Huff N Puff Half Marathon
Huff N Puff Half Marathon offers a cold but beautiful trail run with a fun atmosphere and repeat runners.
Race Date
Jan 16, 2027
Location
Jackson, GA
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, January 16, 2027
- Location
- Jackson, Georgia
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi) + 5K trail run
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Trail
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Huff N Puff Half Marathon winds through long, scenic trails in Jackson, Georgia, offering a beautiful, albeit often cold, race-day experience. Typical race-day temperatures hover between 34–53°F, with a runner noting it was a frigid 16 degrees.
Despite the chill, the atmosphere is described as fun and lively, attracting many repeat participants. The race features a trail course, as indicated by its "Trail (Unpaved)" designation and a runner review mentioning "long, winding trails."
While specific historical data like field size or the number of states represented isn't provided, the race is noted for its steady field trend and high marks in scenery and production, suggesting a well-regarded event for trail enthusiasts.
Race-provided description
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Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
trail
Scenery
Forest
Surface
Dirt Trail
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.0%
Also Offers
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
3 timing sources · 8 photos
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 53°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
34°
Afternoon (High)
53°
Ideal racing weather — cool and comfortable
0.1"
Precipitation
11 mph
Wind
67%
Humidity
Race Photos
Frequently asked
When is the Huff N Puff Half Marathon?
The Huff N Puff Half Marathon is held on Saturday, January 16, 2027.
Where does the Huff N Puff Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Jackson, Georgia.
What distances does the Huff N Puff Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles), plus 5K trail run.
Is the Huff N Puff Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Huff N Puff Half Marathon is a rolling hills, loop course course.
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