Lone Wolf 135

The Lone Wolf 135 returns to Griffin, Georgia on October 30th, offering a grueling endurance challenge that tests the limits of runners seeking solitude and self-reliance in nature's embrace. This race is held at Piney Woods Trail System, where participants will complete ten loops over a double track trail course spanning 13.5 miles each loop for a total distance of 135 miles. The event strictly adheres to an 8:00 am start time on the last Friday in October.
On race morning, temperatures are expected to hover around 18 degrees Celsius with variable winds and humidity at approximately 68%. Trail conditions will be firm yet slightly soft underfoot, ensuring a challenging but runnable surface. Runners should prepare for minimal precipitation risk of less than one millimeter throughout the day, allowing them to focus on their internal battles rather than external elements.
Established as an ultra-endurance event since its inception in 2016, Lone Wolf has become synonymous with solitude and self-sufficiency among trail runners. The race honors those who have completed at least a hundred-mile distance before attempting the grueling 135 miles of the Lone Wolf course. With only twenty-five spots available for this year’s edition, it remains exclusive yet attracts seasoned ultrarunners from across North America eager to test their mettle alone on the trails.
The Piney Woods Trail System in Griffin offers a looped route with consistent elevation changes, challenging runners' endurance and mental fortitude over ten laps. The course is punctuated by one full aid station at both the start/finish line and another water stop encountered twice per lap around miles six and nine. These stations provide essential supplies but no outside assistance, enforcing Lone Wolf's strict self-sufficiency policy.
Runners will encounter an average temperature range of 12 to 23 degrees Celsius during their journey through Piney Woods Trail System in October. Wind speeds are anticipated at about ten kilometers per hour, with humidity levels around sixty-eight percent and minimal rainfall throughout the day, ensuring a firm trail surface suitable for running without excessive moisture.