Blue Ridge Ultra

Event Overview

The Blue Ridge Ultra is a 50K loop trail race in the Chattahoochee National Forest within the North Georgia Mountains. It offers three distances: 50K, 30K, and 15K.

Course Details

The course consists of sections on the Benton MacKaye Trail, hidden paths, and Forest Service roads. The 50K route is composed of 23 miles of the Benton MacKaye Trail, 2 miles of hidden trails, and 6 miles of forest service roads. The terrain includes single-track trails, small creek crossings, and steep ascents and descents. The race starts and finishes at the historic Shallowford iron bridge over the Toccoa River. The course is marked with signs and flagging. There is also a separate 15K canine run where participants can run with their dogs.

Logistics and Registration

Registration for the event opens on November 25, 2025, and closes on October 9, 2026. Entry fees are listed as $160 for the 50K, $140 for the 30K, and $125 for the 15K. Parking is limited, and shuttle services may be arranged based on the number of participants, with details emailed before the event. 50K runners are provided with one one-gallon drop bag at check-in, placed at specific aid stations.

What the Event Provides

Organizers provide a fully marked course, live race results, a race shirt, six fully stocked aid stations, a finisher medal, custom awards, a cooked-to-order hot post-race meal, free race photos, and free parking and shuttle service from parking areas.

Awards

Awards are given in multiple categories for each race distance. The overall male and female winners of the 50K each receive $250 and a free entry to the following year's event. There are also awards for age group categories and a top three for the canine class (15K only). A $250 prize is offered for breaking the men's or women's 50K course record. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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