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 featuring the East Ridge trail, Mountain Laurel trail, and the Appalachian Trail Approach with 1,065 feet of elevation gain and 605 steps. 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 upon dropping out, contributing to the grand prize. Separate divisions for men and women encourage participation, with prize money based on registration numbers. The event offers a tough, competitive atmosphere amid scenic, mountainous terrain. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.