgia Death Race is an ultramarathon in Blairsville, GA on March 27, 2027 with a current 74 mile course and published course record times.
April 2027
A chip timed 5k through vineyards at Chattooga Belle Farm with a wine pour at the finish, age group awards, and proceeds supporting Mountain Sprouts Learning.
A scenic 5K ascent to Georgia's highest peak in Hiawassee with an optional ruck division, awards, shirts and medals, hosted by Project 42 Running.
June 2027
Rabun Half Marathon in Sky Valley GA on June 6 2027 is a grassroots trail half marathon organized by Run the Cohuttas with online and cash day of registration.
September 2027