Cruel Jewel 100
Blue Ridge, United States • 15-17 May 2026
Cruel Jewel 100
The Cruel Jewel 100 is a 104 mile foot race held within the Chattahoochee National Forest in the North Georgia Mountains. The course includes trail and mountain road sections, about 12 miles of mountain roads, and 20 staffed aid stations along the route. The route runs between Blue Ridge and Blairsville and returns to the start area at Camp Morganton.
Terrain includes technical single track, steep ascents and descents, ridge lines, rocks and roots, hardwood forest, ferns and old growth poplar, and a historic steel bridge over the Toccoa River. The course accumulates approximately 33,000 feet of elevation gain and 33,000 feet of elevation loss. The event field is limited to 250 participants and includes entrants from multiple countries.
Entry requires prior experience: completion of any 100 mile trail run makes a runner eligible, and select 50 mile performances also qualify under stated time limits. The race enforces strict cut off times at aid stations and requires runners to follow course rules such as no littering, staying on the marked course, checking in at each aid station, and using designated aid stations only. Pacers are allowed under specific conditions and trekking poles are permitted. Runners must follow flat creek loop bib punch procedures or face disqualification. Weather in May can include rain and typical temperatures from 50°F to 75°F. Primitive camping is available at Camp Morganton and there are lodging options in nearby Blue Ridge, GA. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.