Mountain Mist 50K Trail Run

Confront a legendary Southern ultra-marathon at the Mountain Mist 50K in Huntsville, Alabama, on Saturday, January 24, 2026. As one of the Southeast’s oldest and largest trail runs, this classic race delivers a rugged tour of Monte Sano State Park and the Huntsville Land Trust, featuring over 4,300 feet of relentless climb on notoriously rocky, technical singletrack. The infamous course challenges runners with sinkholes, stone cuts, and the upper-body climb up Waterline Trail before a brutal final six miles through the demanding terrain of McKay Hollow. With a strict 9.5-hour time limit and enforced checkpoint cutoffs, this event demands serious preparation and respect from its 525 accepted runners, filling quickly when registration opens each October. Finishers are rewarded with a unique, hand-made slate from Smoky Mountain Slate Company, commemorating an accomplishment earned through true grit and perseverance. Organized by the Huntsville Track Club, the race blends deep tradition with a fiercely competitive field, where elite records stand alongside a passionate community atmosphere. Prepare for unpredictable winter conditions and a quintessential, no-frills trail test that has defined Southern ultrarunning for over three decades.