Kennesaw
Trail Running Calendar near Kennesaw 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Kennesaw for 2026-2027! We've gathered 22 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
Trail run at Red Top Mountain State Park offering 7.5 and 3.8 mile courses, capped at 275 runners, with age-group awards and an included tri blend shirt.
A trail 5K at Mercer University on October 24, 2026 benefiting Grace Village Medical Clinic, with costumes, leashed dogs, and awards for top runners and best costume.
A 50K GUTS members only run in Kennesaw, GA with five ~10K loops, mandatory pumpkins for participants, cupless aid station, and canned food collection.
Annual Brookhaven Duck Duck Goose features a 5K and a 1 mile fun run at Murphey Candler Park with food trucks the night before and proceeds supporting the park conservancy.
November 2026
A chip timed 5k run and walk at Big Door Vineyards with race swag, age group awards, and support for the Great Lake Allatoona Clean Up.
A USATF certified 5K on a paved trail at Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia. Registration opens March 18 and the fee is $35; registration includes a tri blend shirt, chip timing, and age group medals.
An out-and-back ultra on the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna, Georgia, offering a 100 mile option, aid stations, awards, and donations to local homeless communities.
December 2026
Trail 5K with a 90 foot ascent called The Rock plus a 1 mile fun run at Woodland High School in Cartersville, GA; pre-registration and race-day fees apply.
Teams of two to six race for three hours to cover as many laps as possible on a 1.3 mile loop at the Singleton Relay finale on December 12, 2026.
January 2027
Annual low key post holiday trail run at Sweetwater Creek State Park with 50K and 25K loop options, free for GUTS members and featuring a crockpot chili contest.
February 2027
An 11.5 mile trail race at Red Top Mountain State Park featuring rolling trails, steep sections, bridge crossings and a lakeside finish with postrace coffee and donuts.
March 2027
A trail 5K and 1 mile fun run at Clinton Nature Preserve on March 13, 2027, raising funds for mentorship and financial stability programs in Douglas County.
An endurance trail event at Sweetwater Creek State Park offering 11, 7 and 3 hour loop races, themed aid station and chip timing.
Multi-day trail races near Atlanta offering 200 mile (96 hour) and 100 mile (48 hour) looped courses with chip timing and staffed support.
April 2027
Trail run at Red Top Mountain State Park offering 7.5 mile and 3.8 mile courses, capped at 325 runners, with packet pickup at the Iron Hill Trail parking area.
Atlanta Spartan Hurricane Heat Weekend at Bouckaert Farms offers 4-hour and 12-hour obstacle heats on Apr 24, 2027, with entry starting at $75.
May 2027
Multi-distance ultra trail event on the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna, GA, with out-and-back laps, aid stations, and a 100 mile finisher buckle.
July 2027
Trail runs at Red Top Mountain State Park offering 3.1 and 8.85 mile courses on mixed single and double track with chip timing and awards.