Ultra Running Hub Blairsville, GA, United States · Saturday, January 16, 2027
Fierce Dragon Flintstrike 40
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, January
Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 731 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 40mi | 20 | Siyan Cao · 09:17:00 | Annamarie Foard · 13:36:00 |
| 2025 | 40mi | 19 | Scott Morman · 12:10:00 | Annamarie Foard · 16:32:00 |
| 2024 | 40mi | 10 | Alex Dedels · 09:07:00 | Jill Singer · 13:03:00 |
| 2023 | 40mi | 10 | Jeremy Kluttz · 12:30:00 | Kelly Sokol · 15:27:00 |
| 2022 | 40mi | 12 | Mark Benyak · 11:07:00 | Wendy Mader · 12:47:00 |
| 2021 | 40mi | 17 | Jason Martin · 10:14:00 | Liberty Murray · 12:21:00 |
The field grew 5% between 2025 (19) and 2026 (20). 30% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (40mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- terrain This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 64 km of trail with 3,960 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes 62 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition 64 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Pole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles 3,960 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps A 22 h limit puts you out there after dark.
Overview
Holding its single-lap 64-kilometer route across Blairsville, GA, each January, the Fierce Dragon Flintstrike 40 stacks 3960 meters of climbing into the outing. Averaging 61.9 meters of ascent per kilometer, the profile demands steep mountain pacing over every section of the course.
The race allows 22 hours to finish, establishing a cut-off pace of 20.6 minutes per kilometer. That timeline is more generous than 96% of 50mi peers and tighter than 4%, leaving room to navigate the relentless elevation changes without an immediate push against the clock.
With 20 finishers in 2026, the start line remains small. The field is smaller than 76% of 50mi events and bigger than 24%, maintaining quiet trails throughout the day.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.