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, totaling roughly 25km. -10,000FT of climbing over 6 summits of Yonah, totaling roughly 50km. -Double UP - Race both events! Saturday and Sunday -10,000FT 50k Relay - Grab a friend and tag-team Saturdays 10,000FT 50K! Runners may alternate ascents at their leisure. Prizes provided by ALTRA Running. This event sold out in 2024 and 2025! Register now and secure your spot. The trail is technical and steep for the majority of the climb, with a few sections of scrambling required. As you get closer to the summit, the path becomes a dirt/gravel double-track leading to the top. There are #runnable sections of the trail depending on your skill level. After-party hosted at NoFo Brew Co - 2 miles from the trailhead! ***NEW FOR 2026*** Saturday’s 50K will offer a 2-person relay! Bring a friend and tackle the distance together, alternating ascents at your leisure. ***NEW FOR 2025!*** This will become a two day race over Saturday and Sunday. The 50K will be held on Saturday and the 25K on Sunday. Location Yonah Mountain Trailhead 34.63721066176569, -83.72498145886013 Start/Finish will be in the main parking lot for Mt Yonah. This is a gravel lot with limited space, volunteers will direct participants on where to park. Please consider carpooling. Schedule Friday February 26th 530PM - Bib Pickup at NOFO Brew Co (Cleveland) Saturday February 27th 630 AM - Bib Pickup available 8 AM - 10,000FT-50K Race Start 4 PM - Must have started final lap! 6 PM - Course closed 6 PM - After-party at NoFo Brew Co (2