Lookout Mountain Trail Race
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Lookout Mountain Trail Race
The Lookout Mountain Trail Race on December 19, 2026 takes place at Lookout Mountain, GA with start high on the Covenant College campus. The event offers multiple distance options run on predominantly single track trails with climbs, runnable sections, and moderate descents.
Distances:
- 50 Miler
- 18 Miler
- 10K
The 50 and 18 mile courses travel together for the 18 mile portion. The route navigates two exposed bluff lines with extended views; on one section it is possible to see five states on a clear day. Fifty mile participants follow or cross at least five creeks en route to Lula Lake Land Trust, which passes through rhododendron, mixed hardwood, and hemlock forests and includes the 120 foot Lula Falls. Aid stations on course provide hot soup, camp fires at night, and on course hospitality.
The 10K begins with a couple of flat, fast miles on the college cross country trails before turning to narrow trails along two separate creeks with a couple steep climbs; this section can be hiked by those new to trails. Online race registration will close December 14 at midnight Eastern time or once the maximum field is reached. Race fees listed range from USD 38.50 to USD 103.43. Race proceeds benefit Wild Trails, a 501(c)(3) organization supporting local nature trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
