Early registration ends Saturday for Hogpen Hill Climb

This photo from Jan. 8, 2022, shows runners climbing the hill on their way to Hogpen Gap on the Richard B. Russell Scenic Highway. The 18K is considered one of the toughest races in North America. (photo courtesy Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia)

Early registration ends this Saturday for the 44th Annual Hogpen Hill Climb benefiting Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia.

Known as one of the toughest races in Georgia and the South, maybe in North America, the 18K HogPen Hill Climb and 5K Piglet Run will be held Saturday, January 14, at Unicoi State Park.

Besides the 18K run that starts at 11 a.m., there will be a 5K loop race around Unicoi Lake beginning at the Park’s Beach House area at 9:30 a.m.

The big race will begin at Unicoi State Park and end atop Hogpen Gap on Richard Russell Scenic Highway. Only those who register early are guaranteed a t-shirt.

Runners and walkers make their way around Unicoi Lake in the 5K on Jan. 8, 2022. (photo courtesy Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia)

Fees:
5K – $30 early, $35 regular, $20 students
18K – $60 early, $65 regular, $40 students
Combo (5K and 18K) – $80 early, $85 regular, $55 students.

Please Note: Unicoi State Park charges a $5 per vehicle park fee. For more information about the race go online to runthehogpen.org

All proceeds of the races go toward helping to build houses for the Northeast Georgia Habitat for Humanity.