Trail 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
The Trail Half Marathon IRONHIKE KUWOHI – SOLO is a 5 mile running event scheduled for December 12, 2026, at 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd in Dawsonville, Georgia. The race starts at 12:00 PM with a $180.00 entry price. Participants may run, power hike, or walk the course, which features 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss across 604 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls.
Course & Travel Notes
Sunrise on race day occurs at 7:34 AM, while the IRONHIKE KUWOHI – SOLO start time is 12:00 PM. December typical monthly normals for the venue show an average high of 51°F and average low of 35°F, with measurable precipitation on 32% of days. The race venue sits at 2,615 feet elevation and features 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss across 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail above Amicalola Falls. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is the nearest airport, located 63.5 miles from the venue.
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Trail 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
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When is Trail 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA?
Trail 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA takes place on December 12, 2026. The race is held in Dawsonville, Georgia.
Where is Trail 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA held?
Trail 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA is held at 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd in Dawsonville, Georgia.
Where can I find hotels near Trail 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA?
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