The Big 50 - Pine Mountain, GA
Pine Mountain, United States • 3 May 2026
Event overview
The Big 50 is a point-to-point trail running event at F.D. Roosevelt State Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia. The 2026 edition is the 10th running of the race and uses the Pine Mountain Trail. The course runs from the radio tower trailhead in Warm Springs to the Liberty Bell Pool area inside the state park. Routes for each distance are published on Strava.
Race details
- 50K
- 25K
- 10K
The 50K has aid stations at miles 5, 11, 16, 23, and 29. The 25K has aid stations at miles 5 and 11. The 10K has no aid stations. All runners must carry some form of hydration. Crew access is allowed at all aid stations except the mile 5 station.
A bus shuttle is available for runners who purchase a bus ticket; the shuttle runs from the finish area to the start trailhead. The 10K start and finish are in the same location, so a bus pass is not required for that distance. Participants who register by April 15 receive a hat; all finishers receive a medal. Top three male and female finishers in each race receive awards. First overall in each race receives a free entry to a 2027 Bootlegger Trail race. A free hotdog cookout will be available after the event. Registration closes April 30. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.