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H9 Dragon

Name: H9 Dragon
Start: 2026-08-22
End: 2026-08-22
Location: Blairsville

Blairsville, United States • 22 Aug 2026

H9 Dragon at Vogel State Park

H9 Dragon is a club event held at Vogel State Park in Blairsville, GA. The event is organized by the H9 trail club and runs along the Duncan Ridge course. This edition uses the name H9 Dragon to allow multiple events under the H9 trail club.

Distances offered:

50 Miler
Marathon

Participation requires H9 trail club membership. Membership is handled separately from event registration to allow results management and multiple club events. The event is run as a non-profit club activity and follows Forest Service rules for use of the Duncan Ridge area.

The entry fee is intended to cover day-use and event costs, including award medals, a t-shirt, site rental, food, and logistical support. The organizer states fees reflect actual costs; labor and HAE equipment use are donated. Finisher medals are stainless steel, laser-cut, and produced in a local machine shop.

Registration is open and closes on Sat, Jul 4 at 11:59 PM ET. The event description notes potential future variations, such as the possibility of an additional fat-ass style event, depending on interest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Blairsville

Race information

Registration

50 mi

50 Miler

Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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