Southern States 200
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Event overview
The Southern States Events organizes two trail ultramarathon distances in 2026: 200 miles and 100 miles. The event dates are 3/18/2026 to 3/22/2026. The course area covers parts of Georgia and Alabama. Race packets include a gender-specific technical shirt.
Distances
- 200 miles
- 100 miles
Entry, fees and transfer policy
The required registration totals shown in the materials are:
- Southern States 200 total required fees: $1,166.00 (includes SPOT tracker fee and 6% tax).
- Southern States 100 total required fees: $424.00 (includes SPOT tracker fee and 6% tax).
A one-way shuttle fee from finish to start is available for $50. Optional lodging at Bald Rock Lodge is listed; rooms rent for $155 per night.
The refund and transfer policy uses three tiers:
- Cancellation before January 1: 75% refund of the registration fee (taxes and Ultrasignup fees excluded) or transfer to the next year.
- Cancellation between January 1 and February 19: 50% refund (taxes and Ultrasignup fees excluded) or transfer to the next year.
- Cancellation after February 19: no refund or credit.
Distance rollover rules are specified (for example, 100 to 100 or 200 to 200 rollovers have no additional cost; 100-to-200 rollovers apply a credit toward the 200).
Equipment, navigation and medical requirements
Runners must carry mandatory equipment listed in the runner manual; examples may include a jacket with hood, upper layer, emergency bivy or Mylar blanket, hat or buff, gloves, headlamp with extra batteries, extra calories, SPOT tracker, and a GPX track on a device. All runners must have the event GPX course track downloaded and carry an operational navigation device; runners must demonstrate device use at check-in and keep it charged. A medical questionnaire will be sent about one month before the race and must be completed and returned within 10 days of receipt or the runner will not be allowed to start.
Date change, cancellation and mailing
Organizers reserve the right to change the date or cancel the run for events beyond their control (including acts of God, pandemics, permitting issues, extreme weather, fire danger, landslides, or flooding). If a date change or cancellation occurs after registration opens, no refunds will be given and entries are rolled over to the new date or the next year. Printed, signed registration forms and the liability waiver must be mailed to Southern States 200, 220 Normandy Ln, Chelsea, AL 35043. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
