The Conquer - Dawsonville, GA

Dawsonville, United States • 6 Dec 2025

The Conquer in Dawsonville, GA, is a challenging backyard ultra trail running event held at Amicalola Falls State Park. Runners tackle a rugged 4.1-mile loop with 1,065 feet of elevation gain, starting at the top of the falls and following the East Ridge, Mountain Laurel, and Appalachian Trail Approach trails, including 605 steps back to the start. Each hour, participants must complete the loop within 60 minutes, continuing until only one runner remains.

Unique to this race, each runner carries a $100 bill throughout, which they forfeit if they drop out, contributing to the grand prize. Separate divisions and prize money encourage female participation. The event offers a tough, competitive atmosphere with overnight endurance testing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

4 mi
1065 m+
4.1 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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