Red Top Rumble - February 1, 2026

19th Annual Red Top Rumble

A great race for first time trail runners and trail experts alike. The course provides winding, moderate to easy wooded trails, with several bridge crossings & beautiful views of Lake Allatoona.

When: Sunday, Feb 1, 2026 @ 8:30 AM ET

Where: Red Top Mountain State Park Visitor's Center, Cartersville, GA.

Race Details:

• Join GUTS for just $15 a year and receive $5 off GUTS races plus other benefits. GUTS Membership is available on Ultrasignup - GetGUTS
• Awards: Top 5 Male & Female; Overall Master and Overall Grandmaster. No duplication of awards.
• NO Race Day Registration
• Enter by January 8 to guarantee shirt size
• Refunds and transfers are not allowed.

Facilities: Parking, bathrooms and Porta Johns available at the start/finish area. CARPOOLING IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED. Parking fee: $5 if you do not own a state park pass.

Dropping out of the Race: If you feel you must drop from the race then you must let an official aid station volunteer know that you are leaving.

Course Cutoffs: Homestead Aid station (7.7mile) - 2 hours (~15:30 per mile)

Packet Pickup: Friday, TBD; Saturday, January 31st, 2pm-4pm at Red Top Mtn State Park Visitor's Center; Sunday, Race Morning at the Visitor's Center Start/Finish Area, starting at 7:15am until race starts.

About GUTS: Founded in 2004, Georgia Ultrarunning & Trailrunning Society (GUTS) is a non-profit club of fun and adventure-loving runners whose mission is to encourage and promote trail and long-distance running.