At a glance
- Date
- May 15, 2027
- Location
- Blue Ridge, Georgia
- Distances
- 50 mi
- Registration
- See ultrasignup.com
- Official site
- dumassevents.com
- Listed from
- UltraSignup
- Last checked
- Oct 4, 2026
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A point to point 57.5 mile trail race deep within the beautiful Chattahoochee National Forest of the North Georgia Mountains. It consists of 50 miles of trails, 7.5 miles of mountain roads, and has 10 aid stations.
Key dates
Race day
May 15, 2027
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