Twisted Ankle Trail Race

09/02/2026

WOW!!! We are going to have a great time on September 12! We are so excited to see all of you!!
Runner emails with details will go out the beginning of next week. If you have any questions before that, shoot me an email via our website.

You guys ROCK!

09/01/2026

Thanks WZQZ - FM 99.1 - AM 1180 Radio for sharing! It’s going to be a great event!

Registration ends at noon today for runners planning to take part in the 20th anniversary Twisted Ankle Trail Race at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park in Chattooga County.

The popular trail-running event is set for Saturday, September 12, beginning at 9 AM at the state park, located at 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road near Summerville.

This year’s event offers several distances for runners, including a 5K, 10-mile race and half marathon. Organizers are also marking the race’s 20th anniversary with a special 20-mile “Double the Fun” option.

https://chattooga1180.com/registration-ends-at-noon-today-for-twisted-ankle-trail-race/

08/31/2026

September 1 is the last day to sign up!!!

What do you get??

Dirt, rocks, miles, woods, friends, smiles, FUN!

Homemade chocolate chip cookies, a cool shirt, awesome goodies, a free beer at Jefferson’s, and a handmade medal from Becky.

A group of people who love this park, gorgeous scenery, and volunteers who cheer on your every step.

Grassroots. 100% of the proceeds stay at the park. We love every runner who shows up.

Come run September 12th!

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=135438

08/29/2026

Tuesday September 1st is the last day to sign up! Don’t miss out on the fun!

If you’re looking for a great fall training race, a reason to try trails, or just hang out with some cool people in the woods, SIGN UP!

September 12, 2026: Half Marathon race in Summerville, GA. Register now on UltraSignup.

08/29/2026

Run hard. Finish strong. We’ll have a cold one waiting. 🍺🏃
We’re excited to team up with to support the Twisted Ankle Trail Race on September 12!
The first 100 runners who bring their voucher into Jefferson’s after the race will get a Chattooga Brewing beer on us.
We love getting behind the events that bring people together in our community — especially when they involve trails, good people, and a well-earned beer at the finish. And yes… I’ll be out there running Twisted Ankle too. 😅
See y’all on the trail — and at Jefferson’s afterward.
Happy running & cheers! 🍻

Sign up for the race here -- > https://www.twistedanklerace.com

08/22/2026

Becky’s Bluff ❤️ To know her is to love her.

10Mile and Half Marathon runners go up around mile 4. Your reward is a quick trip on the Pinhotti before you head back down. The hardest part of the race is over!

20 Milers get to double the fun and do it twice! So you know what to expect the second time around at mile 4ish and 14 or so. You will know when you get there.

5K runners are spared from Becky’s Bluff, but we won’t disappoint you with no hills to climb! It’s just one, and you top off at Marble Mine at around mile 1!

If you’re new to trail running, just know that very few people actually run all of the hills! This is a sport where you run where you can and hike the rest well. With purpose, as we like to say. And also eating a homemade chocolate chip cookie while you’re doing it if you’d like too.

08/18/2026

Signups close TWO WEEKS from today September 1st!
You don’t want to miss out on our 20th! We are almost legal!

September 12, 2026: Half Marathon race in Summerville, GA. Register now on UltraSignup.

08/17/2026

Aid stations.

There are two on the course. One at Jenkin’s Gap Parking Lot, and the other is just past Marble Mine at an intersection. Each race will see them and this is how….

5K- will see each AS one time
10Milers - you will see each AS for a total of four times (two times at each)
Half Marathon- you will see six AS (three times each)
Double the Fun 20 milers - you are doing the 10 mile course twice, so you see them eight times!

Because we make the most of the trail miles that we have, we are figure eight-ing you all around the park. You will see these aid stations about 2-3 miles no matter the distance that you are running.

The AS just past Marble Mine will have water, Gatorade, and a few snacks.
The AS at Jenkins Gap has water, Gatorade, and lots of snacks!!! We encourage you to please bring a cup or bottle to fill if you use the aid station hydration to reduce using disposable cups.

Not only are there snacks in the woods, we have FANTASTIC volunteers there to help you out. A BIG THANK YOU to Advance Rehabilitation in Summerville for 20 YEARS of aid stations!!! They have been such amazing support! At Jenkins Gap Parking Lot you will find the awesome crew of Ridge and Valley Adventures! They put on some awesome races in Northwest Georgia and know how to take care of you. We love being able to partner with other race companies that we love.

This will all be repeated in the race week email. We are super excited for everyone to join us in less than a month! If you haven’t already signed up, hurry! You have until September 1st!

https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=135435

08/14/2026

Let’s talk about the course and course markings.
5K- you follow red flags and red arrows. Pretty straightforward.
10Mile- you follow the blue flags and blue arrows.
Half Marathon- you will follow the blue ten mile course FIRST. When you come back to the Start/Finish, you will grab a RED bracelet, and head out to the 5K course and follow that to the finish.
Double the Fun 20 milers- two loops of the blue course. You have a three hour time cut to do your first loop. When you come off your first loop you will get a BLUE bracelet and follow the ten mile course again. The ten mile first loop time cut is our only time cut.

You need to know what course you are running out there to get it right. You also need to pay attention to course markings. The course is well marked and we have volunteers at the trickier intersections to help you out. You won’t get lost in the woods at this park, but we do want to keep you on the course that you are running. If you are new to trail running, this is a great course to build some confidence.

A detailed email will be sent out the week of the race.

Keep up the training!!!!!!

08/13/2026

Excited to have Chattooga Brewing Company as a sponsor this year! Chattooga’s very own local brewer will have a treat for the first 50 to show their bibs at Jefferson’s in Summerville on race day! Thanks CBC!

At Chattooga Brewing, we believe in showing up for the community—not just as a sponsor, but as participants.
That's why we're proud to support this year's Twisted Ankle Trail Race.
I'll be out there on the course alongside runners from across the region, and we're honored to help support an event that showcases one of the best parts of Northwest Georgia.
Whether you're racing, volunteering, or cheering someone on, thank you for making our community stronger.
If you've been thinking about signing up, there's still time. We'd love to see you on the starting line.
Good luck to everyone training—we'll see you on race day! 🥾🏃🍻

Register for the race here: https://www.twistedanklerace.com