This is not just a race; it is an unforgettable event! The best part of the season with a beautiful location, music, and a hot meal. The Blue Ridge Ultra is a 50K loop trail race is deep within the beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest of the North Georgia Mountains. It consists of 8,000ft of elevation gain on 23 miles of the Benton MacKaye trail, and 7 miles of Forest Service roads. You will experience tough, and sometimes technical spots, single track trails, small creek crossings, steep ascents and even steeper descents all while enjoying the leaves changing colors. Start and Finish at the historic Shallowford iron bridge spanning the Toccoa River. This race will challenge the most experienced racer and provide a memorable experience for those looking to complete a trail run in the mountains of Blue Ridge. Using the same trails, there is a 30K and 15K option. Break the men's or women's 50K course record and get $250.
Schedule:
50K Start: 8:00am
Cut-off: 10 Hours or 6pm.
30K Start: 8:30am
Cut-off: 6pm.
15K Start: 9:00am
Cut-off: 6pm.
Canine Start: 9:05am
Cut-off: 6pm.
Course Info:
Ironbridge Bridge Cafe off Aska Road outside Blue Ridge, Georgia. 8436 Aska Rd, Blue Ridge, GA 30513. Parking is limited and shuttle location may be added due to the number of runners that sign-up. Details will be emailed before the race.
Canine Run:
There will also be a canine run for those that want to bring their dogs out to join the fun. Canine runners will register for the 15K, and start 5 minutes after the regular 15K start.
Click here for 50k Course Map
Click here for 30k Course Map
Click here for 15k Course Map
Awards:
All finishers will receive a fantastic medal and a T-shirt.
Awards in each class below for each race. Break the men's or women's 50K course record and get $250.
1. Overall Men - Top 5 (21-44) - 1st in 50K receives $250/ entry to next year's event.
2. Overall Women - Top 5 (21-44) - 1st in 50K receives $250/ entry to next year's event.
3. Young Men - Top 3 (under 21)
4. Young Women - Top 3 (under 21)
5. Masters Men - Top 3 (45-59)
6. Masters Women - Top 3 (45-59)
7. Grand Master Men - Top 3 (Over 60)
8. Grand Master Women - Top 3 (Over 60)
9. Top Dog - Top 3 (Canine Class) 15K Only
Cost:
5K & 2 Mile Walk- $35
Cross Country Teams 5K- $25 (groups of 10 or more)
Derby Dash & Pup Trot- $25
Adaptive (Special Needs) Race- FREE
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