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Registration Opens January 1st!!!

 Race Information
Date:                     October 7, 2023
Location:              Jake and Bull Mountain Trail Systems (Start/Finish at the Bull Mountain Parking Lot)
Start Times:         Saturday 8:00am Half Marathon, 8:05am 50K
Events:                Trail Run: Half Marathon, 50K
Packet Pick Up:  Saturday, October 7th from 6:30am-7:45am @ the Start/Finish

                                      
Course Information
Three different 10-13 mile loops all originating from the Bull Mountain parking lot.  Trails consist of some technical, but mostly runnable single track, making this a tough and challenging North Georgia trail race. Waterfalls, multiple stream crossings, rocky climbs and blazing fast descents are just a few of the trail amenities. After each 10 mile loop, you will pass through the main aid station/Start/Finish. We will have 3 aid stations stocked with veggie friendly everything: soups, fruits, hot foods, normal aid station fare, and of course volunteer specialties being served until the last finisher comes through.
The course is well marked with ample signage at turns and reflective everything for those racing into the night. This is going to be an awesome event for veterans as well as those wanting run their first trail 1/2 marathon or 50K.
Awards will be given to top 3 Female and Male Finishers in each event.

Cut-Off Times

*Half Marathon - All participants must start on time.
*50K - All participants must start on time.  There is a 12 hour cut-off time for this event. Runners MUST start the 2nd loop by 12pm and 3rd/Final loop by 4pm.


Aid Station Locations

*Half Marathon - Aid stations at mile 9, 13.1

*50K - Aid Stations at (approximately) Miles: 7, 10, 19, 21, 24, 31

Half Marathon Trail Map
*approximately 2000' of elevation gain
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50K Trail Map
*50K completes all Loops once (5561' of elevation gain)
*ALL loops are run in a clockwise directions*

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Directions to Start

GPS Coordinates   34.580762, -84.144864
RACE RULES
  • No Littering!!
  • Runners must stay on marked course at all times
  • No cutting of switchbacks
  • Runners must check in at each aid station, including the aid station as the start/finish between loops. 
  • Runners may only receive aid at designated aid stations
  • No pacers allowed
  • Trekking poles are allowed
  • Runners may only be scored for awards under gender designated on government issued ID.  Participants that elect to not disclose their gender or choose “Other” as their gender will not be included in scoring for awards.
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The closest town to the event site is Dahlonega, GA.  Dahlonega has a few chain hotels (Holiday Inn Express, Days Inn and Quality Inn).  There are a number of local boutique hotels, bed and breakfast inns and homes on VRBO & AirBNB.  Forest Hills Resort and Amicalola Falls State Park are also quite close and offer lodging.

Camping
If dry camping is all you need, check out the free sites at the Jake Mountain Trailhead just next door to the race start/finish. You can also camp at the Bull Mountain Parking Lot (race start/finish).
Directions to Jake Mountain Trailhead: https://goo.gl/maps/SRiRnDAuNpNWD7fWA

Sponsors
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