Assault on Yonah Mountain

Event overview

Assault on Yonah Mountain is a point-to-summit mountain race held in Cleveland, GA on September 26, 2026. The advertised route is 2.5 miles with approximately 1650 feet of elevation gain. The event times include a 2 hour 15 minute overall cutoff and an intermediate cutoff near the old heli pad of 1 hour 15 minutes.

Course and logistics

The race starts at the bottom of the gravel driveway road and proceeds uphill to a trailhead about 0.3 miles and 175 feet above the start, then continues on single track to the summit. The climb is described in three sections: bottom (more gradual with some rocky bits), middle (steep and technical with rock gardens and short flat or downhill sections, including about 0.1 miles at a very steep grade), and top (about 0.75 miles at roughly 12-20 percent grade to the summit field). All participants park at the start; there is no finish line parking. After the timed ascent, participants hike or jog back down to their cars under their own power.

Ruck division and awards

A ruck division requires minimum carried weights: Women 15 pounds, Men 20 pounds. All finishers receive a medal; the top three male and female finishers receive custom handmade awards. To be guaranteed a medal, registration must be completed by September 15.

Safety and trail conditions

The route includes gravel road, dirt, and rocky sections that can be slippery when wet. Grippy trail shoes are recommended. Organizers note the event is not recommended for those who are not in shape, elderly, or otherwise at high fall risk. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.