Helenback Race Series
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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.
