IronHike Appalachian Trail Approach Fall Series 2026
- Date Thu 10th December 2026 - Sun 13th December 2026
- Time 12:00AM EST
- Location Dawsonville, Georgia
- Price $180.00 - $2,520.00
- Races 17 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at the IronHike Appalachian Trail Approach Fall Series 2026, taking place from December 10th to December 13th in the stunning landscapes of Dawsonville, Dawson. This premier mountain staircase endurance series invites outdoor enthusiasts to push their limits in a variety of elevation-based trail events. Whether you choose to hike, power-hike, or run, you'll have the option to trek solo, buddy up, or join a trail family in a FlexRelay format. Participants can select from an impressive range of durations, including 12, 24, 48, 72, or even up to 84 hours of continuous trail trekking, all while striving to reach your target elevation. Don't miss this chance to experience the thrill of the great outdoors and challenge yourself amidst the breathtaking beauty of the Appalachian Trail!
Organiser's Description
This is the world's premier mountain staircase endurance series.
Push your limits in hard elevation-based trail events. Hike, power-hike, or run. Trek solo, with a buddy or trail family in a FlexRelay.
Choose 12, 24, 48, 72, or up to 84 hours of continuous trail trekking to reach your target elevation.
Push your limits in hard elevation-based trail events. Hike, power-hike, or run. Trek solo, with a buddy or trail family in a FlexRelay.
Choose 12, 24, 48, 72, or up to 84 hours of continuous trail trekking to reach your target elevation.
Races
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Answer the Bell - Basic - Individual
Sat 12th December 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$360.00
14,496 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 24 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 28,992 Total Stairs round trip. One lap per hour, every hour, on the hour. 24-hour event. -
Answer the Bell - Full - Individual
Thu 10th December 2026 (12:00AM EST)
$1,260.00
50,736 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 84 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 101,472 Total Stairs round trip. One lap per hour, every hour, on the hour. 84-hour event. -
Kuwohi - Individual
Sat 12th December 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$180.00
6,644 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 11 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 13,288 Total Stairs round trip. 12-hour event. -
Kuwohi - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)
Sat 12th December 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$270.00
6,644 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 11 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 13,288 Total Stairs round trip. 12-hour event. 2-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other after the fact. Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Kuwohi - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)
Sat 12th December 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$360.00
6,644 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 11 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 13,288 Total Stairs round trip. 12-hour event. 3 or 4-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other after the fact. Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Double Kuwohi - Individual
Sat 12th December 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$360.00
13,288 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 22 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 26,576 Total Stairs round trip. 24-hour event. -
Double Kuwohi - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)
Sat 12th December 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$540.00
13,288 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 22 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 26,576 Total Stairs round trip. 24-hour event. 2-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other after the fact. Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Double Kuwohi - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)
Sat 12th December 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$720.00
13,288 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 22 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 26,576 Total Stairs round trip. 24-hour event. 3 or 4-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other after the fact. Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Denali - Individual
Fri 11th December 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$720.00
20,536 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 34 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 41,072 Total Stairs round trip. 48-hour event. -
Denali - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)
Fri 11th December 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$1,080.00
20,536 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 34 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 41,072 Total Stairs round trip. 48-hour event. 2-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other after the fact. Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Denali - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)
Fri 11th December 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$1,440.00
20,536 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 34 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 41,072 Total Stairs round trip. 48-hour event. 3 or 4-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other after the fact. Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Everest - Individual
Thu 10th December 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$1,080.00
29,596 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 49 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 59,192 Total Stairs round trip. 72-hour event. -
Everest - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)
Thu 10th December 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$1,620.00
29,596 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 49 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 59,192 Total Stairs round trip. 72-hour event. 2-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other after the fact. Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Everest - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)
Thu 10th December 2026 (12:00PM EST)
$2,160.00
29,596 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 49 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 59,192 Total Stairs round trip. 72-hour event. 3 or 4-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other after the fact. Each individual has to register after the first registration and fee is paid to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Olympus Mons Ultra - Powered by Skratch Labs - Individual
Thu 10th December 2026 (12:00AM EST)
$1,260.00
72,480 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 120 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 144,960 Total Stairs round trip. 84-hour event. -
Olympus Mons Ultra - Powered by Skratch Labs - Trail Buddy (Team of 2)
Thu 10th December 2026 (12:00AM EST)
$1,890.00
72,480 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 120 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 144,960 Total Stairs round trip. 84-hour event. 2-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other after the fact. Each individual has to register after the first registration to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver. -
Olympus Mons Ultra - Powered by Skratch Labs - Trail Family (Team of 3 or 4)
Thu 10th December 2026 (12:00AM EST)
$2,520.00
72,480 Feet Elevation Gain and Loss. 120 Laps. 604 Stairs up and 604 stairs down per lap. 144,960 Total Stairs round trip. 84-hour event. 3 or 4-Person FlexRelay. Your team manages the number of laps each Mountain Athlete does. No min or max laps per person. Perfect for teams of differing skill and fitness levels. One person pays the whole registration fee and the team settles up with each other after the fact. Each individual has to register after the first registration to have each Mountain Athlete sign the event waiver.
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418 Amicalola Falls State Park Road, Dawsonville, 30534, GA, United States
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