Lula Lake Trail Blazer
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Lula Lake Trail Blazer
The Lula Lake Trail Blazer takes place on November 14, 2026 at 5000 Lula Lake Road in Lookout Mountain, GA. It is a trail running event organized by Lula Lake Land Trust to raise funds for trail maintenance and construction; the race series began in 2019 and proceeds support ongoing trail work.
Distances offered
- 50K, approximately 5,000 ft total elevation gain, includes Nickajack section
- Half Marathon, more than 1,400 ft elevation gain through Core Preserve and Moonshine Trails
- 10K, 630 ft elevation gain, passes two waterfalls and a bluff overlook
- Kids 12 and under, 1 mile fun run on a gravel out and back
Courses use Lula Lake trail systems including the Moonshine Trails, Cloudland Connector Trail, Durham Mine Trails, and Rock Creek. The 50K follows the half marathon for the first roughly 10 miles and then continues on the CCT to High Point; much of the back half of the 50K is on private property and is not open for pre race access. Hiking poles are permitted.
There are six aid stations and one light aid station on the 50K, with the first aid station at mile 7 and typical spacing of three to four miles between stations. All aid stations except aid station five offer water, electrolyte drink, cola, sandwiches, salty snacks, fruit, and trail mix; aid station five provides water only.
Other details: prizes for top three in men women and non binary categories, no refunds or transfers, limited deferrals for medical situations, packet pick up details to be announced, event proceeds support Lula Lake Land Trust trail projects. Camping and a beer mile are available as paid add ons; the beer mile requires participants to be 21 or older with ID. The event is planned to proceed rain or shine though organizers may delay or reschedule in extremely severe weather. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
