The Conquer - Dawsonville, GA
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THE CONQUER : Dawsonville, GA : December 5, 2026
THE CONQUER is a backyard ultra held at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, GA and organized by Warrior Adventure Racing. The event uses a loop course that begins at the top of the falls, follows the rugged East Ridge trail down to the lower parking area, picks up the Mountain Laurel trail, and returns via the AT approach trail, including a long stair climb of 605 steps. The loop is about 3.6 miles with roughly 1,025 feet of elevation gain.
Format and basic rules are consistent with the backyard ultra concept: each runner must complete the loop within 60 minutes and be back at the start before the next hour begins. All runners must be in the starting corral before the top of each hour; late starts are not allowed. The course is fully marked and cutting is not permitted. Between loops runners may use their break time to eat, change clothes, tend to feet, use the port-a-potty, rest or nap, but they may not leave the venue or start a loop early. No pacers are allowed; support crews may assist at the finish area.
Logistics include a 10x10 spot or table area under the race tent for each runner and on-site amenities such as free park admission and parking, timing services, snacks and water, free photos, and custom DNW medals.
Prizes and achievement awards: $1,000 to the last man standing and $1,000 to the last woman standing, awards for set loop milestones (8, 24, 29 loops), and an additional $1,000 if the event exceeds the 36-loop record. All nonwinning finishers receive DNW medals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
