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The Big 50 race video

The Big 50

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

USMay 2, 202750km
YouTube · Sabrina Hoops
Race date in 204 days
May 2, 2027 Sun
City · Distance
Pine Mountain · 50km
Entry fee
$50Varies by event and entry period
Status
OpenThu, October 1, 2026 ~ Sun, April 25, 2027See how to enter ↗
Official website ↗D-day as of Oct 10, 2026
About the raceRunner storiesHow to enterCourseRace PrepTravel
Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

About The Big 50 — what makes it special

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

This is the 11th edition of the event, held in Pine Mountain, Georgia.

The categories are 25K, 50K, and 10K.

It's held in Georgia's largest state park, and while the spring scenery is beautiful, course is no easy course.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

The Big 50 runner reviews and race reports

Stories from runners who've been there.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 1
Sabrina HoopsFinish time 9h6m
“So I walked. And I hiked.”

At the Big 50, repeated kicks against rocks left the runner with sore toes and heels late in the race. To avoid overdoing it before the next 50-mile race, the runner walked more and finished in 9 hours and 6 minutes.

Read the original on Running the Middle

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Big 50 50k video 1

Sabrina Hoops

View on YouTube

This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to enter The Big 50 — registration routes

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

Official race websiteEntry options
From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The Big 50 course map and elevation

Your 50km

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:30
Time limit18:30
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All events finish by 18:30.

EventStartTime limit
Ultra50km07:3011h
10K10km09:309h
25K25km07:3011h

About $110 (including fees, based on the previous year)

START

F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain, GA

Start · Google Maps

Cutoff
10 hours

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Point-to-point course starting at Warm Springs Radio Tower and finishing at Liberty Bell Pool

There is one event: the ultra.

Start line is located in Pine Mountain, GA, and the start time is 7:30 a.m. local time.

Course is a point-to-point course with a different start and finish.

Typical race-season temperature: around 22°C (71°F)
Short sleeves — hydrate for the warmth
Aid stations
5, 11, 16, and 23-mile points (the configuration may vary by year).

Participant benefits

Not yet confirmed in the official race guide

Where and when to collect your The Big 50 race bib

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Stations & transport near the venue

  • Getting to the startNone — start/finish is at the Liberty Bell Pool inside F.D.
  • Transit cardPine Mountain, GA (near F.D.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026

More details

Getting to the start

None — start/finish is at the Liberty Bell Pool inside F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain, GA, a large rural state park with no identified public transit.

50K/25K course runs point-to-point-style along the Pine Mountain Trail from the Radio Tower trailhead in Warm Springs back to the Liberty Bell Pool. Georgia's largest state park, genuinely rural — no public transit, car access only.

Map

Getting to the finish

Liberty Bell Pool, F.D. Roosevelt State Park — same as start location.

Google Maps coordinates provided by organizer: 32.8386013, -84.8157425.

Map

Transit card

Pine Mountain, GA (near F.D. Roosevelt State Park) has no transit card system; this is a rural, car-access venue.

Standard cash/card is fine for any park or parking fees.

Source · checked Aug 24, 2026
READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Registration is handled through UltraSignup, and Entry fee is reported to cost around $110 including fees (based on the previous year).

The 50K course is a point-to-point course starting at the radio tower near Warm Springs and finishing at Liberty Bell Pool inside the state park.

Aid stations are located at the 5-, 11-, 16-, and 23-mile points, and time limit is reportedly 10 hours.

The start time is 7:30 a.m., and participants who register by April 15 are informed that they will receive a hat bearing the race logo.

Finishers receive finisher medal, and a hot-dog cookout for participants and their families follows the race.

As a course that climbs and descends the ridgelines of Georgia's largest state park,

it is advisable to carry extra water and electrolytes for sections with limited shade.

Times are local to Pine Mountain. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Atlanta: Black History & Civil Rights City Bus Tour

Black History & Civil Rights Bus Tour · ₩97,265

View on GetYourGuide

Hotels near the The Big 50 start line in Pine Mountain

Hotels that make race morning easy

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Distances are straight-line from the start.
Check real travel times and booking terms with each hotel.

Swipe sideways to see more hotels.

Trip.comClosest to the start lineView on Trip.com

Time for you, before and after the finish

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Rest a little, wander a little.
Pick what suits you and whoever you're with.

Atlanta: Black History & Civil Rights City Bus Tour

Black History & Civil Rights Bus Tour · ₩97,265

View on GetYourGuide

Atlanta College Football Hall of Fame Ticket

₩48,465

View on Klook

Atlanta World of Coca-Cola Admission Ticket

₩37,675

View on Klook

What to see in Pine Mountain after the race

Seeing Pine Mountain with the medal on

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The city you ran — this time, a little slower.

Atlanta: Martin Luther King Historical Park Walking Tour

Martin Luther King Historical Park Walking Tour · ₩56,386

View on GetYourGuide

Atlanta 5 Hour City Tour By Air Conditioned Bus

5-hour air-conditioned bus city tour · ₩98,661

View on GetYourGuide
Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map

Hotel distances are straight-line from the start. Experiences, food and sights are travel products in Pine Mountain.

Total cost and budget for The Big 50

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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Runner stories and questions about The Big 50

RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Pine Mountain runners' room

Frequently asked questions about The Big 50

FAQ
When does The Big 50 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sun, May 2, 2027 in Pine Mountain, GA, United States.

How much is the The Big 50 2027 entry fee?

From $50, depending on the event and registration period.

What is the time limit for The Big 50 2027?

All events finish by 18:30.

What distances does The Big 50 2027 offer?

Ultra.

What time does The Big 50 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:30.

Where does The Big 50 2027 start?

F.D. Roosevelt State Park, Pine Mountain, GA.

What are the The Big 50 2027 cutoff times?

10 hours.

When does registration for The Big 50 2027 open?

Registration runs from Thu, October 1, 2026 to Sun, April 25, 2027.

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