IronHike Kuwohi | Run, Power Hike, Walk. Solo | Start Here | Amicalola Falls, Georgia | 16.5 Miles | 6,644' Elevation | 12-Hour | Fall December - 6,644 feet of elevation gain across 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase, the entry point for first time Mountain Athletes. - Elevation Endurance Half Marathon - We are redefining race day. Tags: Iron Hike, Trail Half Marathon Plus, 16 Miler, Dec, GA, Dawsonville, North Georgia, Stairs, Staircase, Waterfall, Appalachian Trail, Approach Trail
IronHike Kuwohi | Run, Power Hike, Walk. Solo | Start Here | Amicalola Falls, Georgia | 16.5 Miles | 6,644' Elevation | 12-Hour | Fall December - 6,644 feet of elevation gain across 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase, the entry point for first time Mountain Athletes. - Elevation Endurance Half Marathon - We are redefining race day. Tags: Iron Hike, Trail Half Marathon Plus, 16 Miler, Dec, GA, Dawsonville, North Georgia, Stairs, Staircase, Waterfall, Appalachian Trail, Approach Trail is a running race on December 12–13, 2026 in Dawsonville, GA, with an entry fee of $145.
- Date
- December 12–13, 2026 (106 days to go)
- Price
- $145
- Sport
- Running
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Events
Weather
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
35°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Jasper 1 Nnw, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
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 IronHike Kuwohi | Run, Power Hike, Walk. Solo | Start Here | Amicalola Falls, Georgia | 16.5 Miles | 6,644' Elevation | 12-Hour | Fall December - 6,644 feet of elevation gain across 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase, the entry point for first time Mountain Athletes. - Elevation Endurance Half Marathon - We are redefining race day. Tags: Iron Hike, Trail Half Marathon Plus, 16 Miler, Dec, GA, Dawsonville, North Georgia, Stairs, Staircase, Waterfall, Appalachian Trail, Approach Trail, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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- IronHike Kuwohi | Run, Power Hike, Walk. Solo | Start Here | Amicalola Falls, Georgia | 16.5 Miles | 6,644' Elevation | 12-Hour | Fall December - 6,644 feet of elevation gain across 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase, the entry point for first time Mountain Athletes. - Elevation Endurance Half Marathon - We are redefining race day. Tags: Iron Hike, Trail Half Marathon Plus, 16 Miler, Dec, GA, Dawsonville, North Georgia, Stairs, Staircase, Waterfall, Appalachian Trail, Approach Trail
- Date
- December 12–13, 2026
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What is the IronHike Kuwohi | Run, Power Hike, Walk. Solo | Start Here | Amicalola Falls, Georgia | 16.5 Miles | 6,644' Elevation | 12-Hour | Fall December - 6,644 feet of elevation gain across 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase, the entry point for first time Mountain Athletes. - Elevation Endurance Half Marathon - We are redefining race day. Tags: Iron Hike, Trail Half Marathon Plus, 16 Miler, Dec, GA, Dawsonville, North Georgia, Stairs, Staircase, Waterfall, Appalachian Trail, Approach Trail?
When and where is the IronHike Kuwohi | Run, Power Hike, Walk. Solo | Start Here | Amicalola Falls, Georgia | 16.5 Miles | 6,644' Elevation | 12-Hour | Fall December - 6,644 feet of elevation gain across 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase, the entry point for first time Mountain Athletes. - Elevation Endurance Half Marathon - We are redefining race day. Tags: Iron Hike, Trail Half Marathon Plus, 16 Miler, Dec, GA, Dawsonville, North Georgia, Stairs, Staircase, Waterfall, Appalachian Trail, Approach Trail?
How do I register for the IronHike Kuwohi | Run, Power Hike, Walk. Solo | Start Here | Amicalola Falls, Georgia | 16.5 Miles | 6,644' Elevation | 12-Hour | Fall December - 6,644 feet of elevation gain across 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase, the entry point for first time Mountain Athletes. - Elevation Endurance Half Marathon - We are redefining race day. Tags: Iron Hike, Trail Half Marathon Plus, 16 Miler, Dec, GA, Dawsonville, North Georgia, Stairs, Staircase, Waterfall, Appalachian Trail, Approach Trail?
IronHike Kuwohi | Run, Power Hike, Walk. Solo | Start Here | Amicalola Falls, Georgia | 16.5 Miles | 6,644' Elevation | 12-Hour | Fall December - 6,644 feet of elevation gain across 13,288 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase, the entry point for first time Mountain Athletes. - Elevation Endurance Half Marathon - We are redefining race day. Tags: Iron Hike, Trail Half Marathon Plus, 16 Miler, Dec, GA, Dawsonville, North Georgia, Stairs, Staircase, Waterfall, Appalachian Trail, Approach Trail
Dec 12, 2026