Fort Yargo Thrill In The Hills
Feb 27, 2027Winder, GA50K, 21K +1
Half Marathon, 7 weeks before race day, 50 mi away, registration open
At a glance
- Date
- Apr 17, 2027
- Location
- Helen, Georgia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 4 mi
- Aid stations
- 7, 2 with crew access
- Registration
- Opens Dec 1, 2026, via ultrasignup.com
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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Come run the beautiful and challenging trails surrounding Helen GA. Stay for post-race party with food, drinks, and music!
Key dates
Registration opens
Dec 1, 2026
Race day
Apr 17, 2027
Pricing
Current price
$-5
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Aid stations
7| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Field Aid Station First aid station on the marathon and half marathon courses. Best location for crew to set up and cheer on runners as they come through. | 2.70 miles | -- | -- | ||
Unicoi Beach Water available at the Unicoi beach (marathon course, mile 4). Half marathon course reaches beach at mile 3.85. Refuel here as the next water station is at mile 9.35. | 4.00 miles | -- | water | ||
Bear Trap Aid Station (Half Marathon outbound) Half marathon outbound stop at mile 4.9. Fully stocked aid station: stock up here as there is no full aid station for the next 3 miles. | 4.90 miles | -- | -- | ||
First Blood Aid Station Water only / very limited aid station. Most difficult aid station to access: limited to what sweepers can hike in. Marathon cutoff: 9:40 AM. If cutoff is missed, runners are directed down the mountain and run ~15 miles to the finish instead of going up Tray Mountain. | 9.35 miles | 9:40 AM | water | ||
Bear Trap Aid Station (Half Marathon return / Marathon) Fully stocked aid station. Half marathon return at mile 7.52. Marathon mile 22.4 cutoff at 1:20 PM, aid station closes at that time. | 7.52 miles | 1:20 PM | -- | ||
Bear Trap Aid Station (Marathon) Marathon cutoff #2 at mile 22.4. Aid station closes at 1:20 PM. Runners must be through by this time (approx 17 min/mile pace required). | 22.40 miles | 1:20 PM | -- | ||
Field Aid Station (Marathon return) Last water stop before the finish on the marathon course, approximately 2.6 miles from the finish. Half marathon cutoff at this station: 12:30 PM. | 24.00 miles | -- | water |
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