Cloudland Canyon 50k / Half Marathon

Cloudland Canyon 50k / Half Marathon runs in Rising Fawn, Georgia, on December 5–6, 2026, organized by Run Bum Tours. The 50-mile and the 50K (31 miles) both start at 6:30 AM on the first day, with a 5-mile at 9:00 AM the same morning, and a 25K (15.5 miles) closes the weekend at 9:00 AM the next day. Everything is run on trail at Cloudland Canyon.

Canyon terrain means the climbing arrives in concentrated blocks rather than being spread evenly, so your effort will swing between hard hiking and easy running. That suits runners who have trained on steep ground and punishes anyone expecting steady splits. The 5-mile and the 25K are approachable options; the 50-mile, with its pre-dawn start in December, demands headlamp practice, warm layers in a drop bag and a season of consistent long runs.