Dalton · United States
10K races near Dalton
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Upcoming 10K races near Dalton
JUL 4
11JUL
Run · road · 10K
Burn Your Half Off, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga
Chattanooga · 42 km away
19JUL
Run · road · 10K
Christmas in July
Chattanooga · 44 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 10K
Penguin Wobble
Rome · 60 km away
26JUL
Run · road · 10K
Christmas 5K/10K/Half Marathon in July - Chattanooga
Chattanooga · 44 km away
AUG 1
1AUG
Run · trail · 10K
Still Hollow Trail Race
Chattanooga · 38 km away
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SEP 1
12SEP
Run · road · 10K
Trash Panda, An Awesomesauce Event presented by Run Chattanooga
Chattanooga · 44 km away
Dalton · 80 km
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Recurring 10K races near Dalton
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Tails, Trails, and Ales
Tails, Trails, and Ales is a dog-friendly trail race day at Reflection Riding in Chattanooga, Tennessee, scheduled for the fall. Participants can choose from a 1-mile Pup Dash, a 5K, or a 10K, with timed and untimed options for those seeking a race effort or a relaxed trail outing with their dog.
The event is designed for one dog per person, and all dogs must remain on a 6-foot leash. The race features dog-friendly aid stations, on-site veterinary and first-aid support, finisher awards for humans, pup bandanas, local craft beer, food from breweries and food trucks, pet-friendly vendors, and an option to support a local animal rescue or shelter. Nooga Paws, Bad Beard Events, and Reflection Riding are the hosts, with an anticipated field of approximately 200 human participants and their dogs.
Lula Lake Trail Blazer
The Lula Lake Trail Blazer is a trail-running race series held on Lula Lake Land Trust property, spanning Lookout Mountain. Established in 2019, it provides 10K, half marathon, and 50K distances for participants seeking dirt paths, ascents, and marked singletrack over a road-race format.
The routes incorporate Lula Lake trail systems connected to over 40 miles of trails constructed by the land trust, featuring the Moonshine trails, Cloudland Connector Trail, and Durham Mine Trails. Proceeds from entry fees support trail upkeep, new trail development, and the land trust’s conservation efforts. The event also includes food, beverages, live music, a Friday campout with a bonfire and headlamp warm-up run, and a 21-and-over beer mile consisting of four beers and four laps on a gravel-road circuit.
River Gorge Trail Race
The River Gorge Trail Race is a 6-mile point-to-point run near Fayetteville, West Virginia, crossing from one rim of the New River Gorge to the other. Participants begin on the south side of the gorge via Fayette Station Road, descending approximately 800 feet to the river, crossing it, and then ascending roughly 800 feet up the opposing side. The course is primarily on closed roads, with a brief trail section near the finish. Walkers are welcome if they can maintain a 20-minute-mile pace.
The path utilizes Burma Road and Ames Heights Road. The steepest ascent reaches a 20% grade, a section the organizers refer to as the “Burma Burn.” Race day commences at Adventures on the Gorge, with check-in followed by a bus transfer to the starting point. The finish line is situated at the resort’s rim-side pool, offering finish-line photos and a post-race brunch with views of the gorge. Active Southern West Virginia organizes the event, with funds benefiting its free community physical activity programs.
Chattanooga Hungry Turkey
The Chattanooga Hungry Turkey is a late-November race in Chattanooga, Tennessee, designed around the post-Thanksgiving concept of running off the holiday meal. It provides a half marathon, 10K, and 5K. The 5K is open to both runners and walkers. The race is centered at Coolidge Park, with the start and finish located on Tremont Street in front of the Chattanooga Theatre.
Participants select from three distinct routes, featuring aid stations and restrooms approximately every 1.5 miles. The event accommodates families and adults seeking a longer run. Children 11 and under may participate in the 5K Kids Division Fun Run, receiving an untimed bib and a finisher medal. Post-race traditions are straightforward and food-focused, including a fresh donut and a long-sleeve technical shirt for registrants, along with a medal for all finishers.
2026 Run for the Children 5K 10K and Fun Run
Run for the Children is an annual race morning at Etowah River Park in Canton, Georgia, featuring a 5K run/walk, a 10K run, a Fun Run, and a Santa’s Helper option for those who want to support the event without racing. The Service League of Cherokee County hosts it, with a schedule designed for families as much as runners: the Fun Run starts first, followed by the 5K and 10K together.
The event maintains a practical and local format. The 5K and 10K are timed by BT Race Timing, but are not chip timed; finishers submit a card with their name, age, bib number, and gender to appear in results and qualify for awards. The 5K and 10K offer awards for overall winners, masters winners, and age groups from 10 and under through 80 and over, while Fun Run finishers receive a commemorative ribbon. Schools have an additional incentive to bring participants, with a cash prize for the school with the most attendees, and runners receive bananas and water post-race.
Holiday Hustle 5K'ish and 10K'ish
Holiday Hustle is a December running event in Dexter, Michigan, featuring a holiday-night 5K, a 1-mile dash, and longer distances within the same festive setting. The short course winds through neighborhood light displays, offering a relaxed route focused on holiday decorations instead of a typical road race.
The half marathon and 13.1-mile relay begin and end at Erratic Ale Co., proceeding along the B2B trail through Hudson Mills before returning. Participants finish near a fire pit, with post-race snacks, medals, chip timing, official results, age-group awards, and the option for a drink afterward. The event also supports a charitable cause, aligning with the holiday spirit without a formal or exclusive atmosphere.
Berry Half/10K/5K
The Berry Half/10K/5K takes place in early March on Berry College’s 27,000-acre campus in Rome, Georgia. Participants can select a half marathon, 10K, 5K, or Kids Fun Run, making the event suitable for seasoned runners, families, and newcomers. The campus itself is a key attraction: Berry is noted as the world’s largest campus, featuring extensive woodlands, historic academic structures, open fields, and over 1,200 deer.
The race routes are contained within Berry College, beginning and ending at the Mount Berry campus along Martha Berry Highway. This race series serves as the main fundraising effort for Berry College Elementary & Middle School, supporting facility and technology improvements, curriculum development, and scholarships. This school affiliation is evident on race day through the numerous volunteers assisting with packet preparation, runner registration, aid stations, course monitoring, traffic direction, refreshment provision, and medal distribution. The event has been held for almost twenty years, recording over 22,500 finishers and more than 107,000 race miles accumulated throughout its history.
Looking for something else near Dalton?
Other races in the next 90 days
AUG 2215 km away
cycling
Dalton Grand Prix
SEP 1277 km away
walking
Sequatchie Valley Walk for Alzheimer's
SEP 1244 km away
other
Trash Panda, An Awesomesauce Event
SEP 1278 km away
cycling
Women on Wheels Mountain Biking of Georgia Level-Up Workshop
SEP 2064 km away
triathlon
Tri The Mountains Sprint Triathlon
SEP 2744 km away
triathlon
PLAYTRI - IRONMAN CHATTANOOGA 140.6
About 10K races in Dalton
Dalton Base Miles And Mountain Grit
Dalton hosts 13 10K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Dalton runners get an easy split between town laps and mountain dirt. The town has a 4 mile paved walking track for shakeouts and beginner intervals. Lakeshore Park gives you a walking track and a rubber track when legs need flat ground. The paved walking track runs 6 miles long. A 5 mile spur trail connects to the main route. Pinhoti Trail has the rugged stuff west and north of town. Lance's Legacy 5k and Fun Run and Dalton Red Carpet Half Marathon anchor the local road calendar. Kiwanis Club of Walker keeps Miles for Smiles on the nearby race list.
Dalton riders point first to Raisin Woods Mountain Bike Park when somebody asks for dirt. Raisin Woods Mountain Bike Park gives riders five miles of wilderness trail and seven separate mountain biking loops, so it works for skills, Z2, and hard laps. Potato Hill Park brings the singletrack switchbacks, and those nasty gravelled switchbacks can toss strong riders. Mt. Mt. Oglethorpe has a 6 mile hiking and biking trail near town. 82%. Pinhoti Trail brings the real climbs north and west toward the Blue Ridge foothills.
Dalton training feels best when the air backs off and the mountains stay usable. September matters because The Georgia Jewel puts the Pinhoti Trail on the endurance calendar. Summer gives locals hot, humid base miles, early starts, shaded singletrack, and plenty of sweat at races like Meat Sweats Sizzler Run. Red Clay Resort and Haig Mill Lake make recovery days feel close to home. Winter stays mild to cool, so runners keep track work alive and cyclists keep riding Raisin Woods when the woods are firm. The city sits across USDA Hardiness Zones 7B and 8A, and winter only rarely shuts down a normal week.