Georgia · 50K · 30K · 15K
Blue Ridge Ultra
Blue Ridge Ultra is a 50K, 30K and 15K event held in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 10, 2026. About 150 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 10, 2026
- Location
- Blue Ridge, GA
- Field size
- ~150 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location
- Blue Ridge, Georgia
- Distances
- 50K, 30K, 15K
- Field size
- About 150 runners
- Course
- ~8,000 ft of elevation gain on the 50K over rugged Benton MacKaye Trail singletrack and forest roads
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- warriorraces.com
About the Blue Ridge Ultra
The Blue Ridge Ultra offers 50K, 30K, and 15K trail distances (plus a canine 15K) through the Chattahoochee National Forest on the Benton MacKaye and Duncan Ridge Trails, starting and finishing at the historic Shallowford iron bridge over the Toccoa River. The 50K climbs roughly 8,000 ft over rugged singletrack and forest service roads, with fall foliage views throughout.
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Blue Ridge Ultra: common questions
- When is the Blue Ridge Ultra?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 10, 2026.
- Where is the Blue Ridge Ultra held?
- In Blue Ridge, Georgia.
- What distances does the Blue Ridge Ultra offer?
- 50K, 30K and 15K.
- How many people run the Blue Ridge Ultra?
- About 150 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Blue Ridge Ultra?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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