Fierce Dragon (H9)
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Fierce Dragon (H9)
The Fierce Dragon is a multi-day trail event held at Vogel State Park near Blairsville, GA. Organized by H9 Events, the festival of races includes long distance and shorter options held along the Duncan Ridge and nearby gaps.
The event includes these distances:
- 200 mile Full Fury : 10 traverses of the main ridge, five laps between Vogel State Park and Skeenah Gap.
- 100 mile Firestarter : course uses full and half traverses of the Duncan Ridge.
- 100 km Frozen Toe : combination of full and half traverses along the ridge.
- 40 mile Flintstrike : one lap of the main ridge.
- 40 km Frost Talon : out-and-back to Mulky Gap.
The 200 mile course crosses Wolf Creek on the outbound traverse and returns via FS Roads 108/107 to Burnett Gap (Hwy 180). Only full laps Vogel-to-Skeenah-to-Vogel count. The course is marked and runners who cannot continue under their own power are shuttled back to Vogel. Runners often use the Vogel cottages or nearby campsites and RV parking as a base.
Minimum progress rules apply to several distances; for example the 200 mile requires roughly one lap per 24 hours and enforces a final 120 hour cutoff. Support points include Vogel main shelter with hot food and drinks, plus locations at the Fire Pit, Mulky Gap, Skeenah Gap, and sometimes Fish Gap. Crews are allowed with one vehicle per runner, placards required for some aid locations, and large vehicles may be restricted on forest roads. Parking at Georgia State Parks is $10 per day or via an annual pass. Registration closes January 8, 2027. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
