Fort Yargo Thrill in The Hills
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Fort Yargo Thrill In The Hills : February 14, 2026
Fort Yargo Thrill In The Hills is a trail running event at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder, Georgia on February 14, 2026. The event is organized as off-road trail races with the following distances:
- 5 Miles
- 13.1 Miles (21K)
- 50K (solo or relay, 2-person or 3-person teams)
The race is listed as the 19th annual edition and is presented by Chateau Elan. Registration opens September 1, 2025, and closes on the day of the event.
Course, support and awards
Courses use a mix of single-track and double-track trails with rolling hills, roots and some technical sections. The 50K consists of two 13.1-mile laps plus an additional 5-mile loop. The half marathon is one 13.1-mile lap. The 5-mile course begins on road for the first 0.25 mile, then joins single track. Aid stations are positioned at approximately 1.5 miles (Wil A Way road crossing), 5.05 miles (near cabins and campground host), 9.65 miles (primitive camping area) and 13.1 miles (just outside the Nature Center Pavilion). Races start and finish at the Nature Center parking/ pavilion area; relay exchange zones are located near the start/finish area.
Awards include medals and prizes for top finishers overall and in age-group categories; medals are distributed in person only. Registration benefits and race items include chip timing and event shirts; 50K and 21K entries also include finisher mugs and stocked or drink aid stations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
