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.
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. is a running race on December 9–13, 2026 in Dawsonville, GA, with an entry fee of $1260.
- Date
- December 9–13, 2026 (82 days to go)
- Price
- $1260
- Sport
- Running
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Typical Conditions
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
52°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jasper 1 Nnw, 13 mi from the venue.
About Dawsonville, GA
City Elevation
1,313 ft
Nearest Airport
PDK
DeKalb Peachtree Airport · 41 mi
Major Hub
ATL
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport · 59 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at 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., put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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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.
- Date
- December 9–13, 2026
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What is the 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.?
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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.
Dec 9, 2026