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Blairsville, United States • 15 Aug 2026

Bryre Dragon Race Weekend

The Bryre Dragon is an ultramarathon event offering three race distances on trails around Vogel State Park in Blairsville, Georgia. The event comprises a 100-mile race, a 40-mile race, and a 40-kilometer race.

Distances and Key Details

  • Bryre Dragon 100M: A 100-mile race that starts on a Friday morning. The course involves multiple traverses of the Duncan Ridge Trail. The final cutoff is 50 hours after the start.
  • Bryre Dragon 40M: A 40-mile race that starts on Saturday morning. Runners complete one lap of the primary course, with a final cutoff of 22 hours.
  • Dragon Egg 40K: A 40-kilometer race starting Saturday morning. The course is an out-and-back to Mulky Gap and is designed to be completed in daylight, with a final cutoff of 12.5 hours.

The start and finish for all races is at the Group Shelter in Vogel State Park. Mandatory check-in for participants is held the evening before each race. The 100M and 40M races start at 7:00 AM, while the 40K starts at 7:30 AM.

Course and Support

The course uses a combination of the Coosa Loop, Duncan Ridge Trail, a section of the Benton MacKaye Trail, and some forest service roads. The terrain is described as having considerable elevation gain but being less technical by East Coast standards. Aid and support locations include Vogel State Park (Group Shelter), Skeenah Gap, Mulky Gap, and the Fire Pit. Hot food and drinks are available at some support points. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Blairsville

Race information

Website Registration
100 mi
Bryre Dragon 100m
40 mi
Bd 40
40 km
Bd Dragon Egg 40k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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