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.

Race information

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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