Endurance Hunter 100 Trail Run

The annual Endurance Hunter 100 mile Trail Run will start in beautiful downtown Blue Ridge, GA, and finish in Chatsworth, GA. Running on the challenging Benton MacKaye and Pinhoti trails through some of the most beautiful sections of North Georgia. Brought to you by ARGEORGIA.COM, Fort Mountain State Park, and Fannin County Chamber of Commerce. Hunter Leininger (The Endurance Hunter) has designed a unique course with some of his favorite parts of the BMT, Pinhoti, and Fort Mountain trails. It will be tough!

This is not just a race; it is an unforgettable event! The best time of the year in Georgia with temps in the 60’s with Spring in full swing. Fully supported race with 10 stocked aid stations also, shuttle service available from the finish to Blue Ridge on race day if you have no support crew.

​Drop Bags:
100-mile runners – (4) one-gallon bags provided by us at check-in.
50-mile runners – (2) one-gallon bags provided by us at check-in.

Never step foot on the same trail twice during this race, no out and backs, no repeats.

This is a “true” point-to-point challenge.

Course Description
Signs and flagging mark the entire 100 and 50 mile course. Maps will also be provided and each racer for the entire race so race staff, support crews, and family can assist. The race starts in the downtown city park of Blue Ridge, Georgia with runners heading west out of town down the abandoned railroad tracks to Cherry Log. Picking up the Benton MacKaye Trail in Cherry Log to start heading North to Dyer Gap. Continuing along the BMT until the runners meet the Northern Terminus of the Pinhoti Trail. Turning South on the Pinhoti Trail heading to Mulberry Gap Retreat passing by some beautiful waterfalls and climbing some big summits. After Mulberry Gap, runners head into the toughest sections of the course with a climb over Turkey and Tatum Mountains to then pick-up the Pinhoti Connector for a huge climb up to Fort Mountain State Park. From here runners will complete both the Gahuti and 301 Trails in Fort Mountain State Park which provide the best views on the course, all at a STEEP price. Using the Pinhoti Connector to return to the Pinhoti Trail, heading South to the Finish which is the parking lot off Dennis Mill Rd. 15,000 feet of elevation gain/loss and one of the most challenging courses in North Georgia.

Awards
Top 5 awards in each class below.
1. Overall Men – 1st in 100-mile receives $500 and 2022 entry.
2. Overall Women – 1st in 100-mile solo receives $500 and 2022 entry.
3. Overall Men – 1st in 50-mile receives 2022 entry.
4. Overall Women – 1st in 50-mile solo receives 2022 entry.
5. Masters Men (50-59)
6. Masters Women (50-59)
7. Grand Masters Men (60 and older)
8. Grand Masters Women (60 and older)