Lula Lake 5 Points 50/25

(**Please note: if we do not have more than 5 people sign up for a category, we will combine it with another category and give you the opportunity to switch categories)

New Categories for 2025:
Party Pace - This category is for those who want to enjoy the iconic trails and party but without racing. Party Pace riders will NOT receive a race bib or be timed. This is strictly for those wanting to enjoy the course at a leisurely pace. If you want to ride at a leisurely pace but still have your time accounted for, you should sign up for your age category! Party Pace riders still have to finish by the 4:30 cut off time. 
Partner Teams - Teams must ride together from start to finish. Each partner must purchase their own ticket to get their own bib number. Riders finish time is taken when the second rider crosses the finish line. 
Drop Bar - Drop bar bikes only
 

5 Points 50 is Chattanooga's oldest mountain bike race that traverses Lula lake Land Trust and Cloudland Canyon State Park trail systems across Lookout Mountain. Whether you're in it to win it or want to ride the party pace with your friends, this race has a little something for everyone! With a 50-mile and 25-mile option, Racers will enjoy a grueling course packed with single track, climbs, downhills, rock gardens, and smooth flowy trails. Starting at Lula Lake Land Trust’s Core Preserve, riders will quickly begin making their way to the 5 Points Trail system and Durham Mine Trails, then back to LLLT via the Cloudland Connector Trail and Moonshine Trails. This race is sure to bring incredible views, amazing trails, and a heck of a good time!
 

Spectators are welcome on Saturday at no cost. Food and drinks will be available for purchase. If spectators want to camp they can purchase just a camping ticket.

 

2025 5 Points 50 Sponsors: Walker Rocks, SORBA Chattanooga, Suck Creek Cycle, White Oak Bicycle Co Op, Outshine Yoga, and more!

Aid Station Sponsors: Play Wash Pint/Nooga Paws, SORBA Chattanooga, Velo Vixens, Trim Tab Brewing

Prize Sponsors: TEREN Designs 
 

Lula Lake Land Trust has officially taken over the 5 Points 50 race as a fundraiser for the organization. Roost Racing approached LLLT in 2023 about transfering the race and LLLT accepted as an attempt to keep this iconic race alive, as well as raise critical funds for our trail building and maintenance efforts! 
 

All proceeds from the 5 Points 50/25 support Lula Lake Land Trust’s trail building and maintenance. Lula Lake has built over 60-miles of trail on our properties across Lookout Mountain, including the Moonshine trails, Cloudland Connector Trail, and the Durham Mine Trails. Your participation in this race (and all of Lula Lake’s races) goes directly back into our trail maintenance and construction efforts! 
 

What’s Included? 
Every Racer gets a custom 5 Points 50 t-shirt and post-race beer/soda and food. 
Add-ons are available for camping, which includes a Friday night group ride, and Sunday morning yoga+group ride.Calendar of Events:

Friday, Oct. 24

4:00 PM ET - LLLT gates open for campers 

4:30-6:30 PM ET - Packet pick up @ Suck Creek Cycle (**Anyone registered to camp will pick up your bib at Lula Lake. You do NOT need to go to packet pick-up)

7:30 PM ET - Night warm-up ride at Lula Lake for campers

 

Saturday, Oct. 25 

5 Points 50 race details: 

7:00 AM ET - Check-in opens
9:00 AM ET - 50-miler Start
9:15 AM ET - 25-Miler Start
11:30 AM-4:30 PM ET - Race party with live music, kids’ activities, awards, food & beer

Sunday, Oct. 26
9:30 AM ET - yoga with Outshine Yoga 
11:00 AM ET- group ride @TBD
11:30 AM ET- Core Preserve property closes

Race Details:
50 Mile Course (3,500+ ft. elevation gain)
The 50-mile course starts with a 5-mile ride down Hwy 157 (Lula Lake Rd.) to the Durham Mine Trails. At Durham, racers will enjoy both single and double track trails before crossing over into 5 Points and then riding to the Ascalon trailhead. From there, riders will head back towards HWY 157 and cross over the highway to continue on the 7-mile High Point section (CCT) until you hit the Nickajack Parking Lot. Racers will then go down Nickajack road for .25miles to the F4 Trail. From here, you will ride through LLLT’s Core Preserve trails and Moonshine Trails to the finish. 

GPX file for the course 50 MILE COURSE. PLEASE BE AWARE that the mileage is not exactly accurate and the elevation could be more. This is JUST FOR REFERENCE. All racers are to follow course tape instead of the GPX file. Course markings rule the roost! The Land Trust section of the course is private and NOT to be ridden unless it is an open gate day. 

https://ridewithgps.com/routes/44486349

 

25 Mile Course (2,300+ ft. elevation gain)
The 25-mile course will begin with about 5 miles of riding down Hwy 157 (Lula Lake Rd.) to the Connector Trail road crossing, at which point you’ll turn left onto the connector trail. Riders will weave their way through LLLT’s (mostly single track) Core Preserve and Moonshine trail systems to the finish. The 25 mile course is the same as last year where it takes a left off the road onto Longbranch Connector. The 25 mile course is the second half of the 50 mile course. For the GPX file, please refer to the GPX link for the 50-mile race - the back half will be the 25-mile course. Again, follow course tape!
Ride with GPS 25 mi course

Aid Stations: 

50 mile:

Aid 1: Ascalon parking lot. Mile-18

Aid 2: Again at Ascalon parking lot. Mile-23

Aid 3: Longbranch Community Driveway. Mile-36

Aid 4: Lula Lake Land Trust core property. Mile-42

25 mile: 

Aid 1: Longbranch Community Driveway. Mile-10

Aid 2: Lula Lake Land Trust core property. Mile-16 

Cut-off time is 4:30 PM ET for both races
Please be respectful of race officials if you are asked to drop - no discussion. You will be provided with transportation back to the start/finish.

Drop bags and pickup: 
The enforced drop-bag deadline is at 8 AM ET at check-in.

The 50-Mile course includes 4 aid stations, the 25-Mile course includes 2 aid stations. Our Aid Stations are well stocked with
hand off water bottles, fresh water, Tailwind and snacks. Be sure to carry with you the hydration and nutrition you require according to your training and health needs. Bags must be dropped by 8 AM ET on Saturday morning. Each racer is allowed two (2) one gallon drop bags that we'll provide at packet pick-up. Drop bags can be picked up after the race at the check-in table. 

There are NO refunds or transfers.
We do not have the capacity to mail awards, shirts, forgotten gear, etc. Pickup at LLLT offices can be arranged.
Deferrals are only offered in certain medical situations, please reach out to inquire.

We will do a podium for all categories, but not all category winners will receive prizes!

If you are absolutely unable to make check-in, you MUST: 

1. Contact us [email protected] to notify us. We'll send you a waiver. 

2. Give the waiver to a friend to deliver to us during check in. Make sure you send your drop bags, as there is no way to deliver them to the Aid Stations on race day. Your friend MUST pick up your race packet with your race number in it and get it to you before the race starts! If you do not have someone deliver the waiver and/or fail to get your number from your friend, you will not be able to race.