Cohutta Madness

Chatsworth, United States • 15 Nov 2025

Event overview

Cohutta Madness takes place on November 15, 2025, in Chatsworth, GA, at Conausaga Lake. The event is a timed loop race held around Lake Conausaga, described in the event text as the highest lake in Georgia. Participants start and finish at the pavilion across from the lake dock. Registration for the event closes on Fri, Nov 14 at 11:59 PM ET.

Distances and formats offered:

  • 12 hours
  • 8 hours
  • 4 hours

Each format is a timed option that lets participants run as many or as few miles as they choose within the allotted time.

Course and terrain

The course is a loop that goes all the way around the lake. The trail is mostly flat with no big climbs. Vegetation along the route includes rhododendron and hemlocks, and the underfoot surface features a soft forest floor of pine straw. A pavilion across from the lake dock serves as the start and finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 hr
12 Hours
8 hr
8 Hours
4 hr
4 Hours
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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