Blue Ridge Ultra

Blue Ridge Ultra : Blue Ridge, GA

The Blue Ridge Ultra is a trail running event held in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blue Ridge, Georgia. The event offers three distance options:

• 50K
• 30K
• 15K

The venue is centered at the Ironbridge Bridge Cafe, with the start and finish at the Shallowford iron bridge spanning the Toccoa River.

Course and logistics

The 50K course is a loop that uses about 23 miles of the Benton MacKaye Trail, 2 miles of Hidden trails, and 6 miles of Forest Service roads. The route includes single-track trail, small creek crossings, steep ascents and descents, and flagged/marked sections. Signs and flagging mark the course. Drop bags are provided for 50K runners and are placed at Aid Station #2 and Aid Station #5.

There are six fully stocked aid stations offering water, Gatorade, cola, snacks, cookies, candy, sandwiches, and fruit. Organizers state that a support crew is not required. Parking is limited and a shuttle from parking areas may be provided depending on entries.

A canine division is offered as part of the 15K; canine runners register in the 15K and start separately. Awards include age-class prizes for each race, a Top Dog category for the canine class, and a $250 prize for breaking the men's or women's 50K course record. No refunds are issued; entries may be transferred to another racer in the same event within the organizer's transfer window. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.