Georgia
Georgia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Georgia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 127 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Georgia below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
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 looped fall trail event at Sadlers Creek State Park with 10K to 32 Hour 100-mile options, on-site camping, stocked aid stations, chip timing, and finisher medals.
A fall event in Chickamauga GA on October 17, 2026 featuring a 10K, 5K and Monster Mile with costume contests, swag bags and podium prizes.
Technical trail marathon and 12 mile at Fort Mountain State Park with about 5,500 feet elevation gain and a route past an ancient mysterious rock wall.
Timed 12, 6 and 3 hour loop races plus a Trick or Treat fun run on a 2.2 mile loop around Miller Lake at Little Mulberry Park, October 24, 2026.
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.
Two days of trail running in Sky Valley, Georgia offering 50K and 25K routes with significant elevation gain, set cutoffs, finisher swag, and organized trail maintenance support.
Run a USATF certified 5K cross country course through the historic grounds of Pebble Hill Plantation. This hilly race features varied terrain and supports the preservation of the museum house and estate.
Community fundraiser in Newnan featuring 10K, 5K and 1 mile trail races to support the Piedmont Newnan Fitness Center.
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.
Test your independence at this self supported 135 mile ultramarathon in Georgia featuring ten loops and 20,000 feet of vertical gain with no pacers or crews allowed.
A 50K five loop run in Kennesaw, GA where each runner must bring a pumpkin; aid is available at the start/finish and the event is limited to GUTS members.
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 Homecoming 5K and adventure race at Georgia Southern on November 7, 2026. Multiple entry categories plus a virtual 5K and a free quarter mile kiddie run.
Run through scenic Georgia trails in a 10k, Half Marathon, or 50k race dedicated to supporting mental health services and community well-being.
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.
Beachside fundraising on Saint Simons Island with a 5K run, a 1 mile walk, and a kids run; proceeds benefit Fairways for Freedom supporting combat-injured veterans.
The 4H Fall GOAT for It 4.44K is a paved-course run at Rock Eagle 4H Center in Eatonton, GA featuring a steep hill and several registration fee options.
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.