Marietta
Trail Running Calendar near Marietta 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Marietta for 2026-2027! We've gathered 28 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
October 2026
6th annual 5K in Downtown Rockmart on October 10, 2026, an out-and-back course on the Silver Comet Trail with proceeds supporting the Rockmart Police K9 Fund.
A members-only cross country 5K at The Marist School on October 13, 2026, serving as the final Atlanta Track Club Grand Prix Series event before the December Finale.
A lakeside trail race in Cartersville with two distances, 3.8 miles and 7.5 miles, on an easy fire road surface. Registration includes a tri-blend shirt, chip timing, professionally marked course, and age-group medals.
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.
A multi-distance ultrarunning event on the Silver Comet Trail in Smyrna, GA with 100-mile and timed options, two aid stations, and proceeds supporting local homeless services.
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.
A team relay finale of the Grand Prix Series on December 12, 2026 at Atlanta Track Club where teams of 2 to 6 run laps on a 1.3 mile loop over three hours.
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 winding wooded trails, bridge crossings and views of Lake Allatoona. The event is run as a non-profit with parking on site and a 7.7 mile aid station cutoff.
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.
Endurance trail event in Lithia Springs with 3, 7 and 11 hour formats on a 4 mile loop and a convenience store style aid station.
Multiday trail event in Atlanta offering 200 mile and 100 mile races on looped courses at Sweetwater Creek State Park with aid stations and professional chip timing.