The General 100 is a 4- or 7- member team-running relay covering 100 miles of beautiful, challenging terrain beginning in Kennesaw, GA and ending in Ringgold, GA.
All proceeds from the race will benefit the Evitt Foundation.
About the Relay
The General 100™ is a 4- or 7- member team running relay covering 100 miles of beautiful, challenging terrain beginning in Kennesaw, Georgia. The course primarily follows scenic country roads winding its way through North Georgia’s historic sites to the finish line in Ringgold, Georgia.
The race route faithfully parallels the railroad from Kennesaw to Ringgold following the route of the famous “Great Locomotive Chase.” On April 12th, 1862, Union soldiers stole “the General” locomotive and several train cars in Big Shanty (Kennesaw) and headed north for Chattanooga. They were quickly pursued with a separate locomotive, by hand-car and finally on foot by the General’s resourceful conductor.
Only 1 team member will take the road at a time. While this individual is completing his or her leg of the relay, the remaining team members will travel by vehicle to the next timing station/exchange point.
Leave the kids with Grandma, strap on your boots, and pack your ruck sacks!
Find a few friends as crazy as you are and convince them that they need to come to your sweet party in Kennesaw, GA! Then, when they show up, tell them you were kidding about the pizza and instead they'll be running in an all-night 100-mile relay race across north Georgia. What's the worst that could happen? Your team will need to consist of either 4 (marathon distance) or 7 (half marathon distance) teammates.
To do this, we recommend a good 'ole fashioned bout of king-of-the-mountain. Round up your teammates, find the nearest hill-top in your area, and fight for the top! Show no mercy! Sweep the leg! Once that has been settled, and the individual with the strongest nordic viking-like genetics has proven him or herself victor, he or she will serve as your team captain.
After all of the boring planning and team strategy has been developed, it's time to enjoy the fruits of your labor by running all day and night! Ahhh...a nice, relaxing run through the foothills of the Appalachian mountains across north Georgia along some old railroad tracks where some train chase took place a long time ago or whatever.
As with all races, safety will be our number 1 concern for the General 100 Relay Race. Since a portion of running will occur at night, we will have common-sense safety requirements for all runners.
Any runner or team chooses not to follow our safety requirements at any time during the event will be immediately disqualified from the race. Safety is too important to risk injury to any participant.
Oh, and if you hear banjo-music just keep on running. Seriously, you might want to pick up the pace a little...
All proceeds generated from the General 100 Relay Race will benefit The Evitt Foundation. The Evitt Foundation is a 501(c)3 based non-profit organization in Ringgold, GA that promotes child welfare and education.
In 2004 The Evitt Foundation was established to honor the memory and legacy of Ringgold Telephone Company founder, Jim Evitt Sr. During his lifetime, Jim Evitt Sr. was not only just the local pharmacist, a Catoosa County Superior Clerk, and entrepreneur; but he was an instrumental part of numerous projects that made Ringgold a better community.
In 2018, the Evitt Foundation partnered with the Chattanooga Area Food Bank and Ringgold Telephone Company to provide food to over 2,000 families. This food was distributed through 8 mobile food pantries or “free grocery” events, offering families fresh fruits, meats, vegetables and non-perishable food items.
Historic Kennesaw Depot
(across the street from the Southern Museum of Civil War and Locomotive History)
2829 Cherokee Street NW
Kennesaw, GA 30144
Clark Park
Robin Rd
Ringgold, GA 30736
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Please be aware that legs are subject to minor changes. If changes are made to exchange points, maps will be updated accordingly.
We’ve gotten a few questions, so we wanted to pass along the answers.
This race is unsupported. Vans will need to plan for enough aid to cover their entire team throughout the duration of the event.
Aid should be provided by vans at designated aid stations. We request that aid be provided between exchange points only when it is entirely necessary.
Yes. Start times will vary between 12 a.m. and 5 a.m. depending upon your team's average 10k time. Slower teams will begin first. Your team start time will be published to the website one week prior to the event.
The race start line is located in the Historic Kennesaw Depot parking area (across the street from the Southern Museum of Locomotive History).
No. If you know someone that wants to help, please pass their info along. You are not required to provide volunteers for the event.
No. Runners must complete 3 legs of the event (7 person team) but they may choose any 3 legs.
Final maps will be emailed to registered teams 3 days prior to the race date.
The after party will be held at the finish line in Clark Park (96 Robin Rd) in downtown Ringgold, GA. The party will feature music, yard games, vendors and beer. This event is FREE and is open to the public. Invite your families!
All race participants will receive a ¾ raglan shirt, medal, BottleBand, Hammer Nutrition and Sockwell Socks.
For more information about the General 100, please either reach out to us via email or on facebook.
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