Cruel Jewel 100
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Cruel Jewel 100
The Cruel Jewel 100 is scheduled for May 2027 in Blue Ridge, Georgia and is organized by DUMAssEvents. The race is a long distance foot event held within the Chattahoochee National Forest, routing from Blue Ridge to Blairsville and back and starting at Camp Morganton.
- Total distance: 103.54 miles
- Trail mileage: 94 miles of trails
- Road mileage: 10 miles of mountain roads
The course includes 20 aid stations and large cumulative elevation changes of about 33,000 feet of gain and 33,000 feet of loss. Runners will encounter technical single track, steep ascents and descents, rocks and roots, ridge lines, fern lined sections, old growth poplar stands, an historic steel bridge over the Toccoa River, the Duncan Ridge Trail, and the feature called the Dragon's Spine.
The event is laid out for experienced trail runners and has qualifications and requirements for entry. Strict cut off times are enforced at all aid stations for safety. Cruel Jewel 100 is a Western States 100 qualifier and a HARDROCK qualifier. Live tracking and bib assignments are shared the week of the race. The 2027 runners manual is scheduled to be available late spring 2027 from the organizer. Registration closes May 14 at 11:59 PM ET. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
