Chief Ladiga 100

Event overview

The Chief Ladiga event in Jacksonville, Alabama offers ultramarathon and road-distance options organized by Zombie Trail Races. The event is in its fifth year and is centered at the Jacksonville Community Center. Distances offered are:

• 100 mile
• 50 mile
• 50K
• 13.1 mile (half marathon)

All registered runners receive a t-shirt; finishers receive a buckle or finisher medal. Registration for the event closes on April 5.

Courses and logistics

The courses use the Chief Ladiga Trail and include sections of paved trail that cross into Georgia. The 100-mile course runs from Jacksonville to Nathan Dean Park in Rockmart, GA, and returns to the Jacksonville Community Center. The 50-mile course runs from Germania Springs to the state line and back to Jacksonville. The 50K is a point-to-point from the state line; the half marathon is point-to-point from Eubanks Welcome Center in Piedmont to the Jacksonville Community Center. A shuttle option is available for $20.

There are 14 aid stations on the course, with no two stations more than 8 miles apart. Crews can access all but four of the 14 aid stops. Total elevation gain and loss on the main course is approximately 3,500 ft. The 100-mile race has a 32-hour cutoff. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.