Ultra Running Hub Jackson, GA, United States · Saturday, March 27, 2027
Fixed Distance 100 mi
The Bootlegger 100 Mile Trail
172 days away
161 km Distance
not publishedn/a Climbing
8.1 est Grit · Hardcore
Calculated from 161 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 8.1 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
Field size ~96 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, March
Daytime high 18°C
Night low 6°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 12 h 20 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for March — NASA POWER, grid elevation 210 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100mi | 96 | Tyler Kelley · 18:54:39 | Bethany Madson · 16:18:52 |
| 2025 | 100mi | 69 | Jeffrey Browning · 17:22:26 | Loan Vo · 22:38:52 |
| 2024 | 100mi | 24 | Sid Brendel · 22:18:30 | Kendra Tranquilli · 27:01:56 |
| 2023 | 100mi | 13 | Logan Locke · 23:21:27 | Emily Labutta · 29:37:05 |
The field grew 39% between 2025 (69) and 2026 (96). 21% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (100mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
- nutrition For 100km+ efforts, prioritize real food at aid stations to prevent palate fatigue.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 161 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 161 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Past 161 km the palate quits before the legs do — carry more than one flavour.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 161 km, without the bounce.
- Headlamps 161 km almost certainly means running into the night.
- Accessories Chafe and blisters end more 161 km races than fitness does.
Similar races
Other 100 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.