
From the Organizer
This is a great beginner trail running race. The course and venue is super scenic as it winds along the lake Allatoona shoreline! The course terrain is an old fire roadbed, and the running surface is easy to navigate (almost zero roots and rocks)!
There are two distance options 7.5 Miles and 3.8 Miles to choose from.
Packet Pick Up is from 6:30-7:30 / Race Starts at 8:00 a.m. Sharp!
Race registration includes (but not limited to), super soft tri-blend t-shirt, chip timing, professionally marked course, medals for the top 3 in each age category, and an awesome off road running experience! Complete details: www.dirtyspokes.com
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
74°
Typical Low
42°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Cartersville.
Host City
Population
23,617
as of 2023
Elevation
769 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 36 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Dirty Spokes Iron Hill (Fall)
Oct 24, 2026