Helen Holiday Half Marathon by Run Bum

Please come and join us for our 3rd Annual RECOVERY RUN!

The event will take place in beautiful downtown Clarkesville, Ga. Saturday, May 3rd, 2025. Race Starts this year at 9:00 am.

Start/Finish location: Pitts Park Clarkesville, Ga. 30523

REGISTRATION MUST BE DONE ONLINE PRIOR TO THE EVENT. WE WILL NOT BE DOING ON SITE REGISTRATION THIS YEAR. REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE AT 5:00 pm ON MAY 22, 2026.

Bring your friends & family and come support Homestead Women’s Recovery Residence as we kick off our Saturday with a 5k/Fun Run!

We will have music, drinks, and TONS OF FUNNNN! Prizes will be given to the 1, 2, & 3rd place overall winners. First 50 participants to register will be guaranteed a race shirt.

Whether you're an avid runner or this is your first event, we welcome ALL! The course CAN be walked. The course is relatively flat with a few inclines and goes through downtown Clarkesville, Pitts Park, & The Clarkesville Greenway.

The 2025 Lake Burton Fun Run will take place on July 5th (Saturday of the fireworks)!

The gun goes off at 9AM sharp at Moccasin Creek State Park, so please give yourself ample time to park at Laprade's Marina and grab a shuttle (hay ride) to the starting line. Car-pooling and boat travel is STRONGLY encouraged. We'll see you at the starting line!

If you have questions, please contact Michael Minton at lakeburtonfunrun@gmail.com or Starr Dowell at finishwelltiming@gmail.com

The Goat Cliff Road Race is a thrilling one-mile challenge on a paved road that begins on Acorn Creek Road, nestled along the picturesque shores of Lake Burton in Clayton, Georgia. This race features a challenging 500-foot climb in elevation up the famous Sonya Road, making it perfect for runners seeking both a physical and visual treat. Participants will be rewarded with breathtaking views of Lake Burton, renowned for its serene beauty, million dollar homes and crystal-clear waters. Not to mention the stunning North Georgia Mountains views.

Whether you're a seasoned athlete or a nature enthusiast, the Goat Cliff Road Race promises an unforgettable experience amid the splendor of the mountains.

ALL PROCEEDS ARE DONATED TO THE LOCAL VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT!! THANK YOU FOR ANY SIGNUPS AND DONATIONS!

Finisher T-Shirt included

Medals will be awarded to the top finishers in SIX divisions:

*Men’s Division

*Women’s Division

*Kid’s Division UPDATE

Happy to announce that due to the high number of youth registrations, we’re thrilled to announce three separate Kid’s Divisions, each with its own medal opportunities:

•Little Kids – 8 & under (The Little Goats)

•Growing Kids – Ages 9 & 10 (The Young Billies)

•Big Kids – Ages 11–13 (The Mountain Goats)

Note: Goat Cliff is a private road and community normally not open to the public. Join us for this exclusive event as the gates open for this epic challenge

Sign up today as space is limited because parking is limited. You will be provided with parking instructions closer to race day.