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Dirty Spokes Iron Hill Fall

Name: Dirty Spokes Iron Hill Fall
Start: 2026-10-24
End: 2026-10-24
Location: Cartersville

Cartersville, United States • 24 Oct 2026

Dirty Spokes Iron Hill Fall - Cartersville, GA

Dirty Spokes Iron Hill Fall is a trail running event at 586 Red Top Mountain Rd SE in Cartersville, Georgia, near the shoreline of Lake Allatoona. The event offers two distance options and is presented as suitable for beginning trail runners.

Distances:

3.8 Miles
7.5 Miles

The course follows sections of lake shoreline and primarily uses an old fire roadbed. The running surface is described as easy to navigate with almost zero roots and rocks. The course is professionally marked and chip timing is provided.

Registration for each distance has a listed entry fee, and race registration includes a soft tri-blend t-shirt and medals for the top three finishers in each age category. Packet pickup is available on race morning. The event is organized as an off-road trail race along scenic lakeside terrain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Cartersville

Race information

Website Registration

8 mi

7.5 Mile Trail Run

4 mi

3.8 Mile Trail Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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