Dawsonville, GA
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.
- Date
- First start12:00 PM EST
- Location418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534
- DistancesUltra
- SurfaceTrail
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- Trail
| Event | Distance | Start | Current fee | Next increase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Answer the Bell - Basic - Individual | Ultra | 12:00 PM EST | $360 | — |
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Race guide
The IronHike Appalachian Trail Approach Series is a multi-day elevation challenge at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia, where participants repeat a 1.5-mile lap of 604 stairs up and 604 stairs down. There are seven events, from the 12-hour, 16.5-mile Kuwohi to the 84-hour, 180-mile Olympus Mons Ultra, and most can be done solo or as a team. It is not scored as a race: there is no podium and there are no age-group awards.
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About 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.
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