Oak Mountain 50K

26TH ANNUAL OAK MOUNTAIN 50K

Oak Mountain 50K (2nd Oldest 50K in Alabama) course runs through forested hills of Oak Mountain State Park, established 1927, (Alabama's largest park (11,584 acres)), in Pelham, AL.Runners will continue on mostly single track trails with two climbs up to the top of Double Oak Mountain. Runners will work their way past the beautiful Peavine Falls that is an approximately 65 feet tall, naturally fed waterfall located at the top most ridge in Oak Mountain State Park. Runners will also traverse past Maggie's Glen & Shackleford Point (1.260 ft., highest point in the park). There are no repeating loops.

Time Limits:

50K - 9 hours 30 min. 25K - 9 hours, 6 Miler - 5 hours

Start Time:

50K - 7:30 am CST, Saturday, April 3rd, 2027 25K - 7:30 am CST, Saturday, April 3rd, 2027

Course Description:

50K Runners will start on the road next to Dogwood Pavilion. Runners will take the yellow trail to the North Trailhead approx 8 miles, runners will take the Blue Trail to Peavine Falls for 6.5 miles. Runners will then turn around from the Aid Station and take the White Trail back to the North Trailhead for 6.5 miles. At this point, runners will traverse 5 miles on the Red Trail back to Peavine Falls Aid Station. From here, you will take Peavine Falls Rd for approx .5 mile & continue on the Red Trail to the Finish Line at Dogwood Pavilion. Elevation gain: approx. 3,600 feet 25K Runners will start on the road next to Dogwood Pavilion. You will take the yellow trail to the North Trailhead for 8 miles. Turn around, take the Red Bump Trail to your right for approx 6 miles to Terrace Dr. Cross Terrace Dr. to the Lake Trail and continue to the Finish Line at the Dogwood Pavilion. 6 Miler - 1 mile out/back on the Lake Trail, turn right onto the Rattlesnake Ridge Trail to the Family Trail to the Red Trail to the Finish Line at Dogwood Pavilion.

Course Maps:

50K https://caltopo.com/m/AJD5V 25K https://caltopo.com/m/FVT8BL3 New 50K GPX - After going to link click on the GPX download file located just about the red course map - https://www.strava.com/activities/5145194659?utm_source=ios_share&utm_medium=social&share_sig=A91918331774286033&_branch_match_id=1309515965048459239&_branch_referrer=H4sIAAAAAAAAA8soKSkottLXLy4pSixL1EssKNDLyczL1g9K8U%2FLi6rM9zZMsq8rSk1LLSrKzEuP

Oak Mountain State Park Entrance:

Passes for Oak Mountain State Park - will be purchased as you enter the front gate. Gates take cash or card. You will receive a pass to put in your vehicle, make sure it is visible. $5 per Adult (age 12+) $2 per Child (age 4 to 11) $2 per Senior (age 62+) Free for ages 3 & under All Active Military, Retired Military, and Veterans are Free

Packet Pickup:

Friday - April 2nd - 4:00 - 7:00pm CST, Mountain High Outfitters, 2000 Oak Mountain Park Rd, Pelham, AL 35124 Saturday - April 3rd - 6:30 - 7:15 am CST, Dogwood Pavilion (Oak Mtn State Park)

GPS coordinate to Dogwood Pavilion:

33.3226442, -86.7622678

Parking at the Start/Finish Line:

Parking lot is available in front of the Dogwood Pavilion.

Restrooms:

Restrooms are available in front of the Dogwood Pavilion.

Race Day Weather Conditions:

Expect any type of weather. Be prepared for any race conditions. The race has never been canceled due to weather conditions.

Results & Awards:

Results will be posted on Ultrasignup.com Awards: 50K and 25K Top 3 Overall Male/Female 1st Overall Male/Female Master 1st Overall Male/Female Grand Master All Finishers will receive a medal.

Aid Stations:

50K There are 4 manned Aid Stations along the course. Water Only - Camp Rd. - Mile 4 Aid 1 North Trailhead - Mile 8 Aid 2 Peavine Falls Parking lot - Mile 14.5 Water Only - Red Rd. - Mile 17 Aid 3 North Trailhead - Mile 21 Water Only - Red Rd. - Mile 24.5 Aid 4 Peavine Falls Parking lot - Mile 26 Water Only - Mile 29 - Red Trail Finish Line - Dogwood Pavilion - Mile 32.5 25K Water Only - Camp Rd. - Mile 4 Aid 1 North Trailhead - Mile 8 Water Only - Camp Rd. Mile 11 Finish Line - Dogwood Pavilion - Mile 15.1 Cut-off times can be found on pinhotitrailseries.com (Mileage/Cut-off Times Chart)

Pinhoti Trail Races 50K Grand Slam & 25K Slam:

50K Grand Slam: Finish…Mt. Cheaha 50K, Oak Mtn 50K & Rockin Choccolocco 50K and you will receive a very unique buckle! If you completed Mt Cheaha 50K in Feb, you may still Sign up for the 50K Grand Slam by checking Yes when prompted on Ultrasignup when registering for Oak Mtn 50K. 25K Slam: Finish...Oak Mtn 25K, Rockin Choccolocco 25K, & Rebecca Mtn 25K and you will receive an extra medal commemorating all 3 races at your finish of Rebecca Mtn 25K. Sign up for the 25K Slam by checking Yes when prompted on Ultrasignup when registering for Oak Mtn 25K.

Important Information:

Online entry at Ultrasignup.com There will be no refunds, no race day registration, and no race entry transfers to another runner and no deferrals. The following are not allowed on course… any stroller, animals, bicycles, or unentered runners. Please keep all pets at least 50 feet from aid stations, start/finish line areas. Hotels are available in Pelham & Inverness, AL. Camping is available at Oak Mountain State Park.