Trail Half Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE KUWOHI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 16.5 Miles | 12 Hour | Start Here | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the tallest waterfall in Georgia and the entry point built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
The IRONHIKE KUWOHI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY takes place at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia on December 12, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM. This team relay event features a 5-mile distance with 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two athletes. The course includes 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase, with 604 stairs per lap. Entry is priced at $270.00 per team.
Course & Travel Notes
IRONHIKE KUWOHI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY takes place December 12, 2026, at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia, at an elevation of 2,615 feet. The 12-hour team relay covers 16.5 miles with 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss shared between two athletes, including 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail above Georgia's tallest waterfall. The race starts at 12:00 PM, approximately 4.5 hours after sunrise at 7:34 AM. Typical December weather normals for the area include an average high of 51°F and average low of 35°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 32% of days. Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport (
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Trail Half Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE KUWOHI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 16.5 Miles | 12 Hour | Start Here | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the tallest waterfall in Georgia and the entry point built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA
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When is Trail Half Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE KUWOHI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 16.5 Miles | 12 Hour | Start Here | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the tallest waterfall in Georgia and the entry point built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA?
Trail Half Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE KUWOHI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 16.5 Miles | 12 Hour | Start Here | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the tallest waterfall in Georgia and the entry point built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA takes place on December 12, 2026. The race is held in Dawsonville, Georgia.
Where is Trail Half Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE KUWOHI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 16.5 Miles | 12 Hour | Start Here | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the tallest waterfall in Georgia and the entry point built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA held?
Trail Half Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE KUWOHI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 16.5 Miles | 12 Hour | Start Here | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the tallest waterfall in Georgia and the entry point 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 Trail Half Marathon Relay | IRONHIKE KUWOHI – TRAIL BUDDY FLEX RELAY | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | Team of 2 Athletes | 16.5 Miles | 12 Hour | Start Here | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 6,644 feet of elevation gain and loss shared across two Mountain Athletes, up and down 604 stairs per lap for a total of 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is the tallest waterfall in Georgia and the entry point built for buddying up. We are redefining race day. 2026 — Dawsonville, GA?
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