Hardest Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE OLYMPUS MONS – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 180 Miles | 84 Hour | Hardest Ultra on Earth | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 72,480 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 144,960 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the hardest ultra on Earth, or Mars, built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
Hardest Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE OLYMPUS MONS – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY takes place at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia on December 9, 2026. The relay event spans 180 miles over 84 hours with teams of two athletes. Participants will encounter 72,480 feet of elevation gain and loss combined, including 144,960 total stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. The race begins at 11:59 PM with an entry price of $1,890.00.
Course & Travel Notes
The Hardest Ultra Marathon Relay takes place December 9, 2026, at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia, an 84-hour team relay covering 180 miles with 72,480 feet of elevation gain and loss shared between two athletes. The race begins at 11:59 PM, approximately 8.5 hours before sunrise at 7:32 AM. Venue elevation is 2,615 feet, and the course includes 144,960 total stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. Typical December weather normals for the area include average highs of 51°F and average lows of 35°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 32% of days; the nearest airport is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (C
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Hardest Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE OLYMPUS MONS – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 180 Miles | 84 Hour | Hardest Ultra on Earth | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 72,480 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 144,960 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the hardest ultra on Earth, or Mars, built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
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When is Hardest Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE OLYMPUS MONS – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 180 Miles | 84 Hour | Hardest Ultra on Earth | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 72,480 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 144,960 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the hardest ultra on Earth, or Mars, built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA?
Hardest Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE OLYMPUS MONS – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 180 Miles | 84 Hour | Hardest Ultra on Earth | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 72,480 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 144,960 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the hardest ultra on Earth, or Mars, built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA takes place on December 9, 2026. The race is held in Dawsonville, Georgia.
Where is Hardest Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE OLYMPUS MONS – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 180 Miles | 84 Hour | Hardest Ultra on Earth | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 72,480 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 144,960 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the hardest ultra on Earth, or Mars, built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA held?
Hardest Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE OLYMPUS MONS – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 180 Miles | 84 Hour | Hardest Ultra on Earth | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 72,480 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 144,960 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the hardest ultra on Earth, or Mars, 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 Hardest Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE OLYMPUS MONS – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 180 Miles | 84 Hour | Hardest Ultra on Earth | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 72,480 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 144,960 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the hardest ultra on Earth, or Mars, built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA?
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