Soil Mates Trail Race

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

• Registration: T-SHIRT DEADLINE HAS PASSED, but registration is open through February 27, 2026.
• Event: Join us for the first annual Soil Mates Trail Race.
• Location: 1037 Trice Cemetery Rd, Thomaston, GA.
• Website: For more details, visit Soil Mates Trail Race.

🌳 Course Details

• Trail Setting: The race takes places on beautiful trails, away from the city.
• Course Type: A 3.1-mile loop on a family-owned cattle farm with rich Georgia soil.
• Trail Conditions: Most of the trail runs through pastures with clear paths and some challenging forest trails.
• Wildlife: Watch for cows, deer, rabbits, armadillos, and turkeys while running.

⏰ Race Format

• Start Time: All three distances start together at 9:00 am.
• Race Distances: 5k (1 lap), 15k (3 laps), and 50k (10 laps).
• Time Limit: All runners must finish before the 9-hour cut-off.
• Elevation: The course features a total of 220 feet of elevation gain per loop.

💧 Hydration and Supplies

• Cupless Race: This is a cupless race: bring your own handheld water bottle or hydration pack.
• Water Refills: Available near the start/finish area and mid-course.

🎖️ Awards and Swag

• Finisher Awards: Recognitions for the first male and female finisher in each race.
• Shirts: Long-sleeve shirt for all runners who register by February 8, 2026.
• Food Tickets: Meal ticket for 15k and 50k runners: choices include tacos, fajitas, or nachos.
• Food Truck: 5k runners and guests can purchase food from the food truck after 10:30 am.