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, receiving an engraved spike as a memento.

Known as one of the most fun and intense races east of the Rockies, it has a 25-hour cutoff and does not allow pacers. The event is a Western States qualifier and attracts a dedicated community of trail runners. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.