Southern Singletrack Trail Running is thrilled to announce the 9th Annual Holiday Hootie-Hoo Trail Race 10K and Half Marathon, happening on Sunday, December 13, 2026! Looking for a fun holiday goal or something festive to train for? We’ve got the perfect trail run (or hike!) for you and your friends to enjoy — and everyone gets a hoodie (plus other great swag). Expect cooler temps, a super-comfy race hoodie, an awesome finisher award when you cross the line, and a warm campfire where you can soak in the camaraderie of the trail running community. This is our biggest race of the year and a celebration of the end of our annual race series, and we’d love for you to join us. Come celebrate the holidays and run with us on one of Georgia’s longest and most scenic trails at F.D.R. State Park on Pine Mountain. Experience the beauty of Pine Mountain, including unique rock outcroppings, hardwood and longleaf pine forests, and rock formations, springs, and creek crossings along the Half Marathon route. The 10K course travels along the Mountain Creek Nature Trail Loop and part of the Longleaf Loop. Both routes will challenge you with rocky, root-filled singletrack covered in leaves — so watch your step! Race Details Course 10K and Half Marathon 1 aid station for the 10K 2.5 aid stations for the Half Marathon Cost $70 for the 10K / $85 for the Half Marathon Prices increase to $85 for the 10K and $100 for the Half Marathon after November 21st Location Pine Mountain, Georgia Start Times 9:00 AM — Half Marathon 9:30 AM — 10K Awards Overall Male and Female awards Important Notes No transfers, refunds, or deferments. Each runner will receive a race hoodie* and finisher award — plus plenty of trail cred. *Hoodie size is not guaranteed if you register after November 25th. A portion of the proceeds from this final race in the Southern Singletrack Trail Series (SSTS) will benefit the park, the Pine Mountain Trail Association, and the Humane Society of Harris County. We’re also collecting food donations for the Humane Society of Harris County (HSHC). Please bring canned or bagged dog and/or cat food to the race. In 2022, we delivered over 340 pounds of food — and we’d love to beat that this year! Additional Information Parking Fees / Park Pass A $10.00 parking fee per vehicle is required at Georgia State Parks (not included with registration). Self-pay boxes are located throughout the park, and annual passes may be purchased at park headquarters. Parking is limited — please carpool if possible. Registration No race-day registration. Please register in advance. Race Day Details A detailed race email will be sent approximately one week before race day. Please Note ALL runners must start on time: 9:00 AM for the Half Marathon 9:30 AM for the 10K No late starts will be allowed — NO EXCEPTIONS.
Dec 13, 2026
Distance — 21.1K
Type — Running
09:00
$85.00
Dec 13, 2026
Distance — 10K
Type — Running
09:30
$70.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Pine Mountain.
Learn more about the host city, Pine Mountain.
Pine Mountain is a town in Harris and Meriwether counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 1,216.
Read more launchAll-time top performances and historical records for Holiday Hootie Hoo.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Ross Puritty | '18 | 1:50:42 | |
| 🥈 | Hunter Potts | '25 | 1:51:23 | |
| 🥉 | Russell Coleman | '18 | 1:52:02 | |
| 4 | George Gurrola | '18 | 1:52:34 | |
| 5 | Benji Mitchum | '18 | 1:53:40 | |
| 6 | John Westmoreland | '18 | 1:54:54 | |
| 7 | Robert Cory | '18 | 1:54:55 | |
| 8 | Ed Eiland | '18 | 1:55:00 | |
| 9 | Jason Stewart | '18 | 1:55:06 | |
| 10 | Ethan Crowell | '21 | 1:57:03 |
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