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Georgia Sky to Summit
Georgia Sky to Summit is a 50K event held in Sky Valley, Georgia. It was last held on October 24, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 180 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Sky Valley, GA
- Field size
- ~180 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 24, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Sky Valley, Georgia
- Distances
- 50K
- Field size
- About 180 runners
- Course
- 7500 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- runbumtours.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 7500 ft gain, 7500 ft loss (official course data)
- Course profile — 25K
- Loop course; Trail surface; 3500 ft gain, 3500 ft loss (official course data)
- Typical race-day weather
- about 33°F at the start, 82% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026)
About the Georgia Sky to Summit
Georgia Sky to Summit is a mountain trail race weekend at Sky Valley Resort in Rabun County, GA, with a 50K on Saturday and a 25K on Sunday, both climbing to the summit of Rabun Bald, the state's second-highest point.
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Georgia Sky to Summit: common questions
- When is the Georgia Sky to Summit?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Georgia Sky to Summit held?
- In Sky Valley, Georgia.
- What distances does the Georgia Sky to Summit offer?
- 50K.
- How many people run the Georgia Sky to Summit?
- About 180 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Georgia Sky to Summit?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Georgia Sky to Summit?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open. $135 (from ultrasignup.com, checked September 28, 2026).
- What time does the Georgia Sky to Summit start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Georgia Sky to Summit?
- about 33°F at the start, 82% humidity, 2 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 28, 2026).
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