The Georgia Death Race

The Georgia Death Race is a challenging 74-mile trail ultramarathon held in Blairsville, Georgia, starting at the Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center and finishing at Amicalola Falls State Park. The course features approximately 16,000 feet of both climbing and descent, making it a relentless and demanding race. Runners must carry a 1-pound railroad spike throughout the race, which they ceremoniously throw into a coffin upon finishing, earning an engraved spike as a memento.

Known as one of the most intense and fun races east of the Rockies, it has a 25-hour cutoff with strict aid station deadlines and does not allow pacers. The event is highly sought after, with about 60% of participants finishing. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.