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Earn Points for UTMB 2018 Registration: Cruel Jewel 50 = 5 Points |
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Race InfoJust the Facts
DATE: May 19-20, 2018 START TIME: 8am on SATURDAY, MAY 19TH LOCATION: 50 Mile Start: Camp Morganton, Blue Ridge, GA PACKET PICKUP: May 18th: 9:00am - 11:00am @ Vogel State Park for 50 & 100 milers May 19th: 4:30am-5:30am @ Vogel State Park ONLY for those TAKING THE SHUTTLE May 19th: 6:00am - 7:30am @ Camp Morganton for those DRIVING TO THE START GPX Info: Go to the Cruel Jewel page on the International Trail Running Association's page (HERE). Click on "Cruel Jewel 2018" then select the event (100 mile or 50 mile). Click on the "More info on Trace de Trail" on the map. Select "downloads" from the menu on the left hand side of the new screen. You will be able to download the elevation profile (pdf) and gpx track. You may have to create an account with ITRA to access the files, but it is free and you may find other races you run have their information registered here as well. LODGING: Blue Ridge, GA is the closest town to the race start, and there are a few chain hotels there. The building we use for the start (turn-around for 100 milers) has dormitory style rooms with bunks on either side of the common space. These are available on a first come first served basis. You should not expect the rooms to be quiet, as 100 mile runners and crew will be coming and going throughout the night. If you choose to sleep on one of the bunks, you'll need to bring a sleeping bag or linens and pillow. Ear plugs might be a good idea, too! There is also space outside for tent camping. Again, runners will be coming and going throughout the night. Tents must be taken down prior to the start of the event. If you are taking the shuttle to the race start, the closest town for lodging is Blairsville, GA. Vogel State Park (the finish line and where you'll park to meet the shuttle bus) also has cabins for rent and a campground. There is a bathhouse in the campground. Course Information
Cruel Jewel 50 We understand that not everyone is cut out or ready for the CRUEL JEWEL 100, so for these runners we are offering a 56 mile option. Cruel Jewel 50 is a point to point 56 mile trail race deep with in the beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest of the North Georgia Mountains. It consists of 50 miles of trails, 6 miles of mountain roads, and has 10 aid stations. Along your journey from Blue Ridge to Vogel State Park you will experience tough, and sometimes technical, single track trails, ferns and old growth poplar trees, steep ascents and even steeper descents, an historic steel bridge spanning the Toccoa River, the Dragon's Spine, lush green hardwood forests, rocks, roots and ridge lines ... all of which will be passed before you reach your final destination. And as a bonus we have thrown in 15,000 feet of gain and 15,000 feet of loss just to keep you smiling !! There is a shuttle from Vogel State Park to Camp Morganton (FROM the Finish TO the Start) on the morning of May 19th. The shuttle is $25. You MUST be at Vogel NO LATER THAN 5:45am on May 19th in order to take the shuttle AND you MUST have reserved a spot!! Sign up for the shuttle when you register at UltraSignUp.com. Anyone that is interested in Volunteering ~ Sweeping ~ or Pacing can click on the "Volunteer" button on the RIGHT to send us an e-mail. |
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