24 Hours at Lake Z

Dahlonega, United States • 6 Sep 2025

The 24 Hours at Lake Z is a timed trail running event held at Lake Zwerner in Dahlonega, GA. Participants can choose from 24-hour, 12-hour, or 6-hour race options. The course is a 4.63-mile lollipop loop featuring rocky and rooty terrain, steep climbs and descents, runnable ridge lines, and water crossings, with 303 feet of elevation gain per loop. A fully stocked aid station offers unique amenities such as late-night sliders, vegan smoothies, and a pancake breakfast at sunrise. The event supports the local community by donating part of the proceeds to the Lumpkin County Park and Recreation youth sports scholarship fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

24 hr
303 m+
24 Hour
12 hr
12 Hour
6 hr
6 Hour
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