About This Race
The Southern Singletrack Trail Series brings together four distinct trail races across the scenic west-central corner of Georgia and eastern Alabama, creating a year-long celebration of the region's finest singletrack running. Located just over an hour south of Atlanta, this series showcases some of the Southeast's most rewarding trail terrain through a thoughtfully curated collection of races at West Point Lake, FDR State Park, and Chewacla State Park. What sets this series apart is its dual-track approach, offering both short and long distance options that allow runners to choose their challenge level while experiencing the same carefully selected venues. The series emphasizes community building and regional trail advocacy, with special awards for those who complete all four races. Each event brings its own character, from the West Point Break's lakeside trails to the Holiday Hootie Hoo's winter finale. The rolling terrain and forest settings provide technical variety without overwhelming difficulty, making this series accessible to developing trail runners while still challenging experienced racers. The series format encourages consistency and progression throughout the year, with scoring across all four events determining overall winners.
The series traverses varied terrain across three premier trail destinations in the region. West Point Lake offers lakeside singletrack with rolling hills and scenic water views. FDR State Park provides classic Southeastern forest running with rooty, technical sections and moderate elevation changes through mixed hardwood and pine forests. Chewacla State Park in Alabama features similar forested terrain with creek crossings and undulating trails.
Each venue offers well-maintained singletrack trails that wind through natural settings, with courses designed to highlight the best features of each park. The terrain is primarily non-technical with some root and rock sections, making it suitable for runners building trail experience while still providing engaging challenges for seasoned trail veterans.
Practical Info
ATL - Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Multiple state parks in the series offer camping options, with additional lodging available in nearby towns including West Point and Pine Mountain.
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Notable Features
This four-race series format allows runners to experience multiple premier trail venues across Georgia and Alabama while building consistency throughout the year. The dual distance options (short and long series) accommodate different experience levels, and the community focus creates lasting connections among regional trail runners. Special series awards recognize commitment to completing all four races.