EXPERIENCE THE FULL BREADTH OF ALABAMA’S LARGEST STATE PARK • From ridge-top views to valley floors • Enjoy gentle roadway sections, closed to cars • Persevere through challenging climbs that are not on the map • Explore backcountry sections of the park few people will ever see • Run trails unknown to the public • See secluded pools and waterfalls virtually unknown and unseen THE CLIMB TO SUMMIT LAKE This spring-fed quarry lake sits on the mountain crest, your reward for conquering the legendary Crack-in-the-Wall climb. The aid station here offers stunning lake views and the fuel you need to continue your journey. THE JOURNEY THROUGH THE BELCHER TRACT - THE LAKES Summit Lake is the highest lake in the tract. Next is Demopolis Lake, then Belcher Lake. Each offers its own unique beauty. These pristine mountain waters provide natural waypoints and unforgettable photo opportunities. UNPARALLELED SUPPORT AND SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY AT IT BEST • Aid stations every 5-7 miles with everything you need • Hot soup, cold drinks (bring your own cup) • Hot food all night • Breakfast in the “wee hours” • This is just part of what makes Blood Rock special What more could any runner want?
THE BLOOD ROCK 100 Length : 101.79 Miles When: The Blood Rock 100 IS December 4th - 6th, 2026 Where: Oak Mountain State Park, at the Cabins on Tranquility Lake * Start: Friday, December 4th, 10:00 AM, Cutoff: 44 Hours Elevation Gain: 17,196 FT, Elevation Loss: 17,196 Single Track Trails: 92.84 Miles Gravel Roads: 7.74 Miles (cars not allowed) Paved Roads: 1.18 Miles THE BLOOD ROCK 50 MILE Length : 51.19 Miles When: The Blood Rock 50 is December 5th - 6th, 2026 Where: Oak Mountain State Park, at the Cabins on Tranquility Lake * Start: Saturday, December 5th, 7:00 AM, Cutoff: 23 Hours Elevation Gain: 8,659 Ft, Elevation Loss: 8,659 Ft Single Track Trails: 46.42 Miles, Gravel Roads: 3.87 Miles, (cars not allowed) Paved Roads: 0.59 Miles
THE BLOOD ROCK 50K Length : 31.18 Miles When: The Blood Rock 50K is December 5th, 2026 Where: Oak Mountain State Park, at the Cabins on Tranquility Lake Start: Saturday, December 5th, 7:00 AM, Cutoff: 18 Hours Elevation Gain: 5,345 Ft, Elevation Loss: 5,345 Ft THE BLOOD ROCK 25K Length : 16.62 Miles When: The Blood Rock 25K is December 5th, 2026 Where: Oak Mountain State Park, at the Cabins on Tranquility Lake Start: Saturday, December 5th, 7:00 AM, Cutoff: 12 Hours Elevation Gain: 2,885 Ft, Elevation Loss: 2,885 Ft
REGISTER BEFORE OCTOBER 20TH to receive a Custom made, Fully Sublimated, Tech Shirt. They are gender specific, technical shirts, similar to the shirts we gave in 2024. Don't wait and miss these shirts. YOU MUST REGISTER BY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16TH. THE FINAL SHIRT ORDER - We must place our final order for performance blend shirts on November 17th. Please register early to ensure getting one of these really cool shirts. You don't want to run Blood Rock and not get a shirt.
REGISTRATION ON ULTRASIGNUP CLOSES MONDAY, DECEMBER 1ST AT MIDNIGHT. THERE WILL BE NO REGISTRATION AFTER THE 1ST. THERE WILL BE NO BLOOD ROCK REGISTRATION AT THE START FRIDAY OR SATURDAY MORNING.
Blood Rock 100 Mile is a Southeastern Trail Runs race. The race will take place at Oak Mountain State Park, starting and ending at the Meeting Center in the Cabins, on Tranquility Lake. The race will be Two full lap of the new Blood Rock Course.
Blood Rock 50 Mile is a Southeastern Trail Runs race. The race will take place at Oak Mountain State Park, starting and ending at the Meeting Center in the Cabins, on Tranquility Lake. The race will be one full lap of the new Blood Rock Course.
The Blood Rock 25 & 50K races are Southeastern Trail Series Points races and take place at Oak Mountain State Park. Both races start and end at the Meeting Center in the Cabins on Tranquility Lake. Both races will start at 7:00 AM Saturday. The 50K will be one full lap of the North Loop, including all sections of the new Belcher Tract. The 25K will traverse part of the Belcher Tract including passing by Summit Lake and Demopolis Lake. The 25K course will split away from the 50K and 50 mile course just past King's Chair, heading back to the finish.
Blood Rock 100 Schedule Friday December 4th - Packet Pickup - 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM: Meeting Center at the Cabins, Oak Mountain State Park Friday December 4th - Drop Bag drop-off - 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM: Meeting Center at the Cabins. Friday December 4th - Race Briefing - 9:45 AM: Meeting Center at the Cabins. Friday December 4th - Race Start - 10:00 AM: Meeting Center at the Cabins Sunday December 6th - Blood Rock 100 Mile Ends - 6:00 AM: Meeting Center at the Cabins, Blood Rock 50 Mile, 50K and 25K Friday, December 4th - Optional Packet Pickup - 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM: Meeting Center at the Cabins, Oak Mountain State Park Saturday, December 5th - Packet Pickup for 50 Mile, 50K and 25K Runners - 5:30 AM to 6:45 AM: Meeting Center at the Cabins, Oak Mountain State Park. Saturday, December 5th - 50 Mile Runners - 5:30 AM to 6:45 AM: Meeting Center at the Cabins. 50 Milers may leave dropbags if desired. Saturday, December 5th - Race Briefing - 6:45 AM: Meeting Center at the Cabins Saturday, December 5th - 50 Mile, 50K and 25K Race Start - 7:00 AM: Meeting Center at the Cabins Sunday December 6th - Blood Rock course closes - 6:00 AM: Meeting Center at the Cabins
We offer full refunds available through Ultrasignup up to 30 days before the close of race registration. You may also roll your entry over until the next year or receive a 100% Credit for future Southeastern Trail Runs races. After that date, (30 days prior to the race) when you cancel your registration, you will be given the option to rollover your entry until the next year or receive full credit that can be applied to any STR race in the next year. In the event the race must be cancelled as the result of events beyond our control, (forest fires or park closure are the most likely potential cause of cancellation of our races at OMSP) we will give a full refund up to 30 days prior to the event. After that, your entry will automatically be rolled over to the next year.
Dec 04, 2026
Distance — 25K
Type — Running
07:00
$105.00
Dec 04, 2026
Distance — 80.5K
Type — Running
07:00
$180.00
Dec 04, 2026
Distance — 55K
Type — Running
07:00
$130.00
Dec 04, 2026
Distance — Blood Rock 100
Type — Running
22:00
$380.00
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All-time top performances and historical records for Blood Rock 100.
| Place | Name | Year | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Jonathan Van Dyke | '19 | 24:42:38 | |
| 🥈 | Wesley Ormond | '17 | 24:45:00 | |
| 🥉 | Karl Meltzer | '22 | 25:29:08 | |
| 4 | Steven Palmer | '24 | 26:25:56 | |
| 5 | Jeff Browning | '19 | 19:37:17 | |
| 6 | Jeff Browning | '21 | 22:35:29 | |
| 7 | Zack Jordan | '20 | 23:42:14 | |
| 8 | Sidney Credle | '23 | 25:11:33 | |
| 9 | Trey Clark | '20 | 26:14:36 | |
| 10 | Christopher Eveland | '19 | 26:14:50 |
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