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Helen Holiday Half Marathon

Helen, United States • 12 Dec 2026

Event overview

The Helen Holiday Half Marathon by Run Bum takes place in Helen, GA on December 12, 2026. Registration opens March 16, 2026. The event offers two distances and is held on trail terrain rather than on roads.

Distances

  • Half marathon (about 13 miles)
  • 10K

Course and rules

The course includes varied and technical trail sections with close to 2,000 ft of climbing on the half marathon. Runners will encounter hiking sections and road crossings. The half marathon has a strict 4.5 hour cutoff; there are no early starts. The half has one water stop at about mile 8 that provides water and Gatorade.

There are no mile markers and no age-group awards. Overall top three male and female finishers receive custom awards. All half marathon and 10K finishers receive a beanie, a pint glass, and a medal; registrants must sign up by November 1 to be guaranteed those items. Race swag is not mailed. There are no refunds, transfers, or deferments. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Helen

Race information

Website Registration
13 mi
Half Marathon
6 mi
10k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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