Sandy Springs
Trail Running Calendar near Sandy Springs 2026-2027
Explore the top trail runs near Sandy Springs for 2026-2027! We've gathered 38 exciting trail runs in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local trail run.
August 2026
An 8.88 hour multi loop trail race in Atlanta each August with no DNFs, no cutoffs, no crew or pacers, and a flat $88.80 entry fee.
September 2026
Community 5K ish trail run at Boling Park in Canton GA with a kids mile fun run, live music, food trucks and awards.
Mind Freak is an untimed trail event in Marietta, GA using repeated 1.5 to 2 mile loops; it is self supported and allows runners to reach 50K or go beyond.
A community 5K in Conyers supporting Hills Academy with in-person and virtual options, a family friendly park-trail course and a post race celebration.
A community Dirt Circus event in Atlanta featuring a casual 3.5 mile group run, an expo with brand vendors, raffle prizes and opportunities to meet local race organizers.
Savage Race in Dallas Georgia on September 19 2026 features a 3+ mile Blitz and a 5 to 7 mile race with multiple obstacles; parking is $20.
An annual trail event at Pinecrest Academy offering a 5K trail run, a three-lap 1 Mile kids run, and a donation-only Ghost Runner option, with finisher medals for all and age-group awards.
October 2026
Take on a 10 mile intown trail through shaded pine and hardwood at Southside Park in Atlanta on Oct 3 2026, with twisty singletrack, steep descents and creek crossings. Proceeds support MTB Atlanta and local trail stewardship.
Endurance runs at Boling Park in Canton GA on an approximate one mile loop offering 8 hour and 12 hour options with aid station and electronic lap tracking.
A members only 5K on October 13, 2026 that routes runners through woods and fields with a 1 hour 15 minute course limit.
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 15th annual trail 5K at Mercer University in Atlanta supporting Grace Village Medical Clinic, with costumes encouraged and dogs on leashes welcome.
A community 50K in Kennesaw GA with five roughly 10K loops for GUTS members, where each runner brings a pumpkin and the event supports a canned food drive.
Community fundraiser 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run at Murphey Candler Park in Brookhaven, with a phantom runner option, water stations, and accommodations for leashed dogs and strollers.
November 2026
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 endurance event on the Silver Comet Trail with a marked 5-mile out-and-back course, aid stations, race swag, and proceeds donated to local homeless support.
December 2026
Grand Prix finale where teams of 2 to 6 run as many miles as possible in three hours on a 1.3 mile loop at Armour Yards in Atlanta.