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Twisted Ankle Trail Race

Name: Twisted Ankle Trail Race
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-12
Location: Summerville

Summerville, United States • 12 Sep 2026

Twisted Ankle Trail Race - Summerville, GA

The Twisted Ankle Trail Race in Summerville, Georgia is scheduled for September 12, 2026 at Sloppy Floyd State Park. The 2026 event marks the 20th running of the Becky's Bluff course and twenty years of donating proceeds to the park. For 2026 only, a special 20 mile distance is offered that includes two ascents of Becky's Bluff.

Course terrain includes wide trails, some single track, climbs up to Marble Mine, and a short section on the Pinhoti Trail. Runners should expect rocks and roots on portions of the course. The event lists multiple distance options and entry fees vary across available options.

Registration closes on September 1. The event location is given as 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road, Summerville, GA.

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

20 miles offered as the Double The Fun 20 Year Special
Half marathon
10 mile
5K

United States Georgia Summerville

Race information

Website Registration

20 mi

Double the Fun 20 Year Special

13 mi

Half Marathon

10 mi

10 Miler

5 km

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

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