Amicalola Falls Marathon

Amicalola Falls Marathon

Saturday, Dec 5, 2026 @ 8:30 AM

Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA

Dawsonville, GA

Website: warriorraces.com

Registration closes: Thu, Dec 3 @ 11:59PM ET

Details

Full and Half Marathon route in the famous Amicalola Falls State Park which boasts miles of trails, catering to various fitness levels and preferences. The park's trails meander through lush forests, alongside bubbling creeks, and offer stunning views of the 729-foot Amicalola Falls—the tallest cascading waterfall in Georgia.

Race Highlights

• Breathtaking Georgia Views: Explore spectacular waterfalls, overlooks, and mountain vistas.
• Trail Composition: 83% singletrack and 17% gravel or paved
• Generous Time Cutoffs: 7-hour limit so everyone has a better chance to finish (16:01/mi pace)
• Exceptional Aid Stations: 2 fully stocked stations with food, drinks, and medical support.
• Diverse Trail Composition: Yes, you will climb the famous Appalachian Approach Trail steps twice during your journey in front of the falls.
• Well-Marked Route: Clearly flagged and signed routes for easy navigation.
• Professional Media Coverage: Free race videos and photos documenting your journey.
• Attractive Medals: Real World Class Medals made from medal, not wood.
• Custom Awards: Distinct awards for Overall, Masters, and Age categories.
• Quality Race Swag: Receive a high-quality athletic shirt.

Schedule

• Marathon Start: 8:30am Cut-off is 8 Hours or 4:30pm.
• Half Marathon Start: 8:30am Cut-off is 4:30pm.

Package Pick

Pick-up Saturday, December 6, Starting at 7:30am Start Location inside the Park.

Course Description

Two 13.1 mile loops make up the full marathon including the 605 steps of the Appalachian Approach Trail up the falls. Signs and flagging mark the entire course (3,200 feet of elevation gain/loss) for the Half Marathon and (6,400 feet of elevation gain/loss) for the Full Marathon course. The race starts at the top of the Falls and runs down the East Ridge Trail to the Mountain Laurel Trail which leads back to the Appalachian Approach Trail and then up the 605 steps to the top of the falls. From here runners will travel the Len Foote Trail north to the Hike Inn. Over to the Appalachian Approach Trail and back to the start finish.

What We Provide

• Challenging ultra trail run with the best views in North Georgia and Amicalola Falls.
• Full media teams will produce professional race photos for the entire race which will be available to racers after the race for free.
• Race shirt (unisex tee) or race hat.
• (2) Fully stocked aid stations.
• Finisher Medal
• Professional timing services.

Awards

Overall winners and top 3 in each age class for both races.

Rules

No cutting of the designed course. All flags must be punched to receive credit for the entire course. Listen and follow all instructions from race staff / medical personnel during the race. Be courteous to other runners and day hikers. Crew access at the start/finish area only. No littering. Take in, take out. Trekking poles are allowed. No Pacers allowed in the event.

Refund Policy

No refunds will be issued; however, you may transfer your entry to another racer in the same event without a penalty until 5 days before the event. You are responsible for finding a person interested in buying your entry as well as working out payment with them. Entries do not transfer to other events nor do they transfer year to year. Contact [email protected] to transfer entries.