Georgia Sky to Summit

Dillard, United States • 25-26 Oct 2025

The Georgia Sky to Summit is a scenic trail running event held in Sky Valley, Georgia, featuring two race distances: a challenging 50K with 7,500 feet of elevation gain and an 11-hour cutoff, and a 25K with 3,500 feet of gain and a 5.5-hour cutoff. The course showcases stunning mountain landscapes, including massive waterfalls and a climb to Rabun Bald, Georgia's second highest peak, offering expansive views across three states. Runners experience vibrant fall foliage on serene trails. The race supports trail maintenance efforts and offers finishers medals, pint glasses, hats, free photos, and a post-race meal. Both races start and finish at Sky Valley. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
7500 m+
50k
25 km
3500 m+
25k
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