Backyard Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL - BASIC SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 36 Miles | 24 Hour | Until You Stop | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 14,496 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 28,992 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is a backyard ultra format that only ends when you stop. We are redefining race day. 2026
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Start time
- 12:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Dawsonville, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $360
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Answer the Bell - Basic - Individual | Ultra | Dec 12, 202612:00 PM | $360 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $360 until Dec 11.
Online registration closes Dec 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:33 AM, and the Answer the Bell - Basic - Individual starts at 12:00 PM. The start sits about 1,350 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 12 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 32% of days. Cold snaps dip to 28°F and hot years reach 63°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534Map
- Course
- Trail
- Start elevation
- About 1,350 feet
- Distances
- Ultra
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 12, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Backyard Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL - BASIC SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 36 Miles | 24 Hour | Until You Stop | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 14,496 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 28,992 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is a backyard ultra format that only ends when you stop. We are redefining race day.?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026, starting at 12:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $360 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 11, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- What distances can I run?
- Ultra.
- Where does it start?
- 418 Amicalola Falls Lodge Rd, Dawsonville, GA 30534.
From the organizers
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