Mayhem on the Mountain

Event details

Dirty Spokes "Mayhem on the Mountain" is a trail running event at Sawnee Mountain, Cumming, Georgia (Bettis Tribble Gap Road). The event date is January 10, 2026. The organizer has set a participant cap of 325 runners due to parking and trail access. Packet pickup is scheduled for the morning of the race. Course GPS tracks and course maps are provided by the organizer.

Distances

• 5.15 miles
• 3.0 miles

Course and logistics

Both races start on an asphalt drive near the playground and then enter woodland trails. The course uses single-track and double-track sections with roots, rocks, steep and rolling hills, technical sections, and creek crossings. The long course includes a 120 ft vertical climb on the ridgeline and later crosses Tower Road at about 3.5 miles. The short course splits from the long course at about 1.5 miles and includes a 200 ft climb on the east face before joining the ridgeline trail.

Parking is at the park with an overflow lot across Bettis Tribble Gap Road. There will be no shuttle service from the Nature Preserve parking lot before or after the race.

Registration and awards

Entry fees vary by distance and registration date, with higher fees for late and race day registration. Registrants may receive a tri-blend shirt, but shirts are not guaranteed for late or race day registration. Awards include medals and prizes for overall top three male and female, top masters, and top three in multiple age groups. Medals are given only in person. Walkers may participate but must finish at about a 16 minute per mile pace or faster to receive an official time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.