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Standing Boy Trail Festival

Name: Standing Boy Trail Festival
Start: 2025-10-11
End: 2025-10-11
Location: Columbus

Columbus, United States • 11 Oct 2025

The Standing Boy Trail Festival, taking place in Columbus, GA, features a scenic and challenging running experience on the beautifully designed trails of Standing Boy Trails. Participants can choose between a 50K race, which consists of three loops around the park's perimeter, or a 10-mile race, completing one loop. Runners will have access to fully stocked aid stations and can set up drop bags for the 50K. Each participant will receive a unique medal and a long sleeve shirt. Proceeds from the event benefit the Standing Boy Trail System, and parking is limited, encouraging carpooling. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Columbus

Race information

Website Registration

50 km

50K

10 mi

10 Miler

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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