Cloudland Canyon 50
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Event overview
The Cloudland Canyon Trail Races take place December 6-7, 2025 at Cloudland Canyon State Park, 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Rd, Rising Fawn, GA. All races start and finish inside the state park. The 50 mile and 50k are scheduled for Saturday; the 25k and 5 mile are scheduled for Sunday. Registration is listed as closing Sat, Dec 6 at 11:59 PM ET.
The courses use loop and lollipop layouts. The 50k is described as a single 14-mile loop plus a lollipop; the 50 mile uses the 50k course with an additional lollipop; the 25k and half marathon are lollipop routes. Terrain is mainly rolling hills with some climbs of about 200-500 ft and sections that descend to the bottom of the canyon and return. Runners receive a pint glass and a beanie or hat; 50 mile, 50k and 25k runners receive a finisher medal. To be guaranteed swag or a medal, registration must be completed by November 1. Refund policy: outside 90 days a 50% credit toward another Run Bum race is offered minus fees; within 90 days there are no refunds, transfers, or deferments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Distances and cutoffs
- 50 Mile - ~7500 ft gain, 15.5 hour cutoff, Saturday
- 50K - ~4500 ft gain, 11 hour cutoff, Saturday
- 25K - ~2900 ft gain, 5.5 hour cutoff, Sunday
- 5 Mile - ~800 ft gain, 1.5 hour cutoff, Sunday