Ultra Running Hub Rising Fawn, GA, United States · Saturday, December 5, 2026
Fixed Distance 50 mi
Cloudland Canyon 50 Mile Race
80 days away
80 km Distance
5,180 m Climbing
10.0 Grit · Elite / extreme
What the course asks
Climbing rate 65 m / km
Mountain. Significant climbing. Steep sections will require power hiking.
Field size ~120 Mid-sized. Company early, well spread out by halfway.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (50mi) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, December
Daytime high 10°C
Night low 0°C
Rainfall Showers likely
Daylight 9 h 57 m of light
Regional 2001-2020 average for December — NASA POWER, grid elevation 384 m. Not a forecast.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
This is a mountain course. Poles are highly recommended for the sustained climbs.
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 80 km of trail with 5,180 m of ascent.
- Trail Running Shoes65 m of climb per kilometre — grip and rock protection before cushioning.
- Race Nutrition80 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration VestsPole attachment and chest-strap stability on steep ground.
- Trekking Poles5,180 m of ascent to walk up.
- Headlamps80 km almost certainly means running into the night.
Course Notes
Cloudland Canyon State Park, 46 miles of trail 4 miles of paved road within the park.
Similar races
Other 50 mi trail ultras, closest in distance first.