Blue Ridge Ultra
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Blue Ridge Ultra
The Blue Ridge Ultra is a set of trail races held in Blue Ridge, Georgia, inside the Chattahoochee National Forest. Distances offered are listed below. The event starts and finishes at the historic Shallowford iron bridge over the Toccoa River and runs on marked trails with signs and flagging.
The course includes extensive sections of the Benton MacKaye Trail, additional hidden singletrack paths, and Forest Service roads. Runners will encounter technical singletrack, small creek crossings, steep ascents, and steep descents. The 50K field has provisions for drop bags: one one-gallon bag provided at check-in and placed at Aid Station #2 and Aid Station #5. The race operates multiple aid stations; six fully stocked aid stations are listed as part of participant services.
Logistics note: parking is limited and a shuttle location may be added depending on entries. Registration opens November 25, 2025 and closes October 9, 2026. Entry fees published for the event are $160 for the 50K, $140 for the 30K, and $125 for the 15K. The event provides race shirts, a finisher medal, live race results, a hot post-race meal prepared by the Iron Bridge Cafe, free race photos, and shuttle service from parking areas. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
