Southern Fried 50/50
Columbus, United States • 15 Aug 2026
Southern Fried 50/50, Columbus GA
The Southern Fried 50/50 is a trail event held in Columbus, Georgia, based at the Fall Line Trace Psalmond Road trail head. The course follows the Fall Line Trace and connects to the Dragonfly Trail and the Columbus and Phenix City RiverWalk, with views of the Chattahoochee River and Oxbow Meadows. The route passes landmarks such as Columbus State University and the National Infantry Museum.
The event offers multiple distance options:
- 25K
- 50K
- 50 Miler
Field size is limited to 100 runners. Time limits are set at 10 hours for the 50K and 14 hours for the 50 mile distance. Registration closes on Aug 13 at 11:59 PM ET. Parking and packet pickup are located at Midland Elementary School, a short walk from the start line.
Aid stations provide items described as Southern-style comfort food, including fried chicken, Georgia-grown watermelons, and sweet tea. The course combines urban and natural sections along riverfront and trail corridors, offering varied scenery and several municipal and educational landmarks along the way. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.