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Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge
Saturday, February 27, 2027 · Cleveland, GA
The race in 60 seconds
It is one of 38 races on the Georgia calendar that February. At $50, entry sits below the $55 median for a Georgia ultra.
What race day usually feels like
Based on the last three years, race week in February typically sees lows near 42°F and highs around 62°F: classic PR weather if the wind behaves. Weather normals computed from Cleveland-area conditions for race week, not the nearest big city.
How the field ran it in 2026
Real chip times from the 2026 official results, not estimates. Use the median as your reality check: half the field finished slower than it.
| 2026 10,000FT - 50K · 27 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 6:12:23 | 11:58 /mi |
| Top 25% | 7:41:29 | 14:50 /mi |
| Median finisher | 8:11:10 | 15:48 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 9:05:23 | 17:32 /mi |
| Final finisher | 9:54:04 | 19:06 /mi |
| 2026 5,000FT - 25K · 63 finishers | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 2:48:00 | 10:50 /mi |
| Top 25% | 3:51:47 | 14:57 /mi |
| Median finisher | 4:38:24 | 17:58 /mi |
| 75th percentile | 5:25:03 | 20:58 /mi |
| Final finisher | 7:40:44 | 29:43 /mi |
Official 2026 results via RunSignUp, 90 finishers across 2 events.
Common questions
When is Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge?
Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, February 27, 2027.
Where is Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge held?
Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge is held in Cleveland, Georgia. It is about 20 miles from Gainesville and 68 miles from Atlanta.
What distances does Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge offer?
The listed distances are 50K, 25K, 75K.
How much does Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge cost?
Entry is listed from $50. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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See every race on the Georgia calendar, Georgia Ultras, or use the Race Finder for maps and filters.
Register for Yonah Mountain Vertical Challenge →on RunSignUp · entry from $50
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