We´re excited to present the 19th Annual Thrill In The Hills at Fort Yargo State Park Trail Running Race.

It's Official... Registration for the Georgia Thrill In The Hills 5Mi/21K/50K (Solo OR Relay) Trail Running Race Opens September 1st, 2024!
We will have a cap on this race of 500 Participants (50K 125 Participants / 21K 250 Participants / 5Mi 125 Participants)! We are placing a cap on this event for 2 reasons... 1 parking availability, 2 getting that amount of runners into the woods. We will be doing a wave start again this year for the 50K (Solo OR Relay) 7:30 a.m. ⁄ 21K 8:00 a.m. / 5 Miler 8:25 a.m. (it worked great this past year and felt like we could increase the cap to the current number we have listed).

Course Info:

50K Race Course (Solo):

This is a great single and double track off-road running experience. The race will start on the street (required for spacing) but will soon lead into the woods. The terrain is made up of a little bit of everything, rolling hills, single track, double track, roots with some technical sections. The course is beautiful and offers something for every runner truly wishing to ´ditch the city´. Nestled in the woods of suburban Atlanta lies a true gem. Well groomed system of trails with gentle slopes and beautiful scenery will leave you breathless (if that doesn't, the 50K will). Once you descend into the woods, you will forget your in the city. As a matter of fact, you will come to know why we follow the creed ´Ditch the City´. 50K course will be 2 laps plus a 5 mile loop! 50K Cut Off Times... (7:30 a.m. Start Time): Must Finish 1st Lap (13.1 Miles) by 11:00 a.m., Must Finish 2nd Lap (13.1 Miles) by 2:30 p.m., Must Finish 3rd Lap (5 Miles) Completed 50K by 3:50 p.m.

50K Race Course (2 Person Relay / Team):

This is a great single and double track off-road running experience. The race will start on the street (required for spacing) but will soon lead into the woods. The terrain is made up of a little bit of everything, rolling hills, single track, double track, roots with some technical sections. The course is beautiful and offers something for every runner truly wishing to ´ditch the city´. Nestled in the woods of suburban Atlanta lies a true gem. Well groomed system of trails with gentle slopes and beautiful scenery will leave you breathless (if that doesn't, the 50K will). Once you descend into the woods, you will forget your in the city. As a matter of fact, you will come to know why we follow the creed ´Ditch the City´. 50K course will be two 13.1 mile laps plus a 5 mile loop (in that order)! Each Person on the 2 Person Relay MUST Complete at least 1 Leg of the Race (Relay Exchange Zone will be at the top of the hill outside the Nature Center Pavillion).

50K Race Course (3 Person Relay / Team);

This is a great single and double track off-road running experience. The race will start on the street (required for spacing) but will soon lead into the woods. The terrain is made up of a little bit of everything, rolling hills, single track, double track, roots with some technical sections. The course is beautiful and offers something for every runner truly wishing to ´ditch the city´. Nestled in the woods of suburban Atlanta lies a true gem. Well groomed system of trails with gentle slopes and beautiful scenery will leave you breathless (if that doesn't, the 50K will). Once you descend into the woods, you will forget your in the city. As a matter of fact, you will come to know why we follow the creed ´Ditch the City´. 50K course will be 2 laps plus a 5 mile loop! Each Person on the 3 Person Relay MUST Complete at least 1 Leg of the Race (Relay Exchange Zone will be at the top of the hill outside the Nature Center Pavillion). Relay Explanation: 1st Runner Starts at 7:30 a.m. and Runs the 21K Loop, when they get back the 2nd Runner Runs the Same 21K Loop, when they get back the 3rd Runner Runs the 5 Mile Loop (Only 1 Runner will be Out on the Course at a Time).

21K Race Course:

This is a great single and double track off-road running experience. The race will start on the street (required for spacing) but will soon lead into the woods. The terrain is made up of a little bit of everything, rolling hills, single track, double track, roots with some technical sections. The course is beautiful and offers something for every runner truly wishing to ´ditch the city´. Nestled in the woods of suburban Atlanta lies a true gem. Well groomed system of trails with gentle slopes and beautiful scenery will leave you breathless (if that doesn't, the 13.1 miles will). Once you descend into the woods, you will forget your in the city. As a matter of fact, you will come to know why we follow the creed ´Ditch the City´. Half marathon course will be 1 lap!

5Mi Race Course:

The race will also start on the street (required for spacing)... we will be on the road for the first .25 miles and then just past the Nature Center Pavillion we will tap into the single track.

Please Note:

- 50K Runners we will have Registration / Packet Pick-Up for this event from 6:00-7:00 a.m. 7:30 Start!
- 21K Runners we will have Registration / Packet Pick-Up for this event from 6:00-7:30 a.m.  8:00 Start!
- 5 Milers we will have Registration / Packet Pick-Up for this event from 6:00-7:30 a.m. 8:25 Start!

When you enter the park (Entrance "A" Main Entrance) drive straight in past the guard shack. Go to the first stop sign (New Visitors Center - Nature Center Pavillion on Left). Start - Finish - Registration will take place at the Nature Center Pavillion!

Race Categories:

Dirty Spokes will be handing out medals and prizes to our overall top 3 male and female finishers for each race. We will also be handing out medals to our top 3 male and female finishers in each age group (14&U, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75&U) – you must be present to receive your medal we will not mail them to you.

Awards:

Awards will be given out when we have enough finishers in to fill the categories. Medals will be given out to the top three finishers in each category. Walkers are encouraged to participate; however, you should be able to complete the 5Mi / 21K ⁄ 50K at a 16 minute mile pace or under to receive an official time.
 
Cost:

5Mi
-Through December 31 -> $40
-January 1 - February 13 -> $45 (LATE)
-Race Day Registration -> $50

21K
-Through December 31 -> $60
-January 1 - February 13 -> $65 (LATE)
-Race Day Registration -> $70

50K (Solo)
-Through December 31 -> $90
-January 1 - February 13 -> $100 (LATE)
-Race Day Registration -> $110

50K (Relay Team 2 Person)
-Through December 31 -> $115
-January 1 - February 13 -> $125 (LATE)
-Race Day Registration -> $135

50K (Relay Team 3 Person)
-Through December 31 -> $125
-January 1 - February 13 -> $135 (LATE)
-Race Day Registration -> $145

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