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Fire Tower Frenzy

Ellijay, United States • 1 Nov 2025

Fire Tower Frenzy is a challenging trail running event held in Ellijay, Georgia, featuring two distances: a 40-mile race and a new 100K option. The course traverses the scenic Cohutta Wildlife Management Area across Gilmer and Murray counties, including summiting Grassy Mountain and visiting a historic fire tower. Runners experience diverse terrain with significant elevation gain of about 7,000 feet, passing landmarks like Lake Conasauga and Bear Creek, and covering sections of the Pinhoti Trail. Aid stations are spaced every 5-8 miles, offering ultra-favorite foods and support. The event includes generous cutoffs—13 hours for the 40-miler and 22 hours for the 100K—with the option of a pacer for the final 20 miles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Ellijay

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100 km
100k
40 mi
7000 m+
40 Miler
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