The Georgia Jewel

The Georgia Jewel takes place in Dalton, Georgia, on a course that climbs through wooded mountain trails in the southern Appalachians. Four distances let runners pick their challenge: 18 miles, 35 miles, 50 miles, or the full 100-mile ultramarathon.

All four routes share the same mountainous, forested terrain, with runners working through repeated climbs and descents on natural trail rather than road. Whether tackling the shorter 18-mile option or committing to the full 100 miles, expect a demanding day in the North Georgia mountains, with tree cover for most of the route and the steady grind typical of Appalachian trail ultras.