Amicalola Falls Marathon

Amicalola Falls Marathon, December 5, 2026

The event offers both Half and Full Marathon distances at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, GA. The courses run on park trails that pass through forests, alongside creeks, and provide views of the 729 foot Amicalola Falls.

The course surface is 83% singletrack and 17% gravel or paved. The Full Marathon uses two 13.1 mile loops; each loop includes the 605 steps of the Appalachian Approach Trail in front of the falls. The route is well marked and combines singletrack and gravel paths.

• Full Marathon: two 13.1 mile loops including the Appalachian Approach Trail 605 steps twice
• Half Marathon: one 13.1 mile loop

Support and services include two fully stocked aid stations with food, drinks, and medical support, professional timing, professional media with free race photos and videos, a finisher medal, and race apparel such as a high quality athletic shirt. Awards are given for Overall, Masters, and Age Group categories; overall winners receive a free entry for the following year. The event uses a seven hour time cutoff (16:01 per mile pace).

Registration opens January 15, 2026 and closes December 3, 2026. Race fees are $120 for the Half Marathon and $135 for the Full Marathon. Runners must print and sign the required waiver and bring it to check in. No pacers are allowed; support crews can assist at the finish area. No refunds are issued but entries may be transferred to another racer in the same event until five days before the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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