Georgia · 18K · 5K
Hogpen Hill Climb
Hogpen Hill Climb is a 18K and 5K event held in Helen, Georgia. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, January 17, 2027. About 600 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 17, 2027
- Location
- Helen, GA
- Field size
- ~600 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, January 17, 2027
- Location
- Helen, Georgia
- Distances
- 18K, 5K
- Field size
- About 600 runners
- Course
- Major climb to Hogpen Gap at 3,485 ft
- Registration
- helenga.org
About the Hogpen Hill Climb
A grueling uphill 18K from Helen to Hogpen Gap that benefits Habitat of Northeast Georgia.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Legendary 47th annual North Georgia mountain hill climb
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Hogpen Hill Climb: common questions
- When is the Hogpen Hill Climb?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, January 17, 2027.
- Where is the Hogpen Hill Climb held?
- In Helen, Georgia.
- What distances does the Hogpen Hill Climb offer?
- 18K and 5K.
- How many people run the Hogpen Hill Climb?
- About 600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Hogpen Hill Climb?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at helenga.org. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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