Dahlonega, GA, United States · Saturday, October 3, 2026

Fixed Distance 50K

Bull Mountain 50 Km Epic Run

3 days to go

50 km Distance

1,500 m Climbing

4.8 Grit · Challenging

34.5326° N, 83.9849° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 30 m / km Rolling. Moderate undulations. Requires consistent effort across varying grades.

Field size ~63 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

Typical conditions, October

Daytime high 22°C

Night low 9°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 11 h 48 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for October — NASA POWER, grid elevation 430 m. Not a forecast.

Results history

Year	Race	Finishers	Men's winner	Women's winner
2025	50km	63	Taylor Hitt · 04:41:00	Shelby Palmer · 06:19:00
2024	50km	56	Ben Stephenson · 05:10:00	Yumeko Yoshida · 07:01:00
2023	50km	48	Alex Dedels · 05:38:00	Mary Roberson · 06:01:00
2022	50km	54	Steven Cole · 05:27:42	Mary Gerth · 06:08:33
2021	50km	59	Zac Wilson · 05:10:58	Debbie Boyett · 06:27:29
2020	50km	78	Tyler Johnson · 05:17:14	Cera Jones · 06:03:01
2019	50km	50	Chris Thaxton · 04:50:40	Aubrey Schonhoff · 05:47:22
2018	50km	40	Keil Anderson · 04:59:39	Shelby Depriest · 07:16:14
2017	50km	24	Alec Harp · 04:59:04	Lauren Cortjens · 06:03:13

The field grew 13% between 2024 (56) and 2025 (63). 30% of the 2025 field were women.

DUV results for the 2025 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a rolling course. Expect fast, runnable sections where rhythm is key.

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👟 gear

With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.

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Gear for this race

Chosen for 50 km of trail with 1,500 m of ascent.

Trail Running Shoes 30 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
Trekking Poles 1,500 m of ascent to walk up.
GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.

Adidas

Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra

RunRepeat found the Adidas Terrex Agravic Speed Ultra to be perfect for midfoot and forefoot strikers, while iRunFar noted that the shoe feels incredibly effici…

★★★★★ 4.5

Salomon

Sense Ride 5

RunRepeat found the Salomon Sense Ride 5 to have immaculate lockdown and a smooth and stable ride, making it confident on moderate trails and steep downhills. I…

★★★★★ 4.5

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