Everesting Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE EVEREST – TRAIL FAMILY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 3-4 Athletes | 73.5 Miles | 72 Hour | Earn Every Descent | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 29,596 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 59,192 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the self-powered Everesting alternative, built for your crew. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
Everesting Ultra Marathon Relay is a running event held December 10, 2026, at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia. The 5-mile distance is completed by a team of three to four athletes over 72 hours, with 29,596 feet of elevation gain and loss distributed across participants. The course involves repeatedly ascending and descending 604 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls, totaling 59,192 stairs. The race starts at 12:00 PM and costs $2,160.00 per entry.
Course & Travel Notes
Sunrise on race day occurs at 7:33 AM, with the Everesting Ultra Marathon Relay starting at 12:00 PM in Dawsonville, Georgia. December typical monthly weather normals show an average high of 51°F and average low of 35°F, with measurable precipitation on 32% of days. The venue sits at 2,615 feet elevation, and Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is located 63.5 miles away. The 73.5-mile, 72-hour team relay covers 29,596 feet of elevation gain and loss across 3 to 4 athletes, with 59,192 total stairs on the AT Approach Trail above Amicalola Falls.
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Everesting Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE EVEREST – TRAIL FAMILY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 3-4 Athletes | 73.5 Miles | 72 Hour | Earn Every Descent | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 29,596 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 59,192 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the self-powered Everesting alternative, built for your crew. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Dawsonville, GA. A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing. Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it, and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run 5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no additional coverage needed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When is Everesting Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE EVEREST – TRAIL FAMILY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 3-4 Athletes | 73.5 Miles | 72 Hour | Earn Every Descent | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 29,596 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 59,192 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the self-powered Everesting alternative, built for your crew. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA?
Everesting Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE EVEREST – TRAIL FAMILY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 3-4 Athletes | 73.5 Miles | 72 Hour | Earn Every Descent | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 29,596 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 59,192 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the self-powered Everesting alternative, built for your crew. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA takes place on December 10, 2026. The race is held in Dawsonville, Georgia.
Where is Everesting Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE EVEREST – TRAIL FAMILY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 3-4 Athletes | 73.5 Miles | 72 Hour | Earn Every Descent | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 29,596 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 59,192 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the self-powered Everesting alternative, built for your crew. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA held?
Everesting Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE EVEREST – TRAIL FAMILY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 3-4 Athletes | 73.5 Miles | 72 Hour | Earn Every Descent | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 29,596 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 59,192 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the self-powered Everesting alternative, built for your crew. 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 Everesting Ultra Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE EVEREST – TRAIL FAMILY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 3-4 Athletes | 73.5 Miles | 72 Hour | Earn Every Descent | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 29,596 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 59,192 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the self-powered Everesting alternative, built for your crew. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA?
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