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Marathon Details - Mystery Mountain Marathon

North America Marathons > USA > GA > Chatsworth > Mystery Mountain Marathon

Mystery Mountain Marathon

Mystery Mountain Marathon & 12 Miler

Chatsworth, GA USA

October 13, 2024

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Race Details

Difficult, sometimes technical trails with long, extended climbs, over and around Fort Mountain

Contact Information

Name:	Kim Pike
Address:	920 Manchester Place, Atlanta, GA 30328
Phone Number:	404-274-5904
Email:	Email the organizers

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Join us in North Georgia for a course that can be difficult, with technical trails and long, extended climbs, over and around Fort Mountain. You will be treated to great scenic views and the interesting features of Fort Mtn State Park, including the mysterious stone wall built on the mountain top over a thousand years ago. We have a 12 mile race in addition to the marathon.

Runner Reviews (7)

Course 4.7

Organization 4.9

Spectators 3.0

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Number of comments: 7

S. B. from GA (10/23/2018) "Hilly, Strenuous, Beautiful, Big climbs!" (about: 2018) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Mystery Mountain Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 Hi, wanted to give you review of this race, it was my 25th marathon and by far my hardest ... but it was gorgeous! I trained a lot on hills, even did a scouting trip and did the big loop so I was prepared! The SAG at this race was TOP NOTCH!!! I need to come back next year to volunteer as the SAG stops were much needed in a long day! Totally worth running this race, you will feel incredibly good and know you literally climbed mountains! Don't be afraid, totally do-able! Cheers!
S. A. from Signal Mountain, TN (10/11/2010) "A True Trail Marathon" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Mystery Mountain Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 If you are looking for a true trail marathon, look no further. This race has all variety of challenging trail conditions, with sharp, loose rocks galore; roots; stone steps; steep drops; killer uphills; and some of the most beautiful scenery in the North Georgia area. Organization is great, as are the aid stations and the people who man them. The only real disappointment: the pirate at the last aid station did/does not offer rum.
Charles Raffensperger from Atlanta, Georgia (4/23/2010) "One-of-a-kind trail marathon!" (about: 2009) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Mystery Mountain Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran the both the inaugural 2008 version of this race and the 2009 version. For 2009, the course was changed slightly to add more distance to make it a "true" 26.2. But the trails themselves are beautiful, scenic, and demanding - a mix of single track, dirt/gravel utility or forest service roads, and HILLS make this a truly challenging race. I LOVED IT! Fantastic aid/support along the way and at the finish, and a well marked course definitely make this one to mark on your calendar! Recommended only for experienced marathoners or ultra-runners.
Len Thompson from Marietta, GA (11/8/2008) "Beautiful, Scenic Trail Course" (about: 2008) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Mystery Mountain Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was the best-marked trail course I have ever run. I never had to question if I was on the right trail. The volunteers were great. The views of the north Georgia mountains at this time of the year are absolutely amazing. The course was challenging but very rewarding. Thanks to the organizers for this race. I will be back next year.
David Ray from Jefferson, GA, USA (11/7/2008) "Beautiful Trail Marathon provides a challenge." (about: 2008) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Mystery Mountain Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Inaugural running of the MMM was flawless: Great support, great course markings, beautiful weather, excellent organization. If you like trails, come run this one. No repeat miles with the course making two big loops around the park - the first on a hiking trail, and second on a mountain bike trail. Lots of mountain trail-running goodness.
R. M. from Atlanta (11/7/2008) "Great Course. Great Views." (about: 2008) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Mystery Mountain Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Never before have I run a race that was so perfect. North Georgia in the middle of fall. The color of the trees provided an amazing experience. There were parts of the trail that made you feel like you were running through a golden tunnel. Very cool. I think there were 4 or 5 scenic overviews included in the course that provided the types of views that you usually see in calendars. If you are looking for a challenging trail marathon that takes place in the fall, this is the one.
D. B. from Marietta, GA (11/3/2008) "Great Views, Great Support, Great Challenge" (about: 2008) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Mystery Mountain Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 Ankle-twisting, knee-popping, quad-burning, face-planting, diabolically relentless climbing... in other words, GREAT!!!! Thanks to all of the support staff and organizers. I have run 40 marathons and this was by far the hardest course, but the most beautiful I have done!! Sign me up for next year!!!



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S. B. from GA (10/23/2018) "Hilly, Strenuous, Beautiful, Big climbs!" (about: 2018) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Mystery Mountain Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 Hi, wanted to give you review of this race, it was my 25th marathon and by far my hardest ... but it was gorgeous! I trained a lot on hills, even did a scouting trip and did the big loop so I was prepared! The SAG at this race was TOP NOTCH!!! I need to come back next year to volunteer as the SAG stops were much needed in a long day! Totally worth running this race, you will feel incredibly good and know you literally climbed mountains! Don't be afraid, totally do-able! Cheers!
S. A. from Signal Mountain, TN (10/11/2010) "A True Trail Marathon" (about: 2010) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Mystery Mountain Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 If you are looking for a true trail marathon, look no further. This race has all variety of challenging trail conditions, with sharp, loose rocks galore; roots; stone steps; steep drops; killer uphills; and some of the most beautiful scenery in the North Georgia area. Organization is great, as are the aid stations and the people who man them. The only real disappointment: the pirate at the last aid station did/does not offer rum.
Charles Raffensperger from Atlanta, Georgia (4/23/2010) "One-of-a-kind trail marathon!" (about: 2009) 11-50 previous marathons \| 2 Mystery Mountain Marathons COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4 I ran the both the inaugural 2008 version of this race and the 2009 version. For 2009, the course was changed slightly to add more distance to make it a "true" 26.2. But the trails themselves are beautiful, scenic, and demanding - a mix of single track, dirt/gravel utility or forest service roads, and HILLS make this a truly challenging race. I LOVED IT! Fantastic aid/support along the way and at the finish, and a well marked course definitely make this one to mark on your calendar! Recommended only for experienced marathoners or ultra-runners.
Len Thompson from Marietta, GA (11/8/2008) "Beautiful, Scenic Trail Course" (about: 2008) 2 previous marathons \| 1 Mystery Mountain Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 3 This was the best-marked trail course I have ever run. I never had to question if I was on the right trail. The volunteers were great. The views of the north Georgia mountains at this time of the year are absolutely amazing. The course was challenging but very rewarding. Thanks to the organizers for this race. I will be back next year.
David Ray from Jefferson, GA, USA (11/7/2008) "Beautiful Trail Marathon provides a challenge." (about: 2008) 1 previous marathon \| 1 Mystery Mountain Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 5 Inaugural running of the MMM was flawless: Great support, great course markings, beautiful weather, excellent organization. If you like trails, come run this one. No repeat miles with the course making two big loops around the park - the first on a hiking trail, and second on a mountain bike trail. Lots of mountain trail-running goodness.
R. M. from Atlanta (11/7/2008) "Great Course. Great Views." (about: 2008) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Mystery Mountain Marathon COURSE: 4 ORGANIZATION: 4 FANS: 2 Never before have I run a race that was so perfect. North Georgia in the middle of fall. The color of the trees provided an amazing experience. There were parts of the trail that made you feel like you were running through a golden tunnel. Very cool. I think there were 4 or 5 scenic overviews included in the course that provided the types of views that you usually see in calendars. If you are looking for a challenging trail marathon that takes place in the fall, this is the one.
D. B. from Marietta, GA (11/3/2008) "Great Views, Great Support, Great Challenge" (about: 2008) 11-50 previous marathons \| 1 Mystery Mountain Marathon COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 1 Ankle-twisting, knee-popping, quad-burning, face-planting, diabolically relentless climbing... in other words, GREAT!!!! Thanks to all of the support staff and organizers. I have run 40 marathons and this was by far the hardest course, but the most beautiful I have done!! Sign me up for next year!!!

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