The Georgia Death Race
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The Georgia Death Race
The Georgia Death Race is a trail running event organized by Run Bum on March 27, 2027, in Blairsville, GA. The point to point course runs from the Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center to Amicalola Falls State Park and covers approximately 74 miles.
Runners must carry a 1 lb railroad spike for the duration of the event; finishers are invited to throw that spike into a coffin and receive an engraved spike to mark completion. The course includes about 16,000 ft of climbing and 16,000 ft of descent. The event enforces a 25 hour total cutoff with additional hard cutoffs at aid stations and does not allow pacers.
Logistics include packet pickup at Amicalola Lodge the night before the race, and a pre race shuttle that departs from Amicalola which is not included in standard registration. Registration includes a hat and a pint glass; additional merchandise may be purchased.
For 2027 entries there is a volunteer requirement: participants must log a minimum of six hours of volunteer service at any trail race or perform trail maintenance, or they may opt out by paying a $20 fee that will be donated to the Benton Mackaye Trail Association or Georgia SORBA. Volunteer hours or the opt out fee must be submitted by race day using a form signed by the supervising organization.
Finishing the race in under 24 hours earns a ticket to enter the lottery for the Western States Endurance Run 2028. The event maintains a waitlist for additional entrants. The organizer’s refund and deferral policy effective 8/25/2026 limits refunds and transfers except in specified circumstances, and third party SPOT refund protection is available at checkout. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
