104 rugged miles through the North Georgia mountains with 33,000 feet of gain — a WS100 and Hardrock qualifier
Cruel Jewel 100 takes place on May 15, 2026 in Blue Ridge, GA.
Cruel Jewel 100 is 103.9 miles with 33,000 ft of elevation gain.
No — Cruel Jewel 100 uses open registration; no lottery is required.
Yes, crew is allowed at Cruel Jewel 100. Sign in to Trailrace to see crew access for each aid station.
Yes, pacers are allowed at Cruel Jewel 100.
Yes, Cruel Jewel 100 allows drop bags.
Cruel Jewel 100 has 20 aid stations along the course.
The overall cutoff for Cruel Jewel 100 is 48h. Per-aid-station cutoffs are available to signed-in Trailrace members.
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A 104-mile foot race deep in the Chattahoochee National Forest of North Georgia, traveling from Blue Ridge toward Blairsville and back through 92 miles of trails and 12 miles of mountain roads. The course features historic singletrack, old-growth poplar forests, the Dragon's Spine ridge traverse, a steel bridge over the Toccoa River, and relentless 33,000-foot climbs and descents. A qualifier for both Western States 100 and Hardrock 100 lotteries.
Blue Ridge, GA, United StatesMay 15, 2026
Must complete a qualifier within the qualification window
Must have completed any 100-mile trail run, OR one of the following qualifying 50-milers: Cruel Jewel 50 (under 20 hours), Georgia Death Race (under 18 hours), or H9 Phat 50 (finisher).
| Location | Mile | Elevation |
|---|---|---|
Camp Morganton Start | 0.0 | 1,946 ft |
Deep Gap Aid Station | 2.7 | 2,201 ft |
Deep Gap (Bib Punch — Loop 1) Aid Station | 8.5 | 2,224 ft |
Stanley Gap Aid Station | 13.2 | 2,388 ft |
Old Dial Road Aid Station | 19.1 | 1,975 ft |
Wilscot Gap Aid Station | 24.6 | 2,546 ft |
Skeenah Gap Aid Station | 29.5 | 2,674 ft |
Fish Gap Aid Station | 34.4 | 3,048 ft |
Fire Pit Aid Station | 41.7 | 3,612 ft |
Wolf Creek (Outbound) Aid Station | 46.4 | 2,251 ft |
Poor Decisions (Bib Punch) Aid Station | 49.1 | 2,703 ft |
Wolf Creek (Return) Aid Station | 51.8 | 2,474 ft |
Fire Pit (Return) Aid Station | 56.5 | 3,527 ft |
Fish Gap (Return) Aid Station | 63.8 | 3,058 ft |
Skeenah Gap (Return) Aid Station | 68.7 | 2,772 ft |
Wilscot Gap (Return) Aid Station | 73.6 | 2,546 ft |
Old Dial Road (Return) Aid Station | 79.1 | 1,975 ft |
Stanley Gap (Return) Aid Station | 85.0 | 2,388 ft |
Weaver Creek Road Aid Station | 90.4 | 2,428 ft |
Deep Gap (Return) Aid Station | 95.4 | 2,172 ft |
Deep Gap (Bib Punch — Loop 2) Aid Station | 101.2 | 2,224 ft |
Camp Morganton Finish | 103.9 | 1,946 ft |
Sign in to see cutoffs, crew access, drop bags, and services for every aid station.
Primitive campsites available at Camp Morganton (start/finish). Reserve via email through Ultrasignup. Restroom available in the group shelter. Tent camping also available.
Mid-May in the North Georgia mountains brings unpredictable spring weather. Temperatures typically range from 50°F to 75°F (10–24°C), though early morning and overnight lows can dip cooler at elevation. Rain is a real possibility and can make already technical trails slippery. Runners should prepare for wet conditions, especially on the mountain road sections and exposed ridgelines.
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