Cruel Jewel 100
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Cruel Jewel 100
The Cruel Jewel 100 is a long trail foot race in the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blue Ridge, GA, organized by DUMAssEvents and based at Camp Morganton. The race is listed as a 103.54 mile foot race and is described as consisting of 94 miles of trails and 10 miles of mountain roads, with 20 aid stations along the route.
The course runs from Blue Ridge to Blairsville and back and passes through hardwood forests, old growth poplar, fern lined sections, single track trails, ridge lines, steep ascents and descents, rocky and rooty sections, an historic steel bridge spanning the Toccoa River, and a feature named the Dragon's Spine. The route is also described as including approximately 33,000 feet of ascent and 33,000 feet of descent.
The event is intended for experienced trail runners. Entry requires meeting qualifying criteria and there are strict cut off times at all aid stations. The Cruel Jewel 100 is listed as a qualifier for the Western States 100 and for HARDROCK. Live tracking and bib assignments are shared the week of the race, and a runners manual is published for the event year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
