Lookout Mountain Trail Race
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Location and distances
The Lookout Mountain Trail Race takes place at Lookout Mountain, GA, with a venue listed at 13292 Scenic Highway. The event offers the following race distances:
- 50 Miler
- 18 Miler
- 10K
Online registration is handled through the organizer and closes in December or when the maximum field is reached. Wild Trails membership provides a 10% race discount; the Trail Steward level includes free entry to any three races (exception noted for the Upchuck 50K). Race proceeds benefit Wild Trails, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Course and race services
Races start near the Covenant College campus on mostly single-track trails. The routes include a mix of climbs, runnable sections, and moderate descents. The 50 and 18 mile courses follow the same route for the 18-mile distance. The course passes two exposed bluff lines with extensive views; on a clear day it is possible to see five states from one section. The 50-mile course crosses or follows at least five creeks and goes through Lula Lake Land Trust areas with rhododendron, mixed hardwoods, hemlock forests, and the 120-foot Lula Falls. Aid stations are provided with warm food options and camp fires at night. The 10K begins with flat cross-country style trail segments before turning to narrower creekside trails with several steep climbs. Course maps are provided for both the 50/18 routes and the 10K. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
