Soil Mates Trail Race
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Thomaston, Georgia
- Price $54.00 - $101.70
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, Ultra
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Soil Mates Trail Race on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in the picturesque Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia! This exciting event invites runners of all skill levels to experience the beauty of nature while running on gorgeous trails through a historic family-owned cattle farm. With race distances of 3.1 miles (5k), 9.3 miles (15k), and an exhilarating 31 miles (50k), there’s something for everyone. The course features a mix of open pastures and enchanting forest trails filled with twists, turns, and a variety of wildlife.
Starting at 9:00 am, participants will enjoy a cupless race environment, so be sure to bring your own hydration gear. Each distance offers its unique challenge, with the 5k completing one lap, the 15k tackling three laps, and the 50k conquering ten laps of this beautiful terrain. Don't miss the chance to earn awards for top finishers, enjoy delicious meals from Gaby Cakes and Catering, and take home a long-sleeve shirt if you register by February 8, 2026. Come out, breathe in the fresh air, and connect with fellow running enthusiasts at this unforgettable
Starting at 9:00 am, participants will enjoy a cupless race environment, so be sure to bring your own hydration gear. Each distance offers its unique challenge, with the 5k completing one lap, the 15k tackling three laps, and the 50k conquering ten laps of this beautiful terrain. Don't miss the chance to earn awards for top finishers, enjoy delicious meals from Gaby Cakes and Catering, and take home a long-sleeve shirt if you register by February 8, 2026. Come out, breathe in the fresh air, and connect with fellow running enthusiasts at this unforgettable
Organiser's Description
T-SHIRT DEADLINE HAS PASSED, but registration is open through February 27, 2026.
Get out of the city and join us for the first annual Soil Mates Trail Race. Run on beautiful trails with fresh air, fun running mates, and no pavement over rich Georgia soil. Running on soil is good for the soul and your soles!
Whether you're a road runner who is trail curious, a seasoned trail runner, or a weekend hiker, this race offers options for all levels. The course runs through a family-owned working cattle farm in middle Georgia (between Macon and Columbus) that has been in the family for nearly 200 years. The start/finish point of the 3.1-mile loop is in a large open pasture with plenty of room for free parking and crew set-up along the course. Most of the trail runs through pastures with a five-foot path cut through the grass, marked by guide ropes and arrows. The 1.2 miles of forest trails are beautiful single tracks with plenty of twists, turns, roots, and rocks to keep your attention focused. Keep an eye out for cows, deer, rabbits, armadillos, and turkeys as we gain 220 feet of elevation each loop over runnable hills and flat sections.
All three distances start together at 9:00 am. The 5k runners will run one lap. The 15k runners will run 3 laps and the 50k runners will get to run 10 laps. All runners must finish before the 9-hour cut-off for your results to count.
This is a cupless race. Please bring your own handheld water bottle and/or hydration pack. Water refills will be available near the start/finish area and mid-way through the course.
Race swag includes awards for the first male and female finisher in each race, a long-sleeve shirt for all runners who register by February 8, 2026, and a meal ticket (choice of tacos, fajitas, or nachos, a $10 value) for all the 15k and 50k runners from Gaby Cakes and Catering. 5k runners and guests will have access to the food truck to purchase food after 10:30 am.
Get out of the city and join us for the first annual Soil Mates Trail Race. Run on beautiful trails with fresh air, fun running mates, and no pavement over rich Georgia soil. Running on soil is good for the soul and your soles!
Whether you're a road runner who is trail curious, a seasoned trail runner, or a weekend hiker, this race offers options for all levels. The course runs through a family-owned working cattle farm in middle Georgia (between Macon and Columbus) that has been in the family for nearly 200 years. The start/finish point of the 3.1-mile loop is in a large open pasture with plenty of room for free parking and crew set-up along the course. Most of the trail runs through pastures with a five-foot path cut through the grass, marked by guide ropes and arrows. The 1.2 miles of forest trails are beautiful single tracks with plenty of twists, turns, roots, and rocks to keep your attention focused. Keep an eye out for cows, deer, rabbits, armadillos, and turkeys as we gain 220 feet of elevation each loop over runnable hills and flat sections.
All three distances start together at 9:00 am. The 5k runners will run one lap. The 15k runners will run 3 laps and the 50k runners will get to run 10 laps. All runners must finish before the 9-hour cut-off for your results to count.
This is a cupless race. Please bring your own handheld water bottle and/or hydration pack. Water refills will be available near the start/finish area and mid-way through the course.
Race swag includes awards for the first male and female finisher in each race, a long-sleeve shirt for all runners who register by February 8, 2026, and a meal ticket (choice of tacos, fajitas, or nachos, a $10 value) for all the 15k and 50k runners from Gaby Cakes and Catering. 5k runners and guests will have access to the food truck to purchase food after 10:30 am.
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1037 Trice Cemetery Rd, Thomaston, 30286, GA, United States
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