The Georgia Death Race
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The Georgia Death Race
The Georgia Death Race is a point to point trail race of about 74 miles in Blairsville, Georgia. The course runs from the Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center to Amicalola Falls State Park and includes approximately 16,000 feet of climbing and 16,000 feet of descent. Runners are required to carry a one pound railroad spike for the duration of the event; finishers may toss the spike into a coffin and receive an engraved spike to mark completion.
The event enforces a 25 hour total time limit with additional hard cutoffs at aid stations along the course. Pacers are not allowed. Packet pickup takes place at the Amicalola Lodge on the night before the race, and a mandatory pre race meeting for runners and crew is held at that packet pickup.
For 2027 there is a volunteer requirement: participants must complete a minimum of 6 hours of volunteering at a trail race or trail maintenance, or they may pay a $20 fee that will be donated to specified trail organizations. Volunteer hours or the fee must be submitted by race day and require a signed form.
Finishing the race in under 24 hours qualifies the runner to enter the Western States Endurance Run lottery for the following year. Registration includes a hat and a pint glass. Run Bum Races maintains limited refund and deferral policies and offers third party SPOT refund protection at checkout. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
