Last Man Standing Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL - FULL SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 126 Miles | 84 Hour | Every Hour Counts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 50,736 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 101,472 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is on the hour, every hour, until only one Mountain Athlete remains. We are redefining race day. logo
UltraTrail

Last Man Standing Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL - FULL SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 126 Miles | 84 Hour | Every Hour Counts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 50,736 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 101,472 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is on the hour, every hour, until only one Mountain Athlete remains. We are redefining race day. 2026

Date
Wednesday, December 9, 2026
Start time
11:59 PM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $1260
Register on RunSignup

Check registration status on RunSignup.

We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details

Official race website

Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google

Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Answer the Bell - Full - IndividualUltraDec 9, 202611:59 PM$1260–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • $1260 until Dec 9.

Online registration closes Dec 9, 2026, unless the race fills first.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:31 AM, and the Answer the Bell - Full - Individual starts at 11:59 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 9 the day usually runs from 37°F at dawn to 53°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 31% of days. Cold snaps dip to 27°F and hot years reach 64°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 10, 2026)

Organize this race? Add details or a correction

Plan your race

Quick answers

When is Last Man Standing Ultra | IRONHIKE ANSWER THE BELL - FULL SOLO | Amicalola Falls State Park, Georgia | 126 Miles | 84 Hour | Every Hour Counts | Run, Power Hike, Walk. | 50,736 feet of elevation gain and loss up and down 604 stairs, for a total of 101,472 stairs on the AT Approach Trail staircase above Amicalola Falls. This is on the hour, every hour, until only one Mountain Athlete remains. We are redefining race day.?
Wednesday, December 9, 2026, starting at 11:59 PM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $1260 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Dec 9, 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

web2