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The Georgia Jewel

Dalton, United States • 19-20 Sep 2025

The Georgia Jewel is a celebrated trail running event held near Dalton, Georgia, featuring distances of 100, 50, 35, and 18 miles. Known as Georgia's longest-standing 100-mile trail race, it takes place on the scenic Pinhoti Trail, with 99% single-track terrain and a challenging climb called "Mt. Baker." The course includes beautiful ridgeline sections and a rocky garden, offering a mix of runnable single-track through pine forests and technical trail. The 100-mile race starts at the Dalton Convention Center and loops through the Dry Creek Trail system, allowing crew access at multiple points. The event fosters a welcoming atmosphere with a festive finish line celebrating all runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Dalton

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100 mi
100 Miler
50 mi
50 Miler
35 mi
35 Miler
18 mi
18 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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