The Night Owl- Vertical Challenge

Event Details

Date: Saturday, Jun 21, 2025

Start Time: 6:00 PM

Location: 8552 Gainesville highway, Blairsville, GA

This night race starts at the Byron Herbert Reese Farm, similar to the renowned CRUEL JEWEL 100. Participants will experience the course during sunset and continue through the night.

Course Information

The course is approximately 2.34 miles out and back (1.17 miles one way) with around 654 feet of vertical gain each lap. Runners can choose from the following lap options:

• 2 laps = ~4.68 miles, 1308 ft gain
• 4 laps = ~9.36 miles, 2616 ft gain
• 6 laps = ~14.04 miles, 3924 ft gain
• 8 laps = ~18.72 miles, 5232 ft gain
• 10 laps = ~23.4 miles, 6540 ft gain
• 12 laps = ~28.08 miles, 7848 ft gain
• 14 laps = ~32.76 miles, 9156 ft gain

All participants are required to have a headlamp, flashlight, or waistlight. Poles are allowed, but please be considerate of others on the course.

Aid Station

There will be a centralized aid station offering typical ultra food, with options for various dietary preferences.

Registration

Price: $76.87 ($92.81 after Feb 28) including taxes and fees.

Registration closes: Wed, Jun 18 @ 11:59 PM ET