The Sparrow

There's a Latin phrase that goes, "dum spiro, sparo." It means roughly, "While I breathe, I hope." Sometimes life throws everything at you. Sometimes it's hard to hope. Hope can be one of the hardest human emotions to feel. In a looped race, just as in life, it can be easy to feel like you're not moving forward. You're in the same place, so what's the point? But you are moving forward. You are adding miles; you are adding strength. You are persevering.

To quote @CrowsFault: "People speak of hope as if it is this delicate, ephemeral thing made of whispers and spider's webs. It's not. Hope has dirt on her face, blood on her knuckles, the grit of the cobblestones in her hair, and just spat out a tooth as she rises for another go."

It is my wish that you would find your triumphant, hopeful self on this course.

2026 Changes

We've moved locations to Griffin GA to have a more scenic and beautiful trail around a lake. The start times are staggered so we can have everyone finish their races at the same time; 3 hour starts at 11am and the 6 hour starts at 8am.

Course

The course is an approximately 2 mile loop of smooth single track trail and most of the course is easy and rolling. There will be a central aid station with typical ultra food. We will do our best to have options for all dietary preferences. Feel free to bring your own fuel/hydration too and set up a tent!

SWAG

All registrants will receive a Sparrow t-shirt and the deadline to be guaranteed a t-shirt is January 20. Any runner who makes it over 50K in 6 hours and 25K in 3 hours will receive a raffle ticket for prizes from our sponsors.

Mental Health

For runners seeking holistic wellness, mental health is just as crucial as physical fitness. As an ultrarunning counselor passionate about empowering others to live balanced, authentic lives, your co-RD Emily specializes in helping people of all ages overcome obstacles like perfectionism, people-pleasing, eating disorders, body image concerns, and burnout.

If you're feeling overwhelmed, unsupported, or stuck, you can schedule a session with Emily at the link below. Let's work together to rewrite the narratives holding you back from living life full and connected.

https://atlwellco.clientsecure.me/request/clinician

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