The Georgia Jewel
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The Georgia Jewel - Dalton, GA
The Georgia Jewel is a multi-distance trail running event held on the Pinhoti near Dalton, Georgia over two days in September 2026. Distances offered are:
- 100 Miler
- 50 Miler
- 35 Miler
- 18 Miler
The 100 mile course starts at the Dalton Convention Center, runs out to the Dry Creek Trail system, and returns to the finish. The Dry Creek trails are maintained by SORBA and provide fast, runnable single-track through a pine forest. The route includes extensive single-track sections and a notable steep climb identified as Mt. Baker. A loop system on parts of the course lets crews see runners at the same location for over 30 miles.
Event services include bus transportation to starting points for the 18, 35, and 50 mile distances and toilets at those start areas. The finish area provides seating, food, and beer and is set up to accommodate finishing runners and their crews.
Organizers list a maximum field of 450 runners and allow entrants to change distances until capacity is reached. Registration closes on Sun, Sep 13 at 11:59 PM ET. Entry fees range from USD 103.43 to USD 365.60. Due to logistics, organizers do not offer refunds, deferrals, or bib transfers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
