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Helen Holiday Half Marathon

Helen, United States • 12 Dec 2026

Helen Holiday Half Marathon and 10K : Helen, GA

The event is a trail running festival held in Helen, Georgia on December 12, 2026. Two distances are offered:

  • Half marathon (trail, approximately 2,000 ft of climbing, some technical sections)
  • 10K (trail, walkers welcome)

The course is not a road race and is not flat. Distances are approximate and there are no mile markers or age group awards. The half marathon includes technical trails and close to 2,000 feet of climbing; it is not intended for casual walkers. Organizers enforce a 4.5 hour cutoff for the half marathon. There is one aid station for the half at about 8 miles that provides water and Gatorade and is associated with a cutoff.

Race procedures note that participants must follow course markings and be alert at road crossings. No early starts are permitted. The event focuses on a holiday atmosphere and includes items for participants: half marathon and 10K finishers receive a beanie, a finishers pint glass, and a medal. Registration by November 1 guarantees those items. There are no refunds, transfers, or deferments and swag is not mailed. Overall top three male and female finishers receive custom awards. 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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