Helenback Race Series

Helen, United States • 18 Apr 2026

Distances

The event offers three distances:

  • Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • 4 Miler

Event Information

The races take place on trails around Helen, Georgia. All races start and finish on a field adjoining the Chattahoochee River. There is a mandatory pre-race meeting 20 minutes before each start. A post-race party includes food, drinks, and music.

Registration and Fees

Registration closes on a specified date. Members of the organizing group, GUTS, receive a discount on entry fees.

Logistics

Packet and bib pickup is available on Friday afternoon and starting early on race day Saturday at the start/finish area. Parking is available for about 150 cars at the start/finish field, with overflow parking at a nearby outlet mall approximately a 0.25-mile walk away.

The event has a lodging partnership with Unicoi State Park, which offers various accommodation types a few minutes from the race site.

Aid Stations and Cutoffs

The Marathon and Half Marathon courses have several aid stations approximately every 4-6 miles. Strict cutoff times are enforced for these distances at specific course points to manage volunteer safety and course support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
4 mi
4 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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