Trail 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA

Date
December 12, 2026
Location
Dawsonville, GA
Venue
418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd
Start Time
12:00 PM
Sunrise
7:34 AM
Entry Fee
$360.00
Events
Kuwohi - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)

The IRONHIKE KUWOHI – TRAIL FAMILY FLEX RELAY starts at 12:00 PM on December 12, 2026, at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia. Teams of 3 to 4 athletes cover 5 miles with 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss combined across the team, including 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase. Participants may run, power hike, or walk. Entry costs $360.00 per team.

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Course & Travel Notes

The nearest airport is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field), 63.5 miles from Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia. The venue sits at 2,615 feet elevation, with sunrise occurring at 7:34 AM on race day, December 12, 2026, over 6 hours before the 12:00 PM start time. Typical weather for December in this location includes average highs of 51°F and average lows of 35°F, with measurable precipitation on 32% of days. The IRONHIKE KUWOHI Trail Family Flex Relay spans 16.5 miles with 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss distributed across 3 to 4 athletes, featuring 13,288 total stairs on the

⛰️ 2,615 ft elevation☀️ Typically 51°F / 35°F · 32% chance of rain✈️ Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) (CHA) — 63.5 mi

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Trail 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA

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When is Trail 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA?

Trail 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA takes place on December 12, 2026. The race is held in Dawsonville, Georgia.

Where is Trail 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA held?

Trail 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA is held at 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd in Dawsonville, Georgia.

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