Southern States 200

Southern States 200 overview

The Southern States 200, also known as the Pinhoti 200, is a point-to-point 200-mile trail run held March 18-22, 2026. The course runs from Mill Creek near Dalton, Georgia, to the summit of Mount Cheaha in Cheaha State Park, Alabama. The route follows the Pinhoti Trail across Chattahoochee and Talladega National Forests and finishes near Bald Rock Lodge at Cheaha State Park. The published distance is 203.14 miles with 27,933 feet of elevation gain and a 100 hour time limit.

Course, support and requirements

• Distance: 203.14 miles
• Elevation gain: 27,933 feet
• Single/double track trails: 167 miles (82.3%)
• Packed dirt/gravel roads: 10.6 miles (5.2%)
• Paved roads: 25.4 miles (12.5%)
  The race provides 15 full aid stations plus 1 water-only station. Twelve aid stations accept drop bags; crew access is allowed at all but two stations (John's Mountain and Lost Gulch). Five heated sleep stations are located at miles 69, 101, 122, 158, and 183 with pads, bags, and wake-up service. All aid stations use large heated tents and offer hot meals with vegetarian and vegan options.

The course is marked with flags, ribbons, and signs; reflective tape is used after Snake Creek Gap for night navigation. Runners must carry a GPX course file on a navigation device and will be provided a SPOT tracker. A medical questionnaire must be returned within 10 days of receipt. Registration is handled through UltraSignup; the 2026 base fee listed is $1,100 (taxes and fees shown separately). Refunds and transfers follow a three-tier schedule based on cancellation date. A training camp is scheduled for February 7-8, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.