Pine Mountain Fest Half/10k/5k

Pine Mountain Fest Half/10K/5K

Get ready for a race that feels like a true getaway. The Man O’ War Trail Half Marathon takes you through the natural beauty of Pine Mountain, Georgia, on one of the area’s most scenic routes. With rolling terrain, peaceful wooded views, and that small-town charm you can’t fake, this is the kind of race that makes you forget you’re working hard (until mile 10 😅).

Whether you’re chasing a PR, building endurance, or just here for the experience, this half marathon delivers the perfect mix of challenge and beauty. Expect a well-supported course, great energy, and a finish line you’ll be proud to cross.

Come run Pine Mountain—where the trail does the talking and the miles fly by.

Race Highlights

• Scenic Trail Running: Scenic trail running on the Man O’ War Trail.
• Beautiful Views: Beautiful Pine Mountain views + fresh air.
• Inclusive: Great for first-timers and seasoned runners.
• Community Vibe: Supportive race-day vibe + strong community feel.

Event Schedule

• Start Time: Half Marathon at approximately 8AM: The cut off for the Half is 4 hours. 5K will start at approximately 8:15.
• Packet Pickup: Packet pick up will take place at the baseball field in Pine Mountain on Saturday (race morning) from 6:00am-7:30am.
• Late Registration: Athletes can register for late registration at either packet pick up. The cost is $95.
• Race Bibs: Bibs must be worn on the front of your body and remain unfolded for proper timing and be visible at the finish.

Aid & Support

• Aid Stations: There will be 4-5 aid stations along the half course approx 1.5-2 miles apart. Portapotties, Cerasport, water, gels, pickle juice, coke, pretzels/chips, etc will be available.
• Pacers: There will be lead and sag cyclists for each race and pacers for the half marathon in 15 min increments.
• Awards: Awards to top 3 finishers in the 5K and Half. Overall Male/Female 3 deep, age groups (19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, etc) for the 5K and Half Marathon. Finisher medals for all participants, for all races.
• Award Ceremony: Awards for the 5K will be at approximately 9:30am, Half Marathon at approx 11am. Award times are subject to change based on average finish times.

Travel Information

• Hotel Accommodations: There are several hotels in the Pine Mountain area as well as AirBnbs.
• Directions: From Atlanta take I-85 south to I-185. Take I-185 south to exit 42 (Hwy 27). Go left on Hwy 27 to Pine Mountain.
• Refund Policy: We do not offer refunds for races. With supporting documentation and under extreme circumstances you may contact Tricolumbusga@gmail.com to see if a deferral is possible.
• Weather Policy: In the event of inclement weather, there are no “rain dates” for TriColumbusGA events. Your safety is of our utmost concern.

Contact us at tricolumbusga@gmail.com for any questions and check out our other races at https://tricolumbusga.com/. Detailed race information will be sent out via email the week of the race and will be posted on the Facebook TriColumbusGa page.

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On behalf of TriColumbusGA and Pine Mountain, I look forward to welcoming you!

Train Hard, Race Safe,
Joanne Cogle
Race Director