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Hogpen Hill Climb 18K

Name: Hogpen Hill Climb 18K
Start: 2027-01-16
End: 2027-01-16
Location: Helen

Helen, United States • 16 Jan 2027

Run The Hogpen – Hogpen Hill Climb 18K

Run The Hogpen is a race event organized by Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia and held in Clarkesville, Georgia. The program includes the Hogpen Hill Climb 18K alongside shorter races, and recent editions list results and photos for 2025 and 2026.

All race proceeds go to fund operating expenses for Northeast Georgia Habitat for Humanity, including building houses. The event page and published results note sponsors for the 2026 edition and attribute race photography to VS Photography.

Distances offered at the event include:

18K Hogpen Hill Climb
5K Georgia Mountain Coaster
5K Piglet

The organizer is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. Results and overall standings for recent years are published, and event materials reference sponsors and community partners. Information is presented on the event pages and related race result documents. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Helen

Race information

Website

18 km

Hogpen Hill Climb 18k

5 km

Cool River Tubing 5k

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

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