24 Hours at Lake Z
Dahlonega, United States • 6 Sep 2025
24 Hours at Lake Z takes place in Dahlonega, Georgia, offering 24-, 12-, and 6-hour endurance options around Lake Z. The course is a 4.63-mile lolipop loop featuring steep climbs and descents, rocky and rooty sections, runnable ridge lines, water crossings, and about 800 feet of elevation gain per lap. The start/finish sits at the pavilion on the Hwy 52 side, with gear loaded into a tent city and shuttle transport to the parking area. Aid stations are fully stocked and include race-day upgrades like sliders, vegan smoothies, and a pancake breakfast at sunrise. Proceeds support the Lumpkin County Park and Rec scholarship fund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.