Mayhem on the Mountain
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Event overview
Dirty Spokes "Mayhem on the Mountain" is a trail running event at Sawnee Mountain, Cumming, Georgia, on January 10, 2026. It is part of the Forsyth County Parks & Recreation trail run series and the Dirty Spokes series. The organizer will cap participation at 325 runners due to parking and access constraints. Course maps and GPS files are provided by the organizer.
Distances
- 5.15 miles
- 3.0 miles
Course
Both races start on the paved drive near the playground and then enter forest trails. The course includes single-track and double-track sections, steep and rolling hills, switchbacks, rocky and root-strewn technical sections, and old access roads. The long course includes a sustained climb of about 120 ft to the ridgeline and reaches Tower Road near 3.5 miles. The short course climbs roughly 200 ft on the east face before joining the ridgeline trail. Ridgeline Trail is a technical descent with rocks and roots before the finish area.
Entry, shirts and awards
Entry fees vary by distance and registration date, with higher fees for late and race-day registration. A tri-blend shirt is planned for 2026, with no guarantee of a shirt for late or race-day registrants. Awards include medals and prizes for overall top three male and female, top male and female masters, and top three in each age group. Medals are given in person and will not be mailed. Walkers may participate but must average 16 minutes per mile or faster to receive an official time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
