Trail RunningUTMB Index Races

The Georgia Jewel

Trail Running covering 29 km to 160.9 km with up to 4,000 m D+ in Dalton (Georgia, United States)

LocationDalton, Georgia, United StatesShow on map(34.7698° N, 84.9702° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
First edition2011
Elevation gainUp to +4,000 m

The Georgia Jewel is an endurance sporting event in Dalton, Georgia, US focused on Trail Running. First held in 2011, the event is an established fixture on the endurance calendar. It is part of UTMB Index Races. Key features include Mountain, Nature & Off-Road, Forest, High Altitude.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 100 Miler (160.93 km, +4,000 m D+), 50 Mile (80.47 km, +2,130 m D+), 35 Mile (56.33 km, +1,900 m D+), and 18 Mile (28.97 km, +548 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (georgiajewel.com).

Official website
The Georgia Jewel in Dalton (Work: "2017-05-16 12 33 17 View southwest towards Whitetop Mountain from the Appalachian Trail on Elk Garden Ridge, within the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in Smyth County, Virginia", Photo: Famartin, License: CC BY-SA 4.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"2017-05-16 12 33 17 View southwest towards Whitetop Mountain from the Appalachian Trail on Elk Garden Ridge, within the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area in Smyth County, Virginia" · Photo: Famartin · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 4.0
Cropped to 16:9 (960 × 540 px), WebP · Shared under the same license

Event characteristics

MountainNature & Off-RoadForestHigh AltitudeMulti-Day

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
100 MilerTrail Running160.93 km+4,000 m1,150 m - 2,830 mLoop courseRoute & profile
50 MileTrail Running80.47 km+2,130 m1,153 m - 2,048 mLoop courseRoute & profile
35 MileTrail Running56.33 km+1,900 m1,156 m - 1,954 mLoop courseRoute & profile
18 MileTrail Running28.97 km+548 m1,159 m - 1,389 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
160.93 km
Elevation gain
+4,000 m D+
Elevation loss
-4,000 m D-
Altitude range
1,150 m - 2,830 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
5 % / 9 %
Course format
Loop course
160.93 km+4,000 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N255075100125150FS34.7698° N, 84.9702° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 1,150 m to 2,830 m above sea level (+4,000 m D+, -4,000 m D-)

Peak: 2,830 m·at 70.9 km·Ø 5 %
1,150 m1,710 m2,270 m2,830 m0 km32.2 km64.4 km96.6 km128.7 km160.9 km2,830 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does The Georgia Jewel take place?

The Georgia Jewel takes place in Dalton, Georgia, US (start area at coordinates 34.7698° N, 84.9702° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at The Georgia Jewel?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including 100 Miler (160.93 km, +4,000 m D+), 50 Mile (80.47 km, +2,130 m D+), 35 Mile (56.33 km, +1,900 m D+), and 18 Mile (28.97 km, +548 m D+). The competitions belong to Trail Running.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for The Georgia Jewel?

The main competition (100 Miler over 160.93 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +4,000 m of elevation gain and -4,000 m of elevation loss, ranging between 1,150 m and 2,830 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for The Georgia Jewel?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (georgiajewel.com).