57.5-mile point-to-point through the North Georgia mountains — from Blairsville to Blue Ridge
Cruel Jewel 50 takes place on May 15, 2027 in Blue Ridge, GA.
Cruel Jewel 50 is 57.5 miles with 15,000 ft of elevation gain.
No — Cruel Jewel 50 uses open registration; no lottery is required.
Yes, crew is allowed at Cruel Jewel 50. Crew can access 2 of the 13 locations listed on this page.
No, pacers are not allowed at Cruel Jewel 50.
Yes, Cruel Jewel 50 allows drop bags. Drop bags are accepted at 1 of the 13 locations listed on this page.
Cruel Jewel 50 has 11 aid stations along the course.
The overall cutoff for Cruel Jewel 50 is 24h. Individual cutoffs for 9 of the 13 locations listed on this page are published below.
Cruel Jewel 50 has published cutoff times at 9 points on the course. Each one is listed on this page with its location, distance and cutoff.
Other trail races within 182 miles
A 57.5-mile point-to-point trail race through the Chattahoochee National Forest, running from the Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Farm in Blairsville to Camp Morganton in Blue Ridge. Shares the same rugged terrain as the 100-mile course — Dragon's Spine ridgeline, old-growth poplar forests, steep North Georgia singletrack, and an historic steel bridge spanning the Toccoa River — with 15,000 feet of gain packed into a one-way traverse. Finishing under 20 hours qualifies runners for the Cruel Jewel 100.
Blue Ridge, GA, United StatesMay 15, 2027
Cruel Jewel 50 is a point-to-point trail race in Blue Ridge, GA, United States, held on May 15, 2027. The course covers 57.5 miles, climbs 15,000 ft, and has a 24h cutoff.
| Location | Mile | Elevation | Cutoff | Crew | Drop bags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Reece Farm Start | 0.0 | 0 ft | — | ||
Poor Decisions Aid Station | 3.1 | 2,844 ft | — | ||
Wolf Creek Aid Station | 5.8 | 2,103 ft | 2h30m10:30 AM | ||
Fire Pit Aid Station | 10.5 | 3,419 ft | — | ||
Fish Gap Aid Station | 17.8 | 3,159 ft | 8h25m4:25 PM | ||
Skeenah Gap Aid Station | 22.7 | 2,595 ft | 10h45m6:45 PM | ||
Wilscot Gap Aid Station | 27.8 | 2,549 ft | 12h8:00 PM | Crew | Drop Bags |
Old Dial Road Aid Station | 33.1 | 2,090 ft | 15h45m11:45 PM | Crew | |
Stanley Gap Aid Station | 39.0 | 2,185 ft | 18h40m2:40 AM +1 | ||
Weaver Creek Road Aid Station | 44.4 | 2,051 ft | — | ||
Deep Gap Aid Station | 49.4 | 2,402 ft | 23h50m7:50 AM +1 | ||
Deep Gap (Bib Punch) Aid Station | 55.2 | 2,326 ft | 26h40m10:40 AM +1 | ||
Camp Morganton Finish | 57.8 | 1,942 ft | 28h12:00 PM +1 |
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Mid-May in the North Georgia mountains brings unpredictable spring weather. Temperatures typically range from 50°F to 75°F (10–24°C), with cooler overnight temps for those running into the night. Rain is a real possibility, making the technical singletrack slippery. Runners starting at 8am may be running well past dark if near the cutoff.
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