Hooves To Freedom Trail Race (8k)

🏃‍♂️ Race Details

• Date: January 24, 2026
• Start Time: 9 AM
• Pickup: Race day pickup starts at 8 AM
• Location: 7055 Wilton Rd, Blackshear, GA

🌲 Event Overview

• Race Type: Trail Run
• Terrain: Expect mud, roots, sand, and mostly open grassy fields
• Video: Drone video of race course
• Timing: Chip timing and finish line photo by Bailey Race Management

💖 Beneficiary Information

• Organization: Proceeds benefit Hooves To Freedom, a local non-profit
• Mission: Supports equine and animal-assisted activities for individuals ages 8-108
• Focus: Activities for those with mental, cognitive, and behavioral disorders
• Special Programs: For at-risk youth and victims of trauma, abuse, and grief

🏆 Awards and Prizes

• Overall Awards: Male & Female
• Masters Awards: Male & Female (40+)
• Grand Masters Awards: Male & Female (50+)
• Age Group Awards: Top 3 Male and Female Runners in each age group

👟 Race Perks

• Free Shoes: From Game Changers Running Company for Overall Male & Female
• Awards: Local hand-crafted wood-burned awards
• Fee Includes: Long sleeve Sports Tech T-Shirt
• Registration Deadline: By Midnight 03/18 to reserve a shirt