48th Annual Hogpen Hill Climb 18K and Cool River Tubing 5K

** Event T-shirts are only guaranteed if you register for the early bird special, by 1/3/2027, availability for those who registered after will be on a first come first serve basis at package pick up race day!**

This 48th annual event features an 18K run known as one of the toughest races in Georgia and the South...maybe in North America!

Hogpen Hillclimb Room Block

“Great news!  The Holiday Inn Express of Helen will be the host hotel for the 48^th Hogpen Hillclimb 18k and Cool River Tubing 5k.  Pre-Race Registration and Packet Pick-up will be held in the Holiday Inn Express’ Conference Room and special room rates are available to all race participants who wish to arrive early and stay for the weekend – but rooms are limited so act now to take advantage of special room pricing.  

The Start/Finish line for the 5k and Start for the 18k will still begin at the River Pavilion –which is basically across the street from the Holiday Inn Express if you are unfamiliar with the area. 

So, book now and enjoy the weekend in Helen while supporting Habitat For Humanity of NE GA!”

 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 10:00 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.