Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party

About the Event

Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party is a community-driven endurance event held along the banks of the Chattahoochee River in Valley, Alabama. Scheduled for Saturday, May 9, 2026, the race is entering its third year and is known for its supportive, high-energy environment. The event features a unique incentive where top finishers and course record breakers are rewarded with homemade bread and cash prizes, emphasizing a festive and approachable atmosphere for both new and experienced trail runners.

Race Categories and Schedule

The event offers timed ultra-endurance distances alongside traditional short-course options. All races take place on a loop format starting at the Shawmut Airport.

Distance / Event	Start Time	Format
12 Hour Timed Event	7:00 AM	Maximum mileage on 5k loops; $100 bonus for new course record (>58 miles).
6 Hour Timed Event	8:00 AM	Timed mileage ideal for breaking into the ultra-marathon scene.
5K Trail Run	9:00 AM	A single 3.1-mile loop along the river.
Ice Cream Mile	TBD	One mile including the consumption of four frosty treats.

Geography and Course Conditions

The geography of Valley, Alabama, is dominated by the Piedmont plateau and the riverine ecosystem of the Chattahoochee. The course is primarily flat and scenic, following the riverbanks, which provides a mix of soft trail surfaces and packed dirt. In early May, East Alabama typically experiences humid subtropical conditions, with average daytime highs of 26°C and morning lows around 14°C. The loop format ensures runners have frequent access to the central aid station, which is managed by experienced volunteers and stocked with standard ultra-running nutrition.

Logistics and Support

The event is designed as a "no DNF" (Did Not Finish) race; any participant who completes at least one 5K loop before sundown receives a recorded finish. Finisher awards are unique to the event, and overall winners receive a loaf of Mama Crudd’s homemade bread. Registration closes on May 8, with a deadline of May 1 to be guaranteed an event shirt. The race site at Shawmut Airport provides ample space for spectators to camp out and cheer, contributing to the "party" atmosphere of the weekend.

Races Offered

12HR

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 12 Hours

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Type — Running

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07:00

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$95.00

6HR

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 6 Hours

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$75.00

5K

May 09, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$45.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Valley.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 17.0° / 27.7°

wb_sunny 17.3° / 27.8°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.2 /

water_drop 73.7%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 17.0° / 27.7°

wb_sunny 17.3° / 27.8°

air 9.2 km/h

water_drop 73.7%

About Valley

Learn more about the host city, Valley.

Valley is a city in Chambers County, Alabama, United States. Valley was incorporated in 1980 combining the four textile mill villages of Fairfax, Langdale, River View, and Shawmut. As of the 2020 census it had a population of 10,529. The city lies on the western bank of the Chattahoochee River, the state border between Alabama and Georgia. Valley is a pilot city for the Alabama Communities of Excellence program, a non-profit that partners with governments, businesses, and universities to prepare participating communities for a more vibrant future. It is included in the LaGrange, Georgia Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is included in the Greater Atlanta Combined Statistical Area.