IronHike Amicalola Falls Appalachian Trail Approach Fall 2026

The race.

IronHike Amicalola Falls Appalachian Trail Approach Fall 2026 offers seven distance options ranging from 16 to 180 miles, held December 9, 2026, in Dawsonville, Georgia. The event features stair-climbing endurance challenges with vertical gains up to 72,480 feet. Participants can compete solo, as trail buddies in pairs, or as trail families in four-person teams using a self-managed pacing format. Registration discounts include $50 off with code reg50, 50% off for buddy pairs with code buddy50, and $70 off for veterans, military, and first responders with code brave70. The event accepts participants from teens to age 70.