Bucky's Boot Top Prohibition Run

Pine Mountain, United States • 11 Apr 2026

Event overview

Bucky’s Boot Top Prohibition Trail Run is the 6th annual Southern Singletrack race held at Dowdell’s Knob, F. D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain, GA (2970 GA Highway 190). The event benefits MercyMed of Columbus and is listed as Southern Singletrack Race #2. The race is capped at 75 runners; no additional spots will be released once full. Registration closes April 8, 2026. No transfers, refunds, or deferments are allowed.

Course and distances

The race uses the boot-shaped "Boot Top Loop" with a 4.3-mile loop of rocky, rooty, rolling singletrack. Notable features along the course include waterfalls, wildlife sightings, a memorial rock at the 1953 plane crash site, and "Elephant Rock" before the finish. Distances offered:

  • 7K - 1 loop
  • 14K - 2 loops
  • 21K - 3 loops

Logistics

Two aid stations are on course: Boot Top Parking Lot and Dowdell’s Knob trail intersection. Stations will offer water, CeraSport, pretzels, chips, fruit chews, and/or candy. Runners must bring their own water bottle; dehydrated participants may be removed from the course for safety. A $5 parking fee per vehicle applies, with self-pay boxes and acceptance of Georgia annual state park passes. Overall male and female awards are given for each distance. Guaranteed race shirt size cutoff is March 27, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Half Marathon
21k
14 km
14k
7 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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