Helen Holiday Trail Half Marathon / 10 k
What
This is an incredibly fun, safe and scenic. While this is not a flat race you’re rewarded with views. You run around a picturesque lake, by the jaw dropping Anna Ruby Falls and on miles of beautiful single track. Every year we have more women than men and offer runners craft beer at the finish. It’s a trail race with beer and views! Seasoned veterans and trail newbies alike, get ready for one of the most beautiful half marathons you'll ever run!
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This race is a hiker friendly event
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There is a a 6 hour cutoff for the half marathon and a 4 hour cutoff for the 10k
What's Included
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hat or beanie
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medal for the half marathon
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pint glass
When/Where
Saturday December 12, 2020 - 7:30 AM
Unicoi State Park, 1788 Highway 356, Helen, GA 30545
Parking is $5 per vehicle cash only
Weekend Schedule
Friday, December, 11, 2020 - 4:30 PM to 8:00 PM Packet pickup (non-mandatory) at
the start/finish line
Unicoi Bottoms Rd Helen, GA 30545
34°43'11.7"N 83°43'25.0"W
34.719909, -83.723604
Packet pickup 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM
Pre-race meeting 7:15 AM
Race starts at 7:30 AM (wave 1)
If you are looking at the waves on your phone, scroll down to see wave buttons
Directions
To get to the start finish from Helen, GA.
GA-17 N/GA-75 N/N Main St to GA 356, stay on GA 356 for two miles, turn right on Bottoms Rd
The start/finish is located at the big field on Bottoms Rd within Unicoi State Park.
Race Information
This is walker friendly course but you still must meet cutoffs. The biggest cutoff is the first one to the Anna Ruby Falls parking lot 4.5 miles into the race. You have 75 minutes to do this! NO EARY STARTS! You are responsible for following course markings. There are road crossings, be alert for passing cars. We welcome back of the packers but to make the cutoff you might need to be run / walking the flats and downhills. Post race party / hang out at Bigg Daddys from 11:30 AM till we are finished!
Where to stay
The beautiful Unicoi State Park & Lodge is the perfect place to stay, just a short walk from the start/finish area!!
RunBum Tours does not issue refunds, transfers, or deferments!
If you're interested, please send us an email at info@runbumtours.com