The Georgia Jewel
Dalton, United States • 18-19 Sep 2026
The Georgia Jewel : event overview
The Georgia Jewel is a multi distance trail running event held in Dalton, GA on September 18 and 19, 2026. The event takes place on the Pinhoti trail and includes extensive single track sections, plus a short steep climb known locally as Mt. Baker.
The 100 mile course begins at the Dalton Convention Center, runs out to the Dry Creek trail system, and returns to the same area. The Dry Creek system is maintained by SORBA and features runnable single track through a pine forest. A loop system on the course allows crews to see runners at the same location for more than 30 miles.
Organizers bus runners in the 18 mile, 35 mile, and 50 mile races to their starting locations. Toilets are provided at those starting areas. Registration remains open until capacity is reached and the organizers permit registered runners to change distances until fill up. The event is managed around a field size of roughly 450 runners. Organizers state that there are no refunds, deferrals, or bib transfers.
Distances Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 100 Miler
- 50 Miler
- 35 Miler
- 18 Miler