Helenback Race Series
Helen, United States • 17 Apr 2027
Helenback Race Series : Helen, GA
The Helenback Race Series is a trail running event held in Helen, Georgia, with courses that start and finish on a field adjoining the Chattahoochee River. The event program includes the following distances:
- Marathon
- Half Marathon
- 4 mile
- Kids .25 mile (no registration required)
Course terrain uses the trails surrounding Helen. Marathon and half marathon courses have multiple aid stations, with aid expected approximately every 4-6 miles. Runners who need more frequent supplies are advised to carry their own water or food.
Packet pickup and bib/t-shirt collection are available Friday evening at the start/finish area and on race day at the start/finish area. A mandatory pre-race meeting is held 20 minutes before each race to review the course and safety information.
Parking is available at the start/finish field for about 150 cars. When that lot fills, overflow parking is provided across the river at the outlet mall, with a walk of about 0.25 mile back to the start field. Detailed driving directions note entry to Helen on Highway 17/75/Main Street and turning onto Brucken Strasse just past a Circle K at the intersection.
The marathon and half marathon have strict cutoff policies and specific cutoff points on course. Any runner who does not meet a cutoff will be transported back to the start. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.