Coyote Ugly
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Coyote Ugly 30k & 50k
The Coyote Ugly 30k and 50k are trail races in the Cohutta Wilderness near Ellijay, GA on March 6, 2027. Both distances start and finish at Mulberry Gap Adventure Basecamp and follow the same initial route.
The course begins on gravel road for almost 2 miles, then climbs Pinhoti 2 for about 4 miles to a gravel forest service road and the first aid station. After less than a mile of gravel the route climbs Pinhoti 1 for nearly 4 miles to the Bear Creek section. A 0.2 mile out-and-back connects to the next aid stop, followed by a climb to the top with several creek crossings and an aid station before the distances split.
Distances:
- 30K (approximately 19 miles, 2900 ft of climbing)
- 50K (about 30 miles, 4400 ft of climbing)
The 30K descends gravel back to Mulberry Gap, passing Bear Creek overlook and Barnes Creek Falls. The 50K drops to gravel for 0.5 miles, then follows Bear Creek trail and a rolling double-track loop before returning to climb Pinhoti 1 and the final aid station prior to Mulberry Gap.
Aid stations offer typical ultra fare such as water, electrolytes, chips, candy, pb&j, grilled cheese or quesadillas, avocado tortillas, soda, and pickles. Cutoffs are set at 7 hours for the 30K and 10 hours for the 50K, which implies a roughly 20 minute per mile overall pace. Volunteer roles include sweep and aid station duties; volunteers receive future race entry and swag. Refund and deferral rules apply as stated by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
