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Race Overview
The Helenback Marathon offers runners a challenging and scenic trail experience through the picturesque landscapes surrounding Helen, Georgia. Starting and finishing near the Chattahoochee River, participants navigate a course that includes a 400-foot climb into Unicoi State Park, traverses the Bottoms Loop Trail, crosses the Smith Creek Dam, and offers views of Anna Ruby Falls. The marathon features a 7-hour time limit, with aid stations approximately every 4–6 miles, and concludes with a celebratory post-race gathering.
WikipediaFAQ
When is the 2026 Helenback Marathon?
The 2026 Helenback Marathon will be held on Saturday April 18, 2026.
Is the Helenback Marathon a Boston Marathon Qualfier?
No, the Helenback Marathon is NOT a Boston Marathon qualifier.
What is the time limit for the Helenback Marathon?
The time limit for the Helenback Marathon is 7 hours.
Helenback Marathon Weather History
Helenback Marathon Weather Averages
Average Temp: 62°, Average Low: 51°, Average High: 72°
| Time | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
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| Temp | 53° | 54° | 57° | 59° | 63° | 65° | 67° | 68° |
| Feel | 53° | 53° | 56° | 59° | 62° | 65° | 67° | 69° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 3mph | 4mph | 4mph | 6mph | 9mph | 8mph | 9mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 50° | 51° | 51° | 51° | 50° | 49° | 49° | 48° |
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Helenback Marathon 2025
Apr 12, 2025
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 40°, High: 59°
| Time | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 40° | 40° | 42° | 45° |  48° | 52° | 54° | 56° |
| Feel | 40° | 37° | 40° | 42° | 46° | 52° | 54° | 56° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 2mph | 4mph | 3mph | 6mph | 5mph | 7mph | 8mph | 11mph |
| Dew | 36° | 35° | 35° | 35° | 34° | 33° | 33° | 31° |
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Helenback Marathon 2024
Apr 20, 2024
Partly cloudy throughout the day with morning rain.
Low: 59°, High: 72°, Light Rain
| Time | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 63° | 63° | 65° | 62° |  64° | 68° | 72° | 71° |
| Feel | 63° | 63° | 65° | 62° | 64° | 68° | 72° | 71° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | light | - | - | - |
| Wind | 1mph | 3mph | 4mph | 9mph | 6mph | 3mph | 10mph | 7mph |
| Dew | 61° | 61° | 61° | 59° | 59° | 59° | 58° | 57° |
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Helenback Marathon 2023
Apr 22, 2023
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain clearing later.
Low: 47°, High: 66°, Heavy Rain
| Time | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 56° |  55° | 54° | 54° | 56° | 59° | 61° | 61° |
| Feel | 56° | 55° | 54° | 54° | 56° | 59° | 61° | 61° |
| Rain | light | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 4mph | 5mph | 3mph | 5mph | 10mph | 9mph | 14mph | 11mph |
| Dew | 55° | 54° | 52° | 50° | 48° | 45° | 41° | 37° |
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Helenback Marathon 2022
Apr 23, 2022
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 50°, High: 78°
| Time | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 50° | 53° | 61° | 68° | 73° | 75° | 76° | 77° |
| Feel | 50° | 53° | 61° | 68° | 73° | 75° | 76° | 77° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 0mph | 0mph | 0mph | 4mph | 11mph | 12mph | 11mph | 11mph |
| Dew | 48° | 51° | 54° | 54° | 54° | 53° | 52° | 53° |
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Helenback Marathon 2021
Apr 24, 2021
Partly cloudy throughout the day with rain.
Low: 48°, High: 63°, Heavy Rain
| Time | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 50° | 48° | 48° | 51° | 52° | 54° | 55° | 56° |
| Feel | 50° | 45° | 45° | 51° | 52° | 54° | 55° | 56° |
| Rain | light | light | light | moderate | heavy | light | light | light |
| Wind | 6mph | 7mph | 7mph | 13mph | 16mph | 11mph | 12mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 42° | 45° | 47° | 49° | 50° | 51° | 51° | 52° |
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Helenback Marathon 2019
Apr 27, 2019
Clear conditions throughout the day.
Low: 41°, High: 77°
| Time | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 41° | 44° | 52° | 57° | 61° | 64° | 67° | 70° |
| Feel | 41° | 44° | 52° | 57° | 61° | 64° | 67° | 70° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 1mph | 1mph | 3mph | 1mph | 4mph | 4mph | 3mph | 8mph |
| Dew | 36° | 38° | 40° | 35° | 34° | 30° | 33° | 33° |
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Helenback Marathon 2018
Apr 14, 2018
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 61°, High: 75°
| Time | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 61° | 62° | 63° | 65° | 68° | 70° | 70° | 72° |
| Feel | 61° | 62° | 63° | 65° | 68° | 70° | 70° | 72° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 6mph | 6mph | 9mph | 10mph | 12mph | 14mph | 12mph | 10mph |
| Dew | 55° | 56° | 56° | 56° | 57° | 57° | 57° | 57° |
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Helenback Marathon 2017
Apr 29, 2017
Partly cloudy throughout the day.
Low: 65°, High: 84°
| Time | 7AM | 8AM | 9AM | 10AM | 11AM | 12PM | 1PM | 2PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temp | 65° | 66° | 70° | 74° | 79° | 81° | 82° | 84° |
| Feel | 65° | 66° | 70° | 74° | 79° | 83° | 84° | 87° |
| Rain | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Wind | 4mph | 3mph | 3mph | 3mph | 7mph | 7mph | 6mph | 9mph |
| Dew | 64° | 65° | 67° | 67° | 67° | 65° | 66° | 66° |
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