Chief Ladiga 100
Jacksonville, United States • 10 Apr 2027
Chief Ladiga 100
The event takes place on April 10, 2027 in Jacksonville, Alabama, on the route described as the country’s longest paved trail. The setting includes wetlands, streams, forests, farmlands, and mountain horizons in the foothills of the Appalachians. Multiple race distances are offered.
The 100 mile course runs 50 miles from Jacksonville to Nathan Dean Park in Rockmart, Georgia and then returns to the Jacksonville Community Center to complete 100 miles. The route is on paved trail. Aid stations are placed so they are never more than 8 miles apart; there are 14 stops and crews can access all but two. Total elevation gain and loss for the 100 mile course is approximately 3,500 feet. The 100 mile event uses a 32 hour cutoff. The finish area includes food, beverages, and music. All entrants receive a T-shirt and finishers receive a buckle or finisher medal.
Distances:
- 100 Mile Out-and-back from Jacksonville Community Center to Nathan Dean Park and return
- 50 Mile Runs from Germania Springs to the state line and back
- 50K Point-to-point from the state line
- Half Marathon Point-to-point from Eubanks Welcome Center in Piedmont to Jacksonville Community Center
A shuttle option is offered for $20. Jacksonville is located between Atlanta and Birmingham off I-20, with about a one hour drive from either city and hotel options nearby. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.