Ultra Trail Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE DENALI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 51 Miles | 48 Hour | No Shortcuts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 20,536 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 41,072 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is two days and two nights with zero shortcuts, built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
Starting at 12:00 PM on December 11, 2026, the Ultra Trail Marathon Relay IRONHIKE DENALI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY takes place at Amicalola Falls State Park near Dawsonville, Georgia. Teams of two athletes compete over 48 hours covering 1 mile with 20,536 feet of elevation gain and loss shared between participants. The course includes 41,072 stairs total on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls, with participants permitted to run, power hike, or walk. Entry costs $1,080.00 per team.
Course & Travel Notes
Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is 63.5 miles from the venue in Dawsonville, Georgia. The IRONHIKE DENALI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY starts at 12:00 PM, which is after sunrise at 7:33 AM on race day. The venue sits at 2,615 feet elevation, and the 51-mile, 48-hour two-athlete relay involves 20,536 feet of elevation gain and loss shared between partners, including 41,072 total stairs on the AT Approach Trail above Amicalola Falls with no shortcuts. December typically brings average highs of 51°F and average lows of 35°F to the area, with measurable precipitation occurring on 32% of days.
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Ultra Trail Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE DENALI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 51 Miles | 48 Hour | No Shortcuts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 20,536 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 41,072 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is two days and two nights with zero shortcuts, built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Ultra Trail Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE DENALI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 51 Miles | 48 Hour | No Shortcuts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 20,536 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 41,072 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is two days and two nights with zero shortcuts, built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA?
Ultra Trail Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE DENALI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 51 Miles | 48 Hour | No Shortcuts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 20,536 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 41,072 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is two days and two nights with zero shortcuts, built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA takes place on December 11, 2026. The race is held in Dawsonville, Georgia.
Where is Ultra Trail Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE DENALI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 51 Miles | 48 Hour | No Shortcuts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 20,536 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 41,072 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is two days and two nights with zero shortcuts, built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA held?
Ultra Trail Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE DENALI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 51 Miles | 48 Hour | No Shortcuts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 20,536 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 41,072 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is two days and two nights with zero shortcuts, built for buddying up. 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 Ultra Trail Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE DENALI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 51 Miles | 48 Hour | No Shortcuts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 20,536 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 41,072 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is two days and two nights with zero shortcuts, built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA?
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