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Helen Holiday Half Marathon

Name: Helen Holiday Half Marathon
Start: 2026-12-12
End: 2026-12-12
Location: Helen

Helen, United States • 12 Dec 2026

Helen Holiday Half & 10K

The Helen Holiday Half & 10K is scheduled for December 12, 2026, in Helen, GA. It is a trail running event that offers two distances:

Half marathon
10K

Race materials include maps and aid charts and a complete race information section with rules and frequently asked questions. The event listing notes volunteer opportunities as coming soon. A crew and pacer section is also marked as coming soon and is described as including things to see and do in Helen for family and friends.

The event page includes official race photos from 2025, available for viewing and download. Photographs from prior races are presented separately from the race information materials. Materials related to route navigation and aid locations are grouped under maps and aid charts in the race information resources.

All information provided focuses on event logistics and participant resources rather than start times or individual contacts. The description above summarizes the available details for the December trail event in Helen, Georgia. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Helen

Race information

Website

13 mi

Holiday Half

10 km

10k

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

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