The southern springtime classic returns for year 6! Chief Ladiga 100 Mile Trail Run in beautiful Jacksonville, AL is back on April 10th, 2027. Nestled in the foothills of Appalachia, runners will experience beautiful wetlands, streams, forests, farmlands, and a horizon filled with mountains on the country’s longest paved trail! A super fast and crew friendly course, runners will run 50 miles on smooth pavement from Jacksonville, AL to Nathan Dean Park in Rockmart, GA and then back to the Jacksonville Community Center to complete 100 miles! Aid stations are never more than 8 miles apart and crews can access all but 2 of the 14 stops. This is also a great race for first time 100 mile runners! Total elevation gain and loss for the course is around 3,500 ft. 32 hr cutoff for the 100. We will have food, beverages, music, and fun at the finish! All runners will get an awesome t shirt and finishers will receive the coolest buckle/finisher medal in ultrarunning! Starts April 11th at 7AM Central at the Jacksonville Community Center.
The 50 mile will run from Germania Springs (3 miles from Jacksonville Community Center) to the state line, then back to the Jacksonville Community Center. The 50k will be a point to point from the state line. From Jacksonville, it’s a 30 minute drive to Esom Hill (start of 50k). The half marathon is a point to point that runs from Eubanks Welcome Center in Piedmont to the Jacksonville Community Center. All 3 races will start Saturday morning at 7am central! Shuttle option for $20 under the store link.
Jacksonville AL is located in the middle of Atlanta GA and Birmingham AL off of I-20. Drive time from BHM or ATL is ~1hr. Also, there are plenty of hotels in and around Jacksonville.
Apr 10, 2027
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
07:00
$70.00
Apr 10, 2027
Distance — 160.9K
Type — Running
07:00
$300.00
Apr 10, 2027
Distance — 80.5K
Type — Running
07:00
$135.00
Apr 10, 2027
Distance — 50K
Type — Running
07:00
$110.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Jacksonville.
Learn more about the host city, Jacksonville.
Jacksonville is a city in Calhoun County, Alabama, United States. As of the 2020 census the population was 14,385, which is a 14.6% increase since 2010 and a 71.2% increase since 2000. It is included in the Anniston-Oxford Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is home to Jacksonville State University, which is a center of commerce and one of the largest employers in the area.
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All-time top performances and historical records for Chief Ladiga 100.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Zack Jordan | '25 | 14:57:45 | |
| 🥈 | Michael Carson | '26 | 15:40:42 | |
| 🥉 | Robert Cassidy | '23 | 16:04:17 | |
| 4 | Zack Jordan | '24 | 16:36:47 | |
| 5 | Zack Jordan | '26 | 16:46:56 | |
| 6 | Drew Whitworth | '26 | 17:13:17 | |
| 7 | Matt Johnson | '25 | 17:19:27 | |
| 8 | Raymond Huerta | '24 | 17:21:44 | |
| 9 | Peter Strickland | '22 | 17:24:15 | |
| 10 | Russell Simkins | '22 | 17:24:16 |
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