Blairsville, GA, United States · Saturday, January 16, 2027

Fixed Distance 50 mi

Fierce Dragon Flintstrike 40

135 days away

64 km Distance

3,960 m Climbing

9.1 Grit · Elite / extreme

34.8762° N, 83.9582° W © OpenFreeMap © OpenMapTiles Data from OpenStreetMap

What the course asks

Climbing rate 62 m / km Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.

Time limit 22 hours 20:38 min/km average. Generous. Walkable throughout for most of the field. Among the most forgiving 50 mi cut-offs we track. Measured against 445 races of the same distance. Cut-off calculator →

Field size ~20 Small. Long stretches with nobody in sight.

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

Daytime high 7°C

Night low -3°C

Rainfall Showers likely

Daylight 10 h 04 m of light

Regional 2001-2020 average for January — NASA POWER, grid elevation 731 m. Not a forecast.

The Aid Station

Course-specific beta from the community

⛰️ terrain

This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.

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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 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.