Bucky's Boot Top Prohibition Run

Bucky's Boot Top Prohibition Run

Bucky’s Boot Top Prohibition Trail Run is part of the Southern Singletrack series and takes place at Dowdell’s Knob in F. D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain, GA. The event benefits MercyMed of Columbus and is limited to 75 runners.

The course uses the boot-shaped "Boot Top Loop" and is run as a looped race starting on the east side of the Dowdell’s Knob overlook area. Runners follow Pine Mountain Trail east toward Warm Springs, turn onto the Boot Top Trail to cross Dowdell’s Knob Road, then reconnect to Pine Mountain Trail westbound to return to the start/finish. The loop measures 4.3 miles and consists of rocky, rooty, rolling singletrack with scenic features such as waterfalls, wildlife viewing opportunities, a memorial rock at the 1953 plane crash site, and Elephant Rock near the finish.

Distances

• 7K - one 4.3 mile loop
• 14K - two loops
• 21K - three loops

There are two aid stations at the Boot Top Parking Lot and the Dowdell’s Knob trail intersection offering water, CeraSport, pretzels, chips, fruit chews, and candy. Runners must provide their own water bottle - Georgia spring weather can vary quickly and dehydrated runners may be removed from the course for safety.

Registration is capped at 75 entries and will close before the event. Fees vary by distance with higher rates after March 21, 2026; guaranteed race shirt sizes require registration by March 27, 2026. No transfers, refunds, or deferments are allowed. A $5 parking fee per vehicle applies; Georgia annual state park passes are accepted and parking is limited. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult on course. Overall male and female awards are given for each distance. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.