The Toughest Backyard Ultra

Event Details

Date: Saturday, Dec 6, 2025

Time: 8:00 AM

Location: Amicalola Falls State Park Rd, Dawsonville, GA

Registration Information

Registration closes on Mon, Dec 1 @ 11:59 PM ET. The entry fee is $150, which includes a $100 cash prize for participants to carry and other expenses.

Race Format

Each runner will have 1 hour to complete the loop. If a runner drops out, they must surrender their cash. The last person standing at the end will win the majority of the prize money. All runners must be in the starting corral 30 minutes before the race begins.

Rules

• No late starts are permitted.
• Participants must remain on marked trails.
• No pacers are allowed, but support crews can assist at the finish area.

Free admission and parking to the park are included.

Awards

The event features prize money awarded based on participation numbers in male and female categories, with $10,000 going to the last runner standing.