Red Top Roaster
Red Top Roaster is a trail running and running race on July 25, 2026 in Cartersville, GA, with entry fees from $40 to $45.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Location
- 50 Lodge Road, Cartersville, GA
- Price
- $40–$45
- Sports
- Trail RunningRunning
From the Organizer
The race will start behind the Red Top Mountain State Park Lodge Parking Lot in the open field (required for spacing) and will soon lead into the woods. This course and venue is very scenic and sets up as a beautiful backdrop along the Lake Allatoona shoreline! The terrain is made up of a little bit of everything: rolling hills, steep hills, single track, double track, minimal roots and rocks (running surface is very forgiving and easy to navigate). The race will utilize the Sweet Gum Trail, Homestead Trail, Campground Trail, Iron Hill Trail and Visitor Center Loop Trail. The course is beautiful and offers something for every runner truly wishing to "ditch the city".
There are two distance options 8.85 Miles and 3.1 Miles to choose from.
Packet Pick Up is from 6:30-7:30 / Race Starts at 8:00 a.m. Sharp!
Race registration includes (but not limited to), super soft tri-blend t-shirt, chip timing, professionally marked course, medals for the top 3 in each age category, and an awesome off road running experience! Complete details: www.dirtyspokes.com
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
87°
Low
72°
Conditions
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
68%
Wind
0 to 5 mph
Host City
About Cartersville, GA
Population
23,617
as of 2023
City Elevation
769 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Trail Running
Running off-road — dirt, singletrack, and mountain paths — from 5Ks to ultras. The terrain makes for an exciting twist and adventure in your running journey.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Dirty Spokes Iron Hill (Fall)
4 Mile · From $40 · 586 Red Top Mountain Rd SE
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Fast Bananas Trail Race at Serenbe
1 Mile · 5K · 10K · From $18 · 11090 Serenbe Lane
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Cartersville than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Red Top Roaster
Jul 25, 2026