2026 RACE ON SALE 4/7 ... CLICK "WATCH" ABOVE TO BE ADDED
2025 race has sold out and we have shut down the waitlist. If you missed your chance be sure to click "WATCH" for updates when we open up the following year registration.
2026 Volunteer Requirement
All runners participating in the 2026 race will be required to volunteer a minimum of 6 hours at any trail race of your choice (Does not have to be a Run Bum race) OR doing trail maintenance. If you do not meet this requirement you can opt out by paying a $20 fee that will be donated to the Benton Mackaye Trail Association or Georgia SORBA group.
You have up until race day on 3/28/26 to submit your volunteer hours or pay the fee. We have a form that will need to be signed off by whoever you are volunteering with. This will be sent out following registration.
What is the Georgia Death Race?
The iconic Georgia Death Race is a 74ish mile trail running race from Byron Herbert Reece Farm in Blairsville, Ga to Amicalola Falls State Park. Runners are required to carry a 1 lb railroad spike the duration of the race. If you finish, then you throw this nail in the coffin and receive an engraved spike for the completion of your journey. The race has 16,000 ft of climbing and 16,000 ft of descent. It is relentless. The race has been called the "craziest and most fun race East of the Rockies". It continues to be the most watched, sought after, and desired ultra marathon on the East Coast. Come be part of the legendary course and see if you can be one of the 60% who actually finish the race.
Basic Info
Race Start: 5:00am
Race Location: Byron Herbert Reece Heritage Center to Amicalola Falls State Park
Packet Pickup: Amicalola Lodge Friday Night before race
Cutoffs: 25 hours total, with hard cutoffs at aid stations along the way
No pacers are allowed!!
Included in registration: hat & pint glass, additional swag may be purchased at checkout
Pre Race Shuttle: Leaves from Amicalola race morning. It is not included. (Runners may choose to be dropped by crew.) Shuttle can be purchased any time before cutoff February 2024 in the STORE on this page.
Refunds/Credits/Deferal: policy can be found at RunBumTours.com/about
Detailed rules & info >> Runner Handbook located at RunBumTours.com/georgiadeathrace (will be updated in 2024)
Volunteer link coming soon!
Event's current local time: 12:24 AM ET
