Pine Mountain Trail Run
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Event
The Pine Mountain Trail Run is scheduled for Sunday, December 7, 2025, at FDR State Park in Pine Mountain, Georgia. The event is organized by the Georgia Ultrarunning & Trailrunning Society (GUTS) and marks the race's 45th year since it began in November 1980. Net proceeds support FDR State Park and Georgia State Parks. Distances offered:
- 19 miles
- 40 miles
Course and logistics
Both courses run on the Pine Mountain Trail system with a start and finish at the Liberty Bell park area. The route follows rocky single-track trails with rolling hills rather than major climbs. Trail surface is often rocky and leaf-covered; runners may encounter minor stream crossings that are roughly ankle deep. The course will be well marked. Checkpoints and named waypoints on the courses include Buzzard’s Roost, Fox Den, Mollyhugger and Dowdell’s Knob at stated mile points.
Registration and fees are posted by distance, with different early and late pricing and a $5 member discount for GUTS members. The event policy states no refunds, transfers, or deferrals. Parking is at Liberty Bell Park (pool-side and other designated areas) with a state parking pass required to be displayed; vehicles must be parked completely off the road. Packets must be picked up in person; they will not be mailed. GPX routes and race plans are available on platforms such as Strava and UltraPacer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
