Dirty Spokes Iron Hill Fall

Emerson, United States • 24 Oct 2026

Dirty Spokes "Iron Hill" 7.5/3.8 Mile Trail Run

The event is a trail run at Red Top Mountain State Park in Cartersville, Georgia, held on October 24, 2026. It is part of the Dirty Spokes series and presented by Chateau Elan. Two distances are offered:

  • 7.5 miles
  • 3.8 miles

Course and logistics

The course is run in a clockwise direction. The route moves from the parking lot into single and double track trails and follows an old fire road bed. A course map and GPS files are provided. Registration and packet pickup take place at the Iron Hill Trail parking lot. Race entries are capped at 275 participants due to parking availability and trail capacity. Georgia State Parks requires a $5.00 parking fee per car or a yearly pass.

Entry, shirts and awards

Entry fees for the 7.5 mile are $45 through October 20, $50 October 21-22, and $55 on race day. Entry fees for the 3.8 mile are $40 through October 20, $45 October 21-22, and $50 on race day. Event shirts are a tri-blend tri blend style, offered in men’s and women’s sizes; shirts are not guaranteed for late or race day registrants. Medals and prizes are awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers and to masters winners, plus top three in standard age groups; recipients must be present to receive medals. Walkers may participate but must finish at a 16-minute-per-mile pace or faster to receive an official time. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

8 mi
7.5 Miles
4 mi
3.8 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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