Sawnee Mountain

Event information

The Dirty Spokes "Sawnee Mountain" trail run will take place at Sawnee Mountain Preserve, Cumming, Georgia on July 11, 2026. The event offers two distances:

• 4.0 miles
• 3.1 miles

The field is capped at 325 participants. Packet pickup is the morning of the race from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. Entry fees for the 4.0 mile race are $45 through June 28, $50 from June 29 to July 9 (late), and $55 on race day. Entry fees for the 3.1 mile race are $40 through June 28, $45 from June 29 to July 9 (late), and $50 on race day. Race shirts for 2026 are a Super Soft Tri Blend offered in men's and women's sizes; shirts are not guaranteed with late or race day registration.

Course and awards

Both distances start on asphalt near the trail head information kiosk at the Spot Road parking lot and then run onto single and double track trails in a clockwise direction. The courses stay together until a split at about 1.35 miles; the 4.0-mile route gains elevation to about the 2.0-mile mark before descending past the "Indian Seats." Terrain includes rolling and steep hills, technical rocky sections, and a mixture of easy and more technical surfaces. A water station is located at approximately 2.3 miles. Awards include medals and prizes for the top three overall male and female finishers in each race, overall masters winners, and top three in each age group; finishers must be present to receive medals. Walkers may participate but must be able to complete the course at a 16-minute-per-mile pace or faster to receive an official time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.