Hardest Ultra Marathon | IRONHIKE OLYMPUS MONS – SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 180 Miles | 84 Hour | Hardest Ultra on Earth | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 72,480 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 144,960 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the most elevation of any ultra under 200 miles on Earth. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
The Hardest Ultra Marathon IRONHIKE OLYMPUS MONS – SOLO takes place on December 9, 2026, at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia. The 180-mile solo event starts at 11:59 PM and allows running, power hiking, and walking. Participants gain and lose 72,480 feet of elevation over 604 stairs repeated on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls, totaling 144,960 stairs. Entry is $1260.00.
Course & Travel Notes
Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia sits at 2,615 feet elevation. The IRONHICK OLYMPUS MONS – SOLO begins at 11:59 PM, before the 7:32 AM sunrise. December typically brings average highs of 51°F and lows of 35°F, with measurable precipitation on 32% of days. The nearest airport is Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, 63.5 miles from the venue.
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Hardest Ultra Marathon | IRONHIKE OLYMPUS MONS – SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 180 Miles | 84 Hour | Hardest Ultra on Earth | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 72,480 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 144,960 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the most elevation of any ultra under 200 miles on Earth. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
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When is Hardest Ultra Marathon | IRONHIKE OLYMPUS MONS – SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 180 Miles | 84 Hour | Hardest Ultra on Earth | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 72,480 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 144,960 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the most elevation of any ultra under 200 miles on Earth. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA?
Hardest Ultra Marathon | IRONHIKE OLYMPUS MONS – SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 180 Miles | 84 Hour | Hardest Ultra on Earth | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 72,480 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 144,960 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the most elevation of any ultra under 200 miles on Earth. 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 | IRONHIKE OLYMPUS MONS – SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 180 Miles | 84 Hour | Hardest Ultra on Earth | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 72,480 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 144,960 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the most elevation of any ultra under 200 miles on Earth. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA held?
Hardest Ultra Marathon | IRONHIKE OLYMPUS MONS – SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 180 Miles | 84 Hour | Hardest Ultra on Earth | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 72,480 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 144,960 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the most elevation of any ultra under 200 miles on Earth. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA is held at 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd in Dawsonville, Georgia.
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