Ultra Running Hub Rising Fawn, GA, United States · Saturday, December 5, 2026
Cloudland Canyon 50 Mile Race
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, December
Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 384 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 50mi | 120 | Eric Langdon · 08:07:16 | Audrey Carter · 08:35:35 |
| 2024 | 50mi | 95 | Lukas Burrer · 08:35:35 | Lauren Wager · 09:12:38 |
| 2023 | 50mi | 105 | Alex Dedels · 07:37:53 | Jill Dennes · 08:51:24 |
| 2022 | 50mi | 88 | Justin Brown · 07:33:06 | Shannon Wheeler-Deboef · 08:26:42 |
| 2021 | 50mi | 88 | Benjamin Lamers · 08:59:31 | Anna Curtis · 09:49:04 |
| 2020 | 50mi | 83 | Andy Wind · 07:57:37 | Aden St.Charles · 08:45:07 |
| 2017 | 50mi | 109 | Robert Adams · 04:08:32 | Alondra Moody · 04:49:11 |
| 2016 | 50mi | 112 | Jason Grimes · 07:50:22 | Emily Ansick · 09:19:05 |
| 2015 | 50mi | 75 | Nathan Holland · 07:34:24 | Michelle Adams · 09:29:12 |
The field grew 26% between 2024 (95) and 2025 (120). 19% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — 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
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 80 km of trail with 5,180 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 65 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 5,180 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps 80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
Overview
The Cloudland Canyon 50 Mile Race, organized by Fast Break Athletics, is a trail race held in Rising Fawn, GA, with its next edition on December 5, 2026. This 50-mile event has seen 9 editions since 2015, with 120 finishers in its most recent running in 2025.
With 5180 meters of elevation gain over 80 kilometers, this course presents a significant climbing challenge, averaging 64.8 meters of climb per kilometer. The course covers 46 miles of trail and 4 miles of paved road within Cloudland Canyon State Park.
This race draws a larger field than 78% of its 660 peer 50-mile races.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.