Bucky's Boot Top Prohibition Trail Run
Join us for the 5th Annual Bucky's Boot Top Prohibition Trail Run, a Southern Singletrack favorite! This looped race takes place on the famous boot-shaped "Boot Top Loop", starting on the east side of the Dowdell’s Knob overlook area. Runners will: Start on Pine Mountain Trail heading east toward Warm Springs. Turn left onto the Boot Top Trail, cutting back up and over Dowdell’s Knob Road. Reconnect to Pine Mountain Trail westbound, looping back to the start/finish. This 4.3-mile loop features rocky, rooty, and rolling singletrack, with scenic highlights like waterfalls throughout the park, wildlife sightings, a memorial rock at the 1953 plane crash site, and the iconic "Elephant Rock" before the finish line.
Whether you’re running one loop or three, this race captures the heart of spring trail running in Georgia. Stick around afterward to soak in the sweeping views of "The Valley" from Dowdell’s Knob overlook.
Distances & Loops
- 7K – 1 loop
- 14K – 2 loops
- 21K – 3 loops
This race is capped at 75 runners and will sell out. Once it’s full, no additional spots will be released.
Registration & Swag
Cost:
7K: $55 (before March 22, 2026) / $70 (after March 22, 2026)
14K: $65 (before March 22, 2026) / $80 (after March 22, 2026)
21K: $75 (before March 22, 2026) / $90 (after March 22, 2026)
Guaranteed T-shirt/size cutoff: March 27, 2026
Each runner receives: A race shirt, a finisher award, and a big dose of trail cred.
No transfers, refunds, or deferments allowed.
Aid Stations & Hydration
There will be two aid stations: Boot Top Parking Lot and Dowdell’s Knob trail intersection. Each station will offer: Water, CeraSport, Pretzels, chips, fruit chews, and/or candy. BYO Water Bottle Required.
Parking & Park Pass
$5 parking fee per vehicle (not included in registration). Georgia Annual State Park Passes are accepted. Carpooling strongly encouraged — parking is limited.
Awards
Overall Male and Female awards for each race distance.
Race Day Details
Start Time: 8:00 AM EST sharp. No late starts. No exceptions. All children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult on course.
Join us for a race with grit, charm, and a little Prohibition-era mischief. Loop the boot, chase the views, and earn your trail cred.