The Bootlegger 100 Mile Trail Race

Event overview

The Bootlegger 100 Mile Trail Race takes place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Flovilla, GA (678 Lake Clark Rd). This is the 4th running of the event. Distances offered:

• 100 Mile
• 50 Mile
• Sunday 12 Mile Race

The race benefits Dauset Trails Nature Center and Indian Springs State Park. Organizers are pursuing Western States qualifying status and aim for 100 finishers in 2026; if the event reaches that mark, all finishers would qualify for the lottery for the 2027 race. Registration closes on Fri, Mar 20 at 11:59 PM ET.

Course, aid and policies

The course is a 12.5-mile loop of gently rolling single-track. Lap requirements: 100-mile runners complete the loop 8 times, 50-mile runners 4 times, and 12-mile runners once. There are two well-stocked aid stations and crew access. Aid station supplies include normal snacks and drinks and hot food in the evening (for example soup, hotdogs, grilled cheese); specific food requests are accepted.

All entrants receive a shirt and backpack. All finishers receive a medal; 100-mile finishers receive a buckle. Refund and deferral policy: 100% refund available until December 1, 2025. Entries may be deferred to 2027 until January 1st. After that date there is no refund. Additional notes: a raffle of six $250 prizes is tied to early registration dates and requires completing the 100-mile race to receive a prize. Completing specified races can earn an extra hat or a 400-mile embroidered jacket. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.