2 running, fun run, and swimming events in Thomaston, Georgia

T-SHIRT DEADLINE HAS PASSED, but registration is open through February 27, 2026.

Get out of the city and join us for the first annual Soil Mates Trail Race. Run on beautiful trails with fresh air, fun running mates, and no pavement over rich Georgia soil. Running on soil is good for the soul and your soles!

Whether you're a road runner who is trail curious, a seasoned trail runner, or a weekend hiker, this race offers options for all levels. The course runs through a family-owned working cattle farm in middle Georgia (between Macon and Columbus) that has been in the family for nearly 200 years. The start/finish point of the 3.1-mile loop is in a large open pasture with plenty of room for free parking and crew set-up along the course. Most of the trail runs through pastures with a five-foot path cut through the grass, marked by guide ropes and arrows. The 1.2 miles of forest trails are beautiful single tracks with plenty of twists, turns, roots, and rocks to keep your attention focused. Keep an eye out for cows, deer, rabbits, armadillos, and turkeys as we gain 220 feet of elevation each loop over runnable hills and flat sections.

All three distances start together at 9:00 am. The 5k runners will run one lap. The 15k runners will run 3 laps and the 50k runners will get to run 10 laps. All runners must finish before the 9-hour cut-off for your results to count.

This is a cupless race. Please bring your own handheld water bottle and/or hydration pack. Water refills will be available near the start/finish area and mid-way through the course.

Race swag includes awards for the first male and female finisher in each race, a long-sleeve shirt for all runners who register by February 8, 2026, and a meal ticket (choice of tacos, fajitas, or nachos, a $10 value) for all the 15k and 50k runners from Gaby Cakes and Catering. 5k runners and guests will have access to the food truck to purchase food after 10:30 am.

May 10, 2024 our family tragically lost our sweet toddler, Gavin Reid Hansrote. Our family loves to run, be outside, and Gavin loved to ride his horse scooter. Reid-y To Swim 5K and Fun Day will be in honor of our sweet baby. This community event will be held at Greatest Generation Memorial Park Thomaston, GA. The route will start at the playground and go through the (paved) trail and back. The route is beautiful and mostly shaded. All of the proceeds raised during the race will be donated to local children in need of swim lessons and other water safety resources.

Registration begins at 9:00am

Race begins at 10:00am

Motorcycle Ride starts at 10:00am (see DOA event info for details)

Awards to follow. Awards will be given out for the top three runners of each age group.

Age groups are as followed:

15 and younger

16-20

21-29

30-39

40-49

50-59

60 and above

Playground and splash pad your kiddos. Bring them along we want this Angel Day to be about celebrating the most important thing...family. Come help us honor our sweet boy and have a great community day. Follow and Like our Facebook page to stay updated on all race info and future events.

1 in 4 children under the age of 4 will be a victim of childhood drowning. The Gavin Reid Mission is to MAKE 1 IN 4 ZERO