Southern Fried 50/50

Midland, United States • 15 Aug 2026

Event overview

The Southern Fried 50/50 is a trail ultramarathon event in Columbus, Georgia. The course runs from the Fall Line Trace at the Psalmond Road trailhead and connects to the Dragonfly Trail and the Columbus and Phenix City RiverWalk, with sections alongside the Chattahoochee River. The route passes Oxbow Meadows, Columbus State University, and the National Infantry Museum. Packet pickup and parking are at Midland Elementary School. The event has a field limit of 100 runners. Organizers note summer heat can be a factor. Aid stations include fried chicken, Georgia-grown watermelons, and sweet tea.

Distances and cutoffs

  • 25K
  • 50K
  • 50 miles

Cutoff times are 10 hours for the 50K and 14 hours for the 50-mile distance. Registration is listed as closing before the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miles
50 km
50k
25 km
25k
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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