Blue Ridge Ultra

Blue Ridge Ultra

The Blue Ridge Ultra is a trail-running event in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blue Ridge, Georgia. The event offers multiple distances and follows marked forest trails, singletrack, and Forest Service roads.

• 50K loop
• 30K
• 15K

The course uses significant sections of the Benton MacKaye Trail plus hidden paths and forest service roads. Terrain includes technical singletrack, small creek crossings, steep ascents, and steep descents. The race starts and finishes at the historic Shallowford iron bridge over the Toccoa River. The course is fully signed and flagged and features six fully stocked aid stations. Fifty kilometer runners receive one one-gallon drop bag at check-in, placed at specified aid stations.

Additional event details include a canine run option for dogs registered in the 15K that starts five minutes after the regular 15K start, limited parking with a possible shuttle depending on entries, and published registration dates and entry fees. Awards are given by age and category and there is a $250 prize for breaking the 50K course record. The organizer notes that all race details are subject to change for reasons such as weather, permits, or safety and that participants are responsible for staying informed of any updates. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.