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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

The Twisted Ankle Trail Race takes place at Sloppy Floyd State Park in Summerville, GA, with the event address listed as 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road. The 2026 edition marks the 20th running of the Becky's Bluff course and notes 20 years of donating all proceeds to the park. Registration opens May 1, 2026.

The event offers multiple race distances. Course terrain includes wide trails, some single track, and routes that reach Marble Mine. Runners on the longer distances climb to Becky's Bluff and run a short section on the Pinhoti Trail. The courses include natural trail features such as rocks and roots.

Distances offered include:

5K (about 3.1 miles)
10 Mile
Half Marathon
20 Mile special distance for 2026 only

Race information and detailed course instructions are available from the event organizer. Entrants and directions are provided for the venue at Sloppy Floyd State Park. The description focuses on course format, terrain, distance options, and the event's connection to park fundraising. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Georgia Summerville

Race information

Website

Half Marathon

20 Mile

10 Mile

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

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