Georgia · 50K · 25K · 75K
Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge
Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge is a 50K, 25K and 75K event held in Cleveland, Georgia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, February 27, 2027. About 725 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- February 27, 2027
- Location
- Cleveland, GA
- Field size
- ~725 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Location
- Cleveland, Georgia
- Distances
- 50K, 25K, 75K
- Field size
- About 725 runners
- Course
- 5000 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- summitrunco.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
- Course profile — 50K
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; 10000 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
- Course profile — 25K
- Out-and-back course; Trail surface; 5000 ft gain, 5000 ft loss (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge
The Mount Yonah Vertical Race “Without mountains, we might find ourselves relieved that we can avoid the pain of the ascent, but we will forever miss the thrill of the summit. And in such a terribly scandalous trade-off, it is the absence of pain that becomes the thief of life.” —Craig D. Lounsbrough Details Join Team Summit for the third annual Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge weekend. Participants will have FOUR options upon registration. -5,000FT of climbing over 3 summits of Yonah, totalin…
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Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge: common questions
- When is the Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, February 27, 2027.
- Where is the Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge held?
- In Cleveland, Georgia.
- What distances does the Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge offer?
- 50K, 25K and 75K.
- How many people run the Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge?
- About 725 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 Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $150 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
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