What
We are excited to bring you the 19th Annual Red Top Rumble!
A great race for first time trail runners and trail experts alike. The course provides winding, moderate to easy wooded trails, with several bridge crossings & beautiful views of Lake Allatoona.
When: 8:30 AM ET
Where: Red Top Mountain State Park Visitor's Center: located off I-75 exit# 285, ~45 minutes north of Atlanta in Cartersville, GA. Once in the park, turn left onto Park Marina Rd (before the "trading post") towards the Visitors Center/Cottages, then in approximately 0.8 miles turn right onto Lodge Rd to reach the Visitors Center.
Race Details
Join GUTS for just $15 a year and receive $5 off GUTS races plus other benefits. GUTS Membership is available on Ultrasignup - GetGUTS
Awards: Top 5 Male & Female; Overall Master and Overall Grandmaster. No duplication of awards.
NO Race Day Registration
Enter by January 8 to guarantee shirt size
Transfer & Refund Policy
Please note that refunds and transfers are not allowed for any GUTS events including the Red Top Rumble. Due to waiver requirements and liability issues, any person found using another runner's number will be disqualified and banned from future races.
Facilities
Parking, bathrooms and Porta Johns available at the start/finish area.
Dropping out of the Race
If you feel you must drop from the race then you must let an official aid station volunteer know that you are leaving.
Course
Start/Finish will be at the Visitor's Center.
Course Cutoffs - Homestead Aid station (7.7mile) - 2hours (~15:30 per mile)
Course map is available on GUTS RTR page
Winding, moderate to easy wooded trails with several bridge crossings & beautiful views of Lake Allatoona.
Parking
Due to limited parking availability, CARPOOLING IS HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! There is a $10 (this new rate in effect 1/1/26) State Park parking fee (or you can use your annual GA State Park pass). Fee will be collected after arrival into the park, so please have $10 cash, or your annual park pass or Click here to Pay Ahead on DAY OF race. Georgia Annual State Park passes are a great way to support our parks, and may be purchased at the park headquarters or online.
Packet Pickup
Friday, TBD
Saturday, January 31st, at Red Top Mtn State Park Visitor's Center, 2pm-4pm
Sunday, Race Morning at the Visitor's Center Start/Finish Area, starting at 7:15am until race starts
About GUTS
Founded in 2004, Georgia Ultrarunning & Trailrunning Society (GUTS) is a non-profit club of fun and adventure-loving runners whose mission is to encourage and promote trail and long-distance running. It’s about connecting communities with positive outdoor experiences where everyone is welcome and encouraged to reach their goals.
Event's current local time: 1:27 PM ET
