The Georgia Death Race

Blairsville, United States • 28 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Georgia Death Race is a trail running event in Blairsville, Georgia, that finishes at Amicalola Falls State Park. The listed distance is 74 miles. The race requires runners to carry a 1 lb railroad spike for the duration of the event; finishers throw the spike into a coffin and receive an engraved spike. The organizer states a roughly 60% finish rate.

Course and rules

The course includes about 16,000 ft of climbing and 16,000 ft of descent. The race has a total cutoff of 25 hours, with hard cutoffs at aid stations. No pacers are allowed. Running the race in under 24 hours qualifies the finisher for one entry into the Western States Endurance Run lottery for 2027. Course records are listed as Female: 13:31:29 and Male: 11:26:54 (for the current 74 mile course).

Logistics and requirements

Packet pickup is at Amicalola Lodge the Friday night before the race. Registration includes a hat and a pint glass; additional items may be available at checkout. For 2026, registered runners must submit at least six hours of volunteer service at a trail race or trail maintenance, or pay a $20 opt-out fee that will be donated to specified trail organizations. Maps, aid station breakdowns, and cutoff details are provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

74 mi
74 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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