Join us for the 14th annual Helen Holiday Trail Race by Run Bum Races
2026 Registration Opens on March 16th at 10am!
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Additional Information
Cutoff time for the is 4.5 hours! NO EARLY STARTS! You are responsible for following course markings. Be alert and aware of passing cars at road crossings. We welcome back of the packers! .
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Any questions -- please email
INFO@RunBumTours.com
We do not mail swag. There are no refunds, transfers or deferments.
Race schedule!
All race info on RunBumTours.com
About the Helen Holiday Half
This is meant to be a fun and scenic trail race. While this is not flat the views are worth it. A great into to Run Bum Races / Trail running. You will hike in spots but it’s fun, safe and beautiful! Normally this race is 50% + female.
This race is all about the holidays and having a good time!
All half marathon and 10k runners get a medal.
YOU MUST REGISTER BY NOVEMBER 1ST TO BE GUARANTEED A MEDAL.
This is not a road race. There are no mile markers or age group awards. the half marathon has close to 2,000 ft of climbing and is NOT flat.
Overall top three male and female get unique custom awards for races
See course map and information on runbumtours.com all distance is ish.
Hiker friendly race of sorts
The 10k we welcome walkers. The half marathon if you're a fast hiker you can do but we keep a strict 4.5 hour cutoff time to hike the entire 13 mile course which features 2,000 ft of climbing and some technical trails. You should be able to hike it in that time but thats if youre in shape for hiking that far and on mountain trails. The half marathon is not for walkers or folks who are going couch to half marathon or folks who do not regularly go on trails trying to walk this. We have one water drop for the half at approx 8 miles in with a cut off. It will have water and Gatorade.
Refunds/Deferments
Refund & Deferral Policy
EFFECTIVE 8/25/2026-Run Bum Races does not offer refunds, transfers, race credits, or deferrals, except for the limited circumstances outlined in our full Refund & Deferral Policy.
If you would like refund protection, SPOT Refund Protection must be purchased through UltraSignup at the time of checkout.
**SPOT cannot be added after registration/checkout is complete. SPOT is a third-party service offered through UltraSignup and is not administered or controlled by Run Bum Races.
**Any questions regarding SPOT coverage, eligibility, claims, or refunds must be directed to UltraSignup/SPOT.
Outside of our limited exceptions for pregnancy, military obligations, or the death of an immediate family member, the only option for a Run Bum race deferral/credit is to volunteer an event for a minimum of 8 hours for a 50k or longer distance & a minimum of 6 hours for distances less than 50k.
Participants who registered prior to 8/25/2026 remain subject to the policy in effect at the time of their registration.
Please refer to our full Refund & Deferral Policy at www.runbumtours.com under the FAQ section for complete terms and details.
Event's current local time: 9:19 AM ET
