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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
The Backyard Ultra IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL – BASIC SOLO takes place at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia on December 12, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM. The 36-mile event covers 14,496 feet of elevation gain and loss across 28,992 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. Participants may run, power hike, or walk, and the race continues in backyard ultra format until a participant stops. Entry is $360.00.
Course & Travel Notes
IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL – BASIC SOLO is a 36-mile backyard ultra format race held at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia on December 12, 2026, with a 12:00 PM start time, which is after the 7:34 AM sunrise. The course features 14,496 feet of elevation gain and loss totaling 28,992 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls at a venue elevation of 2,615 feet, and continues until participants stop. Typical December weather normals for the location show an average high of 51°F and average low of 35°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 32% of days. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is located
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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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
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Frequently Asked 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. 2026 — 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA takes place on December 12, 2026. The race is held in Dawsonville, Georgia.
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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA is held at 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd in Dawsonville, Georgia.
Where can I find hotels near 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. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA?
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