The Conquer - Dawsonville, GA
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The Conquer (Dawsonville, GA)
The Conquer is a backyard ultra held at Amicalola Falls State Park on December 5, 2026. The event uses a repeating loop format: each runner has one hour to complete a roughly 3.6-mile loop with about 1,025 ft of elevation gain, repeating the loop every hour until only one runner remains. The loop begins at the top of the falls, follows the East Ridge trail down to the lower parking area, continues on the Mountain Laurel trail, and returns via the AT Approach with 605 steps back to the top.
Prize structure and awards are provided. A grand prize of $1,000 will be awarded to the last man standing and $1,000 to the last woman standing. If the event exceeds the record of 36 loops, the final runner receives an additional $1,000. Achievement awards include the "Marathon from Hell" for completing 8 loops, "Full Day of Hell" for 24 loops, and "Everest in One Day" for 29 loops. Participants who do not win receive a DNW medal.
Logistics and rules include a printed, signed waiver required at check-in; no pacers are allowed though support crews may assist at the finish area; no refunds are issued but entries may be transferred to another racer in the same event until 15 days before the event. The organizer provides free park admission and parking, timing services, snacks and water, and race photos. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
