RunRace USA › Georgia › Dawsonville › Backyard Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL - BASIC SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 36 Miles | 24 Hour | Until You Stop | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 14,496 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 28,992 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is a backyard ultra format that only ends when you stop. We are redefining race day.
Backyard Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL - BASIC SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 36 Miles | 24 Hour | Until You Stop | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 14,496 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 28,992 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is a backyard ultra format that only ends when you stop. We are redefining race day.
Dawsonville, Georgia · Saturday, December 12, 2026 · 36 Miles
Official race page & registration ↗Backyard Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL - BASIC SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 36 Miles | 24 Hour | Until You Stop | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 14,496 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 28,992 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is a backyard ultra format that only ends when you stop. We are redefining race day. takes place on Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Dawsonville, Georgia. The race is run over 36 Miles. It is run on trail. For anyone travelling in, Gainesville is about 22 miles away and Atlanta is about 50 miles away.
It is one of 94 races on the Georgia calendar that December. At $360, entry is about typical for a Georgia ultra, where the median is $360.
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Dawsonville, Georgia
- Distances
- 36 Miles
- Surface
- Trail
- Entry fee
- from $360
- Registration
- listed as closed
Listing from the 2026 race calendar, refreshed nightly. Details can change: confirm date and entry on the official race page before travelling. Spot an error? Tell us here.
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Stay near the start line in Dawsonville: check in Dec 11, out Dec 13.
Common questions
When is Backyard Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL - BASIC SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 36 Miles | 24 Hour | Until You Stop | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 14,496 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 28,992 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is a backyard ultra format that only ends when you stop. We are redefining race day.?
Backyard Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL - BASIC SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 36 Miles | 24 Hour | Until You Stop | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 14,496 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 28,992 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is a backyard ultra format that only ends when you stop. We are redefining race day. is scheduled for Saturday, December 12, 2026.
Where is Backyard Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL - BASIC SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 36 Miles | 24 Hour | Until You Stop | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 14,496 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 28,992 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is a backyard ultra format that only ends when you stop. We are redefining race day. held?
Backyard Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL - BASIC SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 36 Miles | 24 Hour | Until You Stop | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 14,496 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 28,992 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is a backyard ultra format that only ends when you stop. We are redefining race day. is held in Dawsonville, Georgia. It is about 22 miles from Gainesville and 50 miles from Atlanta.
What distances does Backyard Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL - BASIC SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 36 Miles | 24 Hour | Until You Stop | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 14,496 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 28,992 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is a backyard ultra format that only ends when you stop. We are redefining race day. offer?
The listed distances are 36 Miles.
How much does Backyard Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL - BASIC SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 36 Miles | 24 Hour | Until You Stop | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 14,496 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 28,992 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is a backyard ultra format that only ends when you stop. We are redefining race day. cost?
Entry is listed from $360. Check the official race page for the current price, which usually rises closer to race day.
How do I register for Backyard Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL - BASIC SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 36 Miles | 24 Hour | Until You Stop | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 14,496 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 28,992 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is a backyard ultra format that only ends when you stop. We are redefining race day.?
Registration is handled on the official race page, linked at the top of this listing. Entry can close early if the race sells out.
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- Dec 12Trail Half Marathon | IRONHIKE KUWOHI - SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 16.5 Miles | 12 Hour | Start Here | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the tallest waterfall in Georgia and the entry point for first time Mountain Athletes. We are redefining race day.Dawsonville, GA
- Dec 12Trail Half Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE KUWOHI - TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 16.5 Miles | 12 Hour | Start Here | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the tallest waterfall in Georgia and the entry point built for buddying up. We are redefining race day.Dawsonville, GA
- Dec 12Trail Half Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE KUWOHI - TRAIL FAMILY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 3-4 Athletes | 16.5 Miles | 12 Hour | Start Here | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss split across a 3 to 4 person Trail Family, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the tallest waterfall in Georgia and the entry point built for your crew. We are redefining race day.Dawsonville, GA
- Dec 12Trail Ultra Marathon | IRONHIKE DOUBLE KUWOHI - SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 33 Miles | 24 Hour | Next Step | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 13,288 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 26,576 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the next step after your first summit, a full day and night on the Staircase. We are redefining race day.Dawsonville, GA
- Dec 12Trail Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE DOUBLE KUWOHI - TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 33 Miles | 24 Hour | Next Step | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 13,288 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 26,576 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the next step after your first summit, built for buddying up. We are redefining race day.Dawsonville, GA
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