THE COVE 50K, 30K, 10K

Welcome to The Cove!!

McLemore Cove is a 15 mile long valley in the “V” between the Lookout Mountain to the west and Pigeon Mountain to the east. It is about 45 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, TN and Fort Payne, AL and about 1 hour from Dalton, GA. Like most beautiful places it is a little out of the way. Its unique location between Pigeon Mountain and Lookout Mountain makes it geologically a transition between the Cumberland Plateau and Ridge and Valley province of the Appalachian Mountains.

About the Course(s)

Our races will start in The Cove at the beautiful Mountain Cove Farms and quickly climb up Pigeon Mountain for all race distances. Pigeon Mountain is famous for Rocktown and Ellison's Cave. It is also home to the ghost town of Estelle. We will keep you well clear of the dangers of Ellison's Cave. Both the 30K and 50K routes will get to go by Rocktown. 50K runners will go down the Estelle Mines Trail past (or possibly through?!?) the old railroad tunnels.?? The 50K will also pass Pocket Falls and the High Point Overlook.

10K- 650ft of elevation gain
30K- 2,500ft of elevation gain
50K- 5,000ft of elevation gain



There is a 10-hour limit for the 50K.
Visit our website for more information.

WMA License Requirement

Crockford-Pigeon Mtn WMA is not a Georgia State Park. So, there's no $5 charge for parking for the event. However, Runners must purchase a day-use pass in the form of a Combo Hunting/Fishing (Short Term) License for the day of the race for a cost of $5.

Go to https://license.gooutdoorsgeorgia.com/Licensing/CustomerLookup.aspx
A reminder will be given a registration.

GUTS Discount

While this is not a GUTS event, Ridge & Valley Adventures is made up of GUTS members. So, we are offering the same $5 discount to all GUTS members for this race. Use the 2024 discount code that GUTS members are emailed for the discount.
Not a member yet? Visit www.getguts.com to join GUTS!