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Every Woman's Marathon
Savannah, United States
February 28, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km
Seaside & CoastCity Run+1
USRegional Running Calendar
Running events in Georgia
30 verified events (10 confirmed dates) and 95 races in Georgia with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events3010 confirmed dates
Competitions95Races & courses
Distances5 - 160.9 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+10,000 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Cruel Jewel
Blue Ridge, United States
May 14, 2027 to May 16, 2027Date confirmed
160.93 km80.47 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
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Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race
Atlanta, United States
July 4, 2027Date confirmed
10 km
City RunPublic Park
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Alpharetta Women’s Half Marathon and 5K Race
Alpharetta, United States
November 7, 2027Date confirmed
21.1 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
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Marathon Love Chocolate
Savannah, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunRelay+1
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Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon
Kennesaw, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
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Get Basted Turkey Trot
Cumming, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km
City RunLakes & Ponds+2
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Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot
Suwanee, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km15 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
February 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 28, 2027 | Every Woman's Marathon | Savannah, Georgia, US | Road Running | 42.2 km |
May 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2027 - May 16, 2027 | Cruel Jewel | Blue Ridge, Georgia, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km80.47 km |
July 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 4, 2027 | Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race | Atlanta, Georgia, US | Road Running | 10 km |
November 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2027 | Alpharetta Women’s Half Marathon and 5K Race | Alpharetta, Georgia, US | Road Running | 21.1 km5 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Marathon Love Chocolate | Savannah, Georgia, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Early Bird Turkey Trot 5K, 10K, 15K, & Half Marathon | Kennesaw, Georgia, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Get Basted Turkey Trot | Cumming, Georgia, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Five Star Thanksgiving Turkey Trot | Suwanee, Georgia, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Course Ninja au Parc Eisenhower | Augusta, Georgia, US | Road Running | 21.1 km15 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | The Georgia Jewel | Dalton, Georgia, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km80.47 km56.33 km28.97 km |
| Date to be announced | Chickamauga Battlefield Marathon | Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Tryptophan | Cumming, Georgia, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of Georgia (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 30 public events and 95 individual races, including 10 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running and Trail Running. Key host locations include Savannah, Blue Ridge, Atlanta, and Alpharetta. Notable events in the selection include Every Woman's Marathon, Cruel Jewel, and Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.
Race distances span from 5 km to 160.9 km, reaching up to +10,000 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for Georgia includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in Georgia?
RunningCompass currently lists 30 verified events with 95 individual races in Georgia. A total of 10 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Every Woman's Marathon, Cruel Jewel, and Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in Georgia?
Events in Georgia focus on Road Running and Trail Running. Course distances range from 5 km entry-level races up to 160.9 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Savannah, Blue Ridge, Atlanta, and Alpharetta.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in Georgia?
The most selective courses in Georgia climb up to +10,000 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in Georgia?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.