The Georgia Death Race
Blairsville, United States • 28 Mar 2026
The Georgia Death Race is a challenging 74-mile trail ultramarathon held in Blairsville, Georgia, starting at the Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center and finishing at Amicalola Falls State Park. The course features approximately 16,000 feet of both ascent and descent, making it a relentless test of endurance. Runners must carry a 1-pound railroad spike throughout the race, symbolizing the race's toughness, which they throw into a coffin upon finishing to receive an engraved spike as a memento. Known as one of the most demanding and popular ultras on the East Coast, the race has a 25-hour cutoff and no pacers are allowed. It also serves as a Western States qualifier. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.