The Reason
The Run Above the Clouds is a benefit for the students of Woody Gap School, the smallest and only K-12 public school in Georgia. Every year The Run Above the Clouds awards scholarships to graduating seniors and to postgraduates of Woody Gap School to encourage them to continue their education. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We thank all of our sponsors and runners for their continued support!
As of 2018 both our 5K and 10K routes are USATF certified as well as qualifiers for the AJC Peachtree Road Race. Also, we use the MyLaps timing system. Our Facebook page is here. |
The Run
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The Course
At 2800 feet, The Run Above the Clouds is Georgia’s highest (and perhaps most scenic) 10K, featuring “the Cooper Gap Climb,” a 230-foot elevation change over a one-mile stretch.
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The start/finish is in the parking lot across from the Suches Community Center on Hwy. 60 in Suches, Georgia (15 miles north of Dahlonega in the beautiful Suches Valley).The 5K & 10K go by Woody Lake on Highway 60, then turn onto Cooper Gap Road. 2-1/2 K after the start, the 5K turns around. The turnaround for the 10K is in the small community of Mt. Airy. Turnarounds will be clearly marked.
This year's race with be a true DIY, so remember to bring water and snacks, as there will be no water stations. |
Shy bears have been known to come out and spectate along the course...
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