Hogpen Hill Climb 18K and Georgia Mountain Coaster 5K
Events:
- : Hogpen Hill Climb 18K and Georgia Mountain Coaster 5K :
Race Date:
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Start Time:
Location:
Riverside Park
Address:
600 Edelweiss Strasse
City:
Helen
State/Terr:
Georgia
Zip:
30545
Country:
USA
Race Website:
https://habitatnega.org/run-the-hogpen/
Registeration:
Description:
This 47th annual event features an 18K run known as one of the toughest races in Georgia and the South...maybe in North America!
All proceeds of the races go to fund operating expenses (i.e. building houses) for the Northeast Georgia Habitat for Humanity. Fees: 5K - $30 early, $35 regular, $20 students...18K - $60 early, $65 regular, $40 students...Combo (run 5K and 18K) - $80 early, $85 regular, $55 students.
Event details and schedule
PLEASE NOTE* Registration will be at the pavilion on the north side of Riverside Park (across the street from Big Daddy’s), in the event of inclement weather, registration may be moved the Helen FestHalle. Besides the 18K run that starts at 9:30 a.m. there is also a 5K loop race that will begin at the Festhalle in downtown Helen at 8:00 a.m. Other features of the races are: 1) baggage check-in for those in the 18K that want some warm clothes at the finish atop Hogpen Gap and 2) a quality race event shirt. No personal vehicles are allowed at he finish line area.All proceeds of the races go to fund operating expenses (i.e. building houses) for the Northeast Georgia Habitat for Humanity. Fees: 5K - $30 early, $35 regular, $20 students...18K - $60 early, $65 regular, $40 students...Combo (run 5K and 18K) - $80 early, $85 regular, $55 students.
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