Georgia
Georgia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in Georgia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 118 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in Georgia below and join the trail community at these great events!
December 2026
Half and full marathons at Amicalola Falls State Park on December 5, 2026 with scenic singletrack, two 13.1 mile loops for the full, aid stations, and a seven hour cutoff.
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 community trail event at Woodland High School featuring a 5K with a 90 foot ascent called The Rock and a 1 mile fun run for younger athletes.
A multi-distance trail event at FDR State Park offering 10K, 19, 40 and 46 mile options plus a virtual 400 mile challenge on rocky, rolling trails.
A multi-day, lap-based endurance series on the AT Approach staircase at Amicalola Falls, offering timed events from 12 to 84 hours on a 1.5 mile, 604-step lap.
A fundraising run on December 12, 2026 at McGuffey Nature Center offering a 1-mile Fun Run, 5K and 10K to support local land and wildlife conservation.
Trail races and a kids fun run at Savannah Christian Preparatory School with a costume contest, medals, vendors, and proceeds benefiting SCPS PTF.
A 3 hour team relay around a 1.3 mile loop at Atlanta Track Club where teams of 2 to 6 cover as many miles as possible; free for club members.
A community event at Inman Elementary on December 12, 2026, featuring a multi-surface 5K and a two lap grass 1 mile with medals and age group prizes.
Trail 10K and Half Marathon at F.D.R. State Park in Pine Mountain on December 13, 2026 with a race hoodie and finisher award.
Experience a trail race through Little Mulberry Park featuring significant vertical gains and scenic views. Enjoy post race pancakes and coffee after tackling the 5K or 10 Mile course.
An elimination-style 50K race in Molena GA where runners repeat 3.85 mile loops with 950 ft gain, earn prizes each lap, and receive Revolution Running membership for 2027.
A trail event on Lookout Mountain, GA offering 50 mile, 18 mile, and 10K courses with single track, bluff views, creeks, and Lula Falls.
A Last Person Standing run in Georgia of repeated 5K loops with 100 ft gain per lap, elimination format, milestone awards, on-site glamping, and a live stream.
January 2027
Experience a unique trail run through the private 650 acre campus of Bethesda Academy. Enjoy a scenic route past marshes and farm animals followed by a pancake breakfast for all participants.
A trail endurance event in Conyers where runners complete a 5K every hour for 6, 12, or 24 hours, with timed laps, on-course aid, and event-specific awards.
Trail runs of 5.15 and 3.0 miles at Sawnee Mountain Preserve on Jan 9, 2027 with a cap of 275 runners, age-group awards, and an included tri-blend shirt.
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.
Multi-day trail event in Blairsville GA with 200 mile, 100 mile, 100 km, 40 mile and 40 km races on the Duncan Ridge.
Trail running event in Helen, Georgia on January 16, 2027 offering 10k, 25k and 50k distances with maps, aid charts, rules, and volunteer listings online.