Garland Mountain Trail Runs - Coming October 17, 2026! Registration Opens January 1, 2026!

Garland Mountain Trail Runs Registration Information

4 Mile Race and 4 Mile Dog Friendly Race

On or Before Sept 26 - $40

13.1 Mile Race

On or Before Sept 26 - $65

After Sept 26, ADD $5 PER PERSON to each entry
Sorry, no race day registration, 300 runner limit

(+$2 to $3 for online registration fee for all online registrations)

A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit the Friends of Garland Mountain Trails for the continued maintanence and development of trails at Garland Mountain Horse and Hike Trails. Registration fee includes a soft and comfy tri-blend shirt and commemorative swag item.

On-Line Registration

2026 Accident Waiver/COVID-19 Waiver - FILL OUT AND BRING TO CHECK-IN

Course Maps, GPX Files, and Descriptions HERE

Registered Competitor List

Online registration closes at 5 pm on Friday Oct 16 or when the event fills up. Sorry, no race day registration.

Please contact lisa@mountaingoatadventures.com if you encounter any problems while trying to register.

Race Schedule

Thursday, October 15

4:00 - 6:00 pm Optional early Packet Pickup, Fleet Feet Canton, 1431 Riverstone Pkwy, Canton, GA 30114
770-224-9562
THIS IS ONLY AVAILABLE FOR RUNNERS WHO REGISTERED BY 10/14

Saturday, October 17

6:30 - 7:45 am Check-In/Packet Pickup
8:00 am - 4 mile Dog Friendly Race start (~30 second waves)
8:30 am - 13.1 mile run start (mass start)
8:45 am - 4 mile run start (mass start)
10:00 am - 4 mile Awards
11:00 am - 13.1 mile Awards

Directions to Garland Mountain Horse and Hike Trails

1411 Garland Mountain Way
Waleska, GA 30183

30-35 minutes from Woodstock/Canton area.
Take I-75 north to I-575 north. Exit at #16 and take left fork of exit towards GA 20 West/GA 140 West. At light turn right onto GA 140/Marietta Highway. GA 140 turns to the left at Waleska Street (there is a Walgreens on this corner). Take a left and head north on Hwy 140. Continue north through Waleska and go another 2-3 miles. Turn right onto Garland Mountain Trail, then turn left on Garland Mountain Way, following the signs to the park.

Dog Friendly Race Details

All dogs will start at 8 am, which is a separate start 30 mins before the rest of the 4 mile runners go off. Be sure to select one of the "Dog Friendly" categories when registering if you want to run with your dog/dogs. These are fairly wide trails that are easy to maneuver on. The terrain is rolling and flowy for the first 3 miles, then there is a 1 mile climb back up to the finish line. Traditional leashes and canicross systems are allowed. NO FLEXI-LEASHES OR FACE COLLARS. All dogs must be leashed and under control at all times and please clean up after your pets in the parking lot and on the trails.

Camping and Lodging

Camping is not allowed in Cherokee County Parks, however there are several campgrounds along Lake Allatoona, which is 20-30 mins south of Garland Mountain, depending on which location you choose.

The US Army Corps of Engineers has a variety of camprounds available HERE.

Full Hookups and sites with water/electric are available at Red Top Mountain State Park

The closest hotels are in Canton, Georgia and then Woodstock, Georgia is about 10 minutes further south.

FINISHER AWARD FOR ALL 13.1 MILE FINISHERS AND PODIUM SHIRTS FOR ALL FIRST PLACE FINISHERS IN EACH 13.1 MILE AGE GROUP!!

Female under 18
Female 19-24
Female 25-29
Female 30-34
Female 35-39
Female 40-44
Female 45-49
Female 50-54
Female 55-59
Female 60-64
Female 65-69
Female 70-74
Female 75+

Male under 18
Male 19-24
Male 25-29
Male 30-34
Male 35-39
Male 40-44
Male 45-49
Male 50-54
Male 55-59
Male 60-64
Male 65-69
Male 70-74
Male 75+

This Event Benefits the Friends of Garland Mountain Trails

A portion of the proceeds from this event will benefit Friends of Garland Mountain Trails to be put towards trail maintenance and construction at the park. This will help them continue to maintain and improve the trails at Garland Mountain Park.

T-Shirts and Other Swag

2025 shirt design!

All entries include a soft, cotton blend T-shirt and a commemorative event swag item. Sizes guaranteed if you register before Sept 26. After Sept 26, sizes are first come-first served. If a size is shown in the menu when you register, it is still available. Shirts run true to size, Ladies shirts are slightly longer and more fitted. Register early, you will want one of our shirts! If you register late and we run out of event specific shirts, you will receive a Mountain Goat logo shirt with your registration.

Mountain Goat Adventures Operational Changes for COVID-19 (Updated 12/1/23)

• Health screening questionnaire for all event volunteers and staff per CDC recommendations. Participation for those recently testing positive for COVID-19 based on current CDC quarantine recommendations.
• Masks are not required for any aspects of this event, as all activities are outdoors.
• Waivers should be printed and signed at home and brought to the race. Hand sanitizer available for event staff and participants checking in.
• Some participants/volunteers may choose to wear a mask or maybe they just want to maintain some personal space. Please be respectful and continue to practice social distancing with those individuals.
• Condensed pre-race group meeting. A detailed participant Update will be emailed to participants ahead of time, which goes over all details of the event.
• Results will be posted at mgaresults.com so that participants can view the results immediately via phone and via tablets at a results station we will set up.
• Portable Restrooms and handwash stations will be available at start/finish area.
• Awards will be held in a large outdoor open area.

Cancellations, Transfers, and Inclement Weather

Please note EVENT ENTRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE once you register, as we plan for your attendance by purchasing your race shirt and swag, meals, insurance, etc and most other costs associated with your entry need to be paid up front. No refunds will be given in the event of an act of God or event beyond the control of the Race Organization (i.e. COVID) that requires cancellation of the race for the saftey of participants. If the event is rescheduled all entries will be transferred to the reschedule date.

We do, however, understand that injuries happen, you got sick or life was just too chaotic to train for one of our events so we have a no-penalty transfer policy. You may transfer your entry to another racer in the SAME EVENT without penalty until October 12, 2026. You are responsible for finding the person interested in buying your entry and working out payment with them. Entries do not transfer to other events nor do they transfer year to year. If you would like to sell your entry to another racer, please contact lisa@mountaingoatadventures.com with the name and email of the person you wish to transfer your entry to no later than October 12.

The race will run rain or shine, however, the Race Director reserves the right to cancel or modify segments of the event as deemed necessary for participant safety or preservation of trail. Once the race has started, no refunds will be given due to delayed start or early conclusion of the race.

Any Questions?

If you have a race question that was not answered above or would like to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, please email the race director at lisa@mountaingoatadventures.com