Georgia · 1/2 Marathon · 10K
Helen Holiday Half Marathon by Run Bum
Helen Holiday Half Marathon by Run Bum is a 1/2 Marathon and 10K event held in Helen, Georgia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Helen, GA
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Helen, Georgia
- Distances
- 1/2 Marathon, 10K
- Course
- 2000 ft gain
- Registration
- ultrasignup.com
- Official website
- runbumtours.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: sold out
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EST
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 2000 ft gain, 2000 ft loss (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Course profile — 10K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road; 400 ft gain, 400 ft loss (official course data); Not USATF certified
- Typical race-day weather
- about 34°F at the start, 96% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026)
About the Helen Holiday Half Marathon by Run Bum
The Helen Holiday Half Marathon and 10K is a scenic, hilly trail race in Unicoi State Park near Helen, GA, passing Anna Ruby Falls and a mountain lake. The half marathon climbs roughly 2,000 feet before a long descent back to the start/finish, on a mix of singletrack, gravel, and short paved sections.
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Helen Holiday Half Marathon by Run Bum: common questions
- When is the Helen Holiday Half Marathon by Run Bum?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the Helen Holiday Half Marathon by Run Bum held?
- In Helen, Georgia.
- What distances does the Helen Holiday Half Marathon by Run Bum offer?
- 1/2 Marathon and 10K.
- How do I register for the Helen Holiday Half Marathon by Run Bum?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ultrasignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Helen Holiday Half Marathon by Run Bum?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: sold out.
- What time does the Helen Holiday Half Marathon by Run Bum start?
- 7:30 AM EST.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Helen Holiday Half Marathon by Run Bum?
- about 34°F at the start, 96% humidity, 4 mph wind (based on the 2025 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked September 26, 2026).
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