Grayson Highlands 50 Mile / 50k / 25k
May 1, 2027Mouth of Wilson, VA50 mi, 50K
Also 50K, by Run Bum Races, registration open
At a glance
- Date
- Oct 24–25, 2026
- Location
- Sky Valley, Georgia
- Distances
- 50K
- Elevation gain
- 7,500 ft
- Registration
- Open until Oct 23, 2026, via ultrasignup.com
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 19, 2026.
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The Georgia Death Race is a 74ish mile trail running race from Byron Herbert Reece Farm in Blairsville, GA to Amicalola Falls State Park, featuring 16,000 ft of climbing and 16,000 ft of descent. Runners must carry a 1 lb railroad spike for the entire race, and finishing earns an engraved spike; it is a Western States qualifier.
Key dates
Standard ends
Jun 13, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 23, 2026
Race day
Oct 24, 2026
Pricing
Current price
$265
Price after Jun 14
Price progression
Price after Jun 14
$265Jun 14, 2026
Standard
$235
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