
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)
- Location
- Dawsonville, Georgia
- Entry fee
- From $1260
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Answer the Bell - Full - Individual | Ultra | Dec 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)
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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
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