Georgia Sky to Summit

Dillard, United States • 25-26 Oct 2025

Georgia Sky to Summit : Sky Valley, GA

Georgia Sky to Summit takes place October 25-26, 2025 in Sky Valley, Georgia. Distances offered:

  • 50K
  • 25K

Event information

Both races start and finish at Sky Valley. The course runs on mountain trails near waterfalls and reaches Rabun Bald, the second highest point in Georgia, with views across three states. Reported elevation gain and cutoffs: the 50K has about 7,500 ft of gain and an 11-hour cutoff; the 25K has about 3,500 ft of gain (same loss) and a 5.5-hour cutoff. The 50K is held Saturday and the 25K on Sunday.

All finishers receive a medal, pint glass, hat, free photos and a post-race meal. To be guaranteed a hat, pint glass, and finisher medal, registration must be completed by September 1. The organizers report over 3,500 man-hours of trail work on the course and donate to the Blue Ridge Bartram Trail Conservancy. Refund policy: no refunds, transfers, or deferments within 90 days of the event; half credit offered for cancellations 6 months to 90 days before the event; full credit for cancellations outside 6 months. Full-credit deferral for pregnancy and military orders is available for two years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
7500 m+
50k
25 km
3500 m+
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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