Duncan Ridge Trail
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About the race
The Duncan Ridge Trail event on November 21, 2026 is a trail running event at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, GA. The event offers two distance options and follows remote mountain trails around Lake Trahlyta. The organizer notes more than 10,000 feet of elevation gain and describes the route as using the Coosa Backcountry Trail and the Duncan Ridge Trail, which is considered one of the toughest trails in Georgia.
Course details are provided for each distance. The 50K is an out and back that turns around at Fish Gap on FS 88 and returns to the Vogel finish. The 30K follows the Coosa Backcountry Trail and the DRT to White Oak Stomp, then turns onto FS 39 and returns via Wolf Pen Gap to the Coosa Backcountry Trail. Nearly all running is on trails except for about a quarter mile of paved road inside Vogel State Park. The finish for both distances is the bridge leading to shelter 1 under the Duncan Ridge banner.
The course is open for a total of 10 hours with strict cut offs enforced at aid station locations and at the 50K turnaround. Four primary aid stations are listed along the route and they are stocked with water, sports drink and typical trail race snacks. All proceeds are returned to park volunteers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
