Fort Yargo Thrill In The Hills

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, 2025! Race Start Times! 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 8:15 a.m. (it worked great this past year and felt like we could increase the cap to the current number we have listed). 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. 8:15 Start! 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 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. A 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 you're 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 2 Person Relay MUST Complete at least 1 Leg of the Race (Relay Exchange Zone will be just down from the Start/Finish Area, Below the Parking Lot, Same as Last Year). 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. A 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 you're 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 just down from the Start/Finish Area, Below the Parking Lot, Same as Last Year). 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. A 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 you're in the city. As a matter of fact, you will come to know why we follow the creed ´Ditch the City´. The half marathon course will be 1 lap! 5 MILE 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. Aid Stations The 2026 Thrill In The Hills 5Mi, 13.1Mi, 50K will Start / Finish at the Nature Center Parking Lot! 13.1 Milers (1 Lap / Hit Each Aid Station 1 Time), 50K Runners (2 Laps / Hit Each Aid Station 2 Times PLUS the 5 Mile Course)! Aid Stations are as follows: 1.5 Miles Wil A Way Road Crossing, 5.05 Miles Near Cabins and Campground Host, 9.65 Miles Primitive Camping Area, 13.1 Miles Just Outside of Nature Center Pavillion (past the Split)