Southern States 200
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Southern States 200
The Southern States 200 is a point-to-point mountain trail event scheduled for March 17, 2027 in Delta, Alabama. The main course follows the Pinhoti Trail from near Dalton, Georgia to the summit of Mt. Cheaha, totaling 202.41 miles with 27,933 feet of elevation gain. Runners have a 100 hour cutoff to complete the course.
The route is fully marked with prismatic reflective flags, ribbons, and signs. There are 15 fully staffed aid stations providing made-to-order hot food around the clock; five of those are heated sleep stations with sleeping pads and bags in a dedicated tent. One additional unstaffed water-only station is on course.
Distances
- 200 Miler: 202.41 miles, 27,933 feet elevation gain.
- 100 Miler: Full 100 mile course from Cave Spring to Bald Rock.
- Southern Staters 100 Pacer Race: Pace a 200 mile runner's final 100 miles.
Logistics note that the race is point-to-point; runners without a crew must use shuttle transportation to the start and return transport from the finish to the start is not provided. The Fairfield Inn in Dalton serves as the host hotel and offers a reduced rate for runners and crew; room availability is limited. Bald Rock Lodge at Cheaha State Park is reserved as the finish location and has a limited number of lodge rooms.
Volunteer benefits include $150 credit per full day worked toward the next year's entry, transferable credits, and a complimentary automatic entry after five full days. The event has tiered refund and roll-over policies and reserves the right to change dates or cancel due to conditions beyond organizer control. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
