The Cove - Chickamauga, GA

The Cove, Chickamauga, GA

The Cove takes place in McLemore Cove at Mountain Cove Farms near Chickamauga, GA, in the valley between Lookout Mountain and Pigeon Mountain. The location is described as a geological transition between the Cumberland Plateau and the Ridge and Valley province of the Appalachian Mountains. The event list gives the venue address as 994 Dougherty Gap Rd.

All routes climb Pigeon Mountain from the Cove. Course highlights include Rocktown and features associated with Pigeon Mountain such as Ellison's Cave and the ghost town of Estelle; the organizer notes runners will be kept clear of the dangers of Ellison's Cave. The 50K route also passes Pocket Falls, a High Point Overlook, and goes along the Estelle Mines Trail by old railroad tunnels.

Entry fees are listed in a range from $71.56 to $103.43 (USD). Registration closes March 11 at 11:59 PM ET; to be guaranteed a race shirt, register in late February. Crockford-Pigeon Mountain WMA requires participants to purchase a day-use Combo Hunting/Fishing short term license for the day of the race at a cost of $5.

Distances and elevation gains: Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

• 50K : 5,000 ft elevation gain; passes Rocktown, Pocket Falls, High Point Overlook; 10 hour limit
• 30K : 2,500 ft elevation gain; route goes by Rocktown
• 10K : 650 ft elevation gain; rolls through hills, fields, and Whiskey Hollow

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