Soil Mates Trail Race

Lace up your trail shoes for the inaugural Soil Mates Trail Race on February 28, 2026, in Thomaston, GA. This unique event, hosted on a family-owned working cattle farm, offers distances of 50K, 15K, and 5K, inviting runners of all levels to connect with nature and experience the rich Georgia soil. Typical race day conditions in late February see comfortable highs around 64F and lows near 40F, with a low 18% chance of precipitation, creating ideal running weather.

The Soil Mates Trail Race course is a scenic 3.1-mile loop designed to be "good for the soul and your soles," featuring no pavement. Much of the trail winds through open pastures on a five-foot cut path, while approximately 1.2 miles venture into beautiful single track forest trails, complete with engaging twists, turns, roots, and rocks. Each loop presents runnable hills and flat sections, gaining 220 feet of elevation, ensuring a satisfying challenge without being overly technical. Keep an eye out for the local inhabitants, including cows, deer, rabbits, armadillos, and turkeys, adding to the picturesque scenery of this historic 200-year-old farm.

Runners will begin and end their journey in a spacious open pasture at 1037 Trice Cemetery Rd, offering ample free parking and space for crew support. The event is a cupless race, so participants should bring their own hydration systems for refills available near the start/finish and midway through the course. After conquering the trails, 15K and 50K runners can enjoy a complimentary meal from Gaby Cakes and Catering, with options like tacos, fajitas, or nachos, while 5K participants and guests can purchase food to celebrate their accomplishments. With a generous 9-hour cut-off for all distances, the Soil Mates Trail Race promises a refreshing and memorable trail experience.