The Georgia Death Race

Blairsville, United States • 28 Mar 2026

Event overview

The Georgia Death Race takes place on March 28, 2026 in Blairsville, GA. The event is a trail ultramarathon of approximately 74 miles, running from the Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center to Amicalola Falls State Park. The course includes about 16,000 ft of climbing and 16,000 ft of descent. The 2026 race is listed as sold out, with a waitlist open until 6/1/25.

Race details

Runners must carry a 1 lb railroad spike for the duration of the race; finishers throw that spike into a coffin and receive an engraved spike. The event has a total time limit of 25 hours, with hard cutoffs at aid stations. Pacers are not allowed. Registration includes a hat and a pint glass; additional items may be purchased. Packet pickup is at Amicalola Lodge the Friday night before the race. Runners in 2026 must document a minimum of six volunteer hours at a trail race or trail maintenance activity or pay a $20 opt-out fee that will be donated to the Benton Mackaye Trail Association or Georgia SORBA. Running the 2026 race in under 24 hours qualifies the entrant for one ticket to enter the Western States Endurance Run 2027 lottery. Course records are listed as 13:31:29 for the female record and 11:26:54 for the male record (on the current 74 mile course). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

74 mi
16000 m+
74 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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