Georgia · 50K · 1/2 Marathon
The Bull Mountain Epic
The Bull Mountain Epic is a 50K and 1/2 Marathon event held in Dahlonega, Georgia. It was last held on October 3, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 63 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Dahlonega, GA
- Field size
- ~63 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 3, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Dahlonega, Georgia
- Distances
- 50K, 1/2 Marathon
- Field size
- About 63 runners
- Course
- 50K: ~5,000 ft total gain (organizer figure); Half Marathon: not specified
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- dumassevents.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 50K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 56°F at the start, 81% humidity, 8 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 The Bull Mountain Epic
The Bull Mountain Epic is a North Georgia trail race near Dahlonega on the Jake and Bull Mountain trail system, run as three roughly 10-mile loops. The 50K completes all three loops with about 5,000 feet of climbing, while the half marathon covers one loop up and over Bull Mountain plus a short stretch of double track.
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The Bull Mountain Epic: common questions
- When is the The Bull Mountain Epic?
- 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 The Bull Mountain Epic held?
- In Dahlonega, Georgia.
- What distances does the The Bull Mountain Epic offer?
- 50K and 1/2 Marathon.
- How many people run the The Bull Mountain Epic?
- About 63 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 The Bull Mountain Epic?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Bull Mountain Epic?
- Registration status as last checked September 28, 2026: open.
- What time does the The Bull Mountain Epic start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the The Bull Mountain Epic?
- about 56°F at the start, 81% humidity, 8 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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