Southern States 200
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Southern States 200
The Southern States 200 is a point to point mountain trail event held in Delta, Alabama on March 17, 2027. The main course follows the Pinhoti Trail from near Dalton, Georgia to the summit of Mt. Cheaha and measures 202.41 miles with 27,933 feet of elevation gain. The course is fully marked with prismatic reflective flags, ribbons, and signs, and runners have a 100 hour cutoff to complete it.
On course support includes 15 fully staffed aid stations that provide made to order hot food around the clock. Five of those staffed stations double as heated sleep stations with sleeping pads and bags provided in a dedicated tent. One additional unstaffed water only station is available.
There are two 100 mile options: a standard 100 mile race from Cave Spring to Bald Rock, and a 100 mile pacer race in which pacers accompany a 200 mile runner through the final 100 miles; pacer miles count as an official 100 mile finish and the pacer category is scored separately. Pacers may continue if the runner they are supporting withdraws.
Organizers have reserved the Historic Bald Rock Lodge at Cheaha State Park for the finish, with 12 rooms available for reservation. The Fairfield Inn in Dalton is the host hotel and is used for shuttle logistics. Volunteer roles earn credits toward future entries under stated conditions. A tiered refund and roll over policy and a date change and cancellation policy are published by the organizers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
