The Conquer - Dawsonville, GA
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Event
The Conquer is a backyard ultra held on December 6, 2025, at Amicalola Falls State Park in Dawsonville, Georgia (418 Amicalola Falls State Park Rd). The loop starts at the top of the falls, follows the East Ridge trail down to the lower parking area, picks up the Mountain Laurel trail, then returns via the AT Approach trails and 605 steps back to the top. The course is fully marked and course maps are provided.
Registration opens 2/1/2025 and closes 12/1/2025. The event uses a revised prize structure for 2025: prize money is allocated by sex based on the number of same-sex registrants. Examples listed by the organizer include $5,000 for the last woman if 50 women sign up and $10,000 for the last man if 100 men sign up. Each entrant is given a $100 bill to carry during the race; runners who drop out place their bill in a glass case for the overall winner.
Format and rules
Runners repeat the same marked loop every hour until one person remains. Each loop must be completed within one hour. A whistle warning is given before each hourly start; all runners must be in the starting corral at the hourly start or face disqualification. No late starts or pacers are allowed; support crews may assist at the finish area. Runners may not leave the venue between loops. Organizers provide a 10x10 space for a tent or table, free park admission and parking, timing services, snacks and water, photos, and custom "Did Not Win" medals for non-winners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.