Blue Ridge Ultra

Blue Ridge, United States • 10 Oct 2026

Blue Ridge Ultra

The Blue Ridge Ultra is a trail running event in Blue Ridge, Georgia, held within the Chattahoochee National Forest. The event offers multiple trail distances and uses existing trails and forest service roads.

  • 50K
  • 30K
  • 15K

The course includes sections of the Benton MacKaye Trail, Hidden trails, and Forest Service roads. Runners encounter singletrack, small creek crossings, technical sections, steep ascents and steep descents. The race starts and finishes at the historic Shallowford iron bridge over the Toccoa River. The course is 100 percent marked with signs and flagging.

Support on course and logistics include six fully stocked aid stations, live race results, and a one-gallon drop bag system for 50K runners placed at designated aid stations. Parking is limited and a shuttle from parking areas may be provided; details are communicated to participants before the race. Race services listed for participants include a race shirt, finisher medal, custom awards, free race photos, and a cooked post-race meal by the Ironbridge Cafe.

There is a canine class that runs the 15K; canine runners register for the 15K and start five minutes after the regular 15K start. The event operates under a special use permit on National Forest System lands. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
30 km
30k
15 km
Canine Run (15k)
15 km
15k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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