Chief Ladiga 100

Jacksonville, United States • 11 Apr 2026

Event overview

Chief Ladiga 100 takes place in Jacksonville, Alabama on April 11, 2026. The event is organized by Zombie Trail Races and is based at the Jacksonville Community Center. Races use the Chief Ladiga Trail and cross the Alabama-Georgia state line to Nathan Dean Park in Rockmart, GA. The course surface for the 100 mile and parts of other races is paved.

Race details and logistics

Distances offered:

  • 100 Mile
  • 50 Mile
  • 50K
  • Half marathon (13.1 miles)

The 100 mile course runs 50 miles out on paved trail to Nathan Dean Park in Rockmart, GA and then back to complete 100 miles. The 50 mile course runs from Germania Springs (about 3 miles from the Jacksonville Community Center) to the state line and back. The 50K is a point-to-point from the state line; organizers note Esom Hill as a nearby access point. The half marathon is point-to-point from Eubanks Welcome Center in Piedmont to the Jacksonville Community Center. There are 14 aid stations, with no aid station more than 8 miles apart; crews can access most aid stations. Total elevation gain and loss for the course is about 3,500 ft. The 100 mile race has a 32 hour cutoff. Finishers receive a buckle/finisher medal and all entrants receive a race t-shirt. A shuttle option is listed for $20. Registration closes April 5, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

100 mi
3500 m+
100 Mile
50 mi
50 Mile
50 km
50k
13 mi
Half Marathon (13.1 Miles)
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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