Ultra Running Hub Winder, GA, United States · Saturday, February 27, 2027
Fort Yargo Thrill In The Hills 54k Race
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, February
Regional 2001-2020 average for February — NASA POWER, grid elevation 279 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 86 | Henry Haden · 03:42:58 | Sandy Lam · 04:27:12 |
| 2025 | 50km | 65 | Andrew Miller · 04:10:00 | Wendy Mader · 04:45:14 |
| 2024 | 50km | 59 | Jerome Gauthey · 04:18:50 | Yumeko Yoshida · 05:09:32 |
| 2023 | 50km | 69 | Tom Kutter · 03:47:50 | Yumeko Yoshida · 05:02:44 |
| 2022 | 50km | 89 | Jonathan Newton · 04:04:00 | Jessica Southers · 04:27:19 |
| 2021 | 50km | 93 | Mark Loudon-Brown · 04:19:00 | Mallory Warren · 04:57:53 |
| 2020 | 50km | 120 | Jon Boy Hager · 03:48:57 | Rachel Doxey · 04:42:40 |
| 2019 | 50km | 109 | Chris Thaxton · 03:59:53 | Cathy Gable · 04:35:04 |
The field grew 32% between 2025 (65) and 2026 (86). 20% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Course notes
- gear With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The Fort Yargo Thrill In The Hills 54k Race is a trail race in Winder, GA, scheduled for February 27, 2027. It offers a 50k distance. The entry fee is US$85.
This race's typical field size is bigger than 75% of 50k fields, making it a larger event among its peers. The course description notes a mix of single and double track off-road terrain, with rolling hills, roots, and some technical sections. The organiser, Dirty Spokes Productions, LLC, has staged 8 editions of this race since 2019, with the most recent in 2026 having 86 finishers.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.