Savannah Rails to Trails 50K

Savannah, United States • 1 Nov 2025

Event overview

The Savannah Rails to Trails 25k/50k was scheduled for November 1, 2025, at Fort Pulaski National Monument, 101 Fort Pulaski Rd., Savannah, GA 31410. The event has been cancelled. Organizers had switched registration to a wait list pending a federal government shutdown that affects access to Fort Pulaski; registration had closed on October 17, 2025. The race offered two distances:

  • 25K
  • 50K

Course, logistics and rules

The course starts in Fort Pulaski and is a loop that also uses the McQueen’s Island rail trail. Trail surfaces include dirt single-track, roots, field, gravel, a short road section, a concrete bridge overpass, and some low-lying or wet areas. The loop length is listed as 7.75 miles and the race had an overall cutoff of 8 hours. Race rules stated that 50k entrants must complete one loop within 4 hours or be moved to the 25k with an unofficial finish; cutting the course or unsportsmanlike conduct results in disqualification. Littering can lead to disqualification and park fines. The event planned three aid stations with water and GU Roctane hydration, finishers medals for completers, and top-three overall awards for male and female finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
Savannah Rails to Trails 50k
25 km
Savannah Rails to Trails 25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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