Last Man Standing Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL – FULL SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 126 Miles | 84 Hour | Every Hour Counts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 50,736 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 101,472 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is on the hour, every hour, until only one Mountain Athlete remains. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
Last Man Standing Ultra IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL – FULL SOLO is a 126-mile running event held at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia on December 9, 2026, starting at 11:59 PM. Participants run, power hike, or walk on the hour, every hour, until one Mountain Athlete remains. The course involves 50,736 feet of elevation gain and loss traversed up and down 604 stairs, totaling 101,472 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. The entry price is $1260.00.
Course & Travel Notes
The Last Man Standing Ultra starts at 11:59 PM, which is before the 7:32 AM sunrise on race day. In December, typical monthly normals for the venue area include an average high of 51°F and average low of 35°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 32% of days. The venue sits at 2,615 feet elevation. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (Lovell Field) is the nearest airport, located 63.5 miles from Amicalola Falls State Park.
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Last Man Standing Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL – FULL SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 126 Miles | 84 Hour | Every Hour Counts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 50,736 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 101,472 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is on the hour, every hour, until only one Mountain Athlete remains. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
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Race Travel Insurance
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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 Last Man Standing Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL – FULL SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 126 Miles | 84 Hour | Every Hour Counts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 50,736 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 101,472 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is on the hour, every hour, until only one Mountain Athlete remains. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA?
Last Man Standing Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL – FULL SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 126 Miles | 84 Hour | Every Hour Counts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 50,736 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 101,472 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is on the hour, every hour, until only one Mountain Athlete remains. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA takes place on December 9, 2026. The race is held in Dawsonville, Georgia.
Where is Last Man Standing Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL – FULL SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 126 Miles | 84 Hour | Every Hour Counts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 50,736 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 101,472 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is on the hour, every hour, until only one Mountain Athlete remains. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA held?
Last Man Standing Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL – FULL SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 126 Miles | 84 Hour | Every Hour Counts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 50,736 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 101,472 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is on the hour, every hour, until only one Mountain Athlete remains. 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 Last Man Standing Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL – FULL SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 126 Miles | 84 Hour | Every Hour Counts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 50,736 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 101,472 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is on the hour, every hour, until only one Mountain Athlete remains. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA?
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