Dirty Spokes Chateau Elan Muscandine Trail Run

Dirty Spokes Chateau Elan Muscandine Trail Run takes place in Braselton, Georgia, on November 14, 2026. Two trail distances start together at 8:00 a.m.: a 3.2-mile run and a 5.9-mile run, both on unpaved ground at Chateau Elan.

Because both races go off at the same time, decide in advance which one you want. The shorter option is the friendlier introduction to trail racing, while 5.9 miles asks for some endurance on top of the footing. Trail times run slower than road times at the same effort, so leave your usual pace expectations at home and judge the day by how you felt rather than by the clock. Two or three off-road runs a week for a month, with practice on descents, is the most useful preparation.