Pinhoti

Western States Qualifier

The 2026 Pinhoti is a Western States Qualifier for 2027.

EARLY REGISTRATION DISCOUNT

$350 STARTING 11/23 through 12/26. 100% REFUND AVAILABLE THROUGH MARCH 28TH

19th Annual - Pinhoti 100

There is something electric about the point to point Pinhoti 100 that lives deep inside the bones of the trail, pulsing through the hearts of every runner, volunteer, and crew member along the way. This is not just any race. It is a journey! One way! No loops! No repeats! Just forward! From the moment of your first stride to the final step, every mile brings something new – new terrain, new challenges, & new revelations. Runners Manual - pinhotitrailseries.com

Time Limit:

100 Miler - 32 hours - you can do it!

Race Day:

Buses will depart Sylaward Trail Head (Lake Howard) 3:45am sharp. Parking Attendants will be present to help park vehicles race morning. Please follow their direction. No Race Morning Check in. PINE GLEN - LAKE HOWARD 6:00am CST – RACE START – You will need a headlamp for about the first 45 minutes Race Starts at the Pine Glen Campground in the Choccolocco Wildlife Management area off FS500. (For Runners who will have crews transport them to start – See directions to Start at the end of the instructions). Race Finishes at the Sylaward Trail Head (Lake Howard). RACE TIME Race starts at 6:00am CST (Race Time will not FALL BACK). Set watches to not “Fall Back” Race Time will continue from 6:00am Saturday - 2:00 pm Sunday for 32 hours.

Course Map:

Course Map is located: pinhotitrailseries.com

Course Description

Course: A Point to Point Trail run starting in Heflin AL on the unmolested Pinhoti single track trail. Runners will make their way over the highest point in Alabama while navigation over rocks, through creeks and across beautiful ridge lines of the Talladega National Forest. The course will consist of 83 miles of single track, 17 miles of jeep road and 2 miles of pavement and finishing at Lake Howard on the Sylaward Trail.

Packet Pickup:

Friday November 6th PACKET PICK UP - 3:00pm - 7:00pm CST Where - Sylaward Trail Head (Lake Howard) – Sylacauga AL (Google - Boat Dock Lane) - GPS coordinates may take you to the wrong location. You will receive your Bib #, Crew Display Card for odd/even (if you have crew) - one per runner Drop Bag drop off. Drop bags are accepted at Packet Pick Up only. Crew Passes for Cheaha State Park - must be paid in advance. Bring cash. You will receive a pass to give to the gate attendee. The gate attendee will switch our pass for a Day Pass as you enter the park. This prevents the attendee from having to go get change for each vehicle. Cheaha State Park will receive all monies from the passes. $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 ? You can not pick up Bib # or packets for any other runner. You must show ID to receive you Bib # and your packet. Pre-Race Briefing - 5:30pm (You are not required to stay for the briefing) ? NO SATURDAY MORNING PACKET PICK UP! BUSES - $15.00 bus transportation (If you need transportation from Sylacauga to the Start Line) - may be purchased in advance online at the time of registration, Or, log into Ultrasignup, click “Store” and order a bus ticket there.

Bus Transportation:

BUSES - $15.00 bus transportation (If you need transportation from Sylacauga to the Start Line) - may be purchased in advance online at the time of registration, Or, log into Ultrasignup, click “Store” and order a bus ticket there. Buses will leave Sylaward at 3:45 am sharp race morning!

Parking at the Start/Finish Line:

Start Line Parking: ODD# Vehicles will continue past the 4-way intersection and line up on right side of FS 531 EVEN# Vehicles will turn left onto FS500 and line up on right side of road Exit vehicle and walk back to Four Way and continue downhill .5 miles to Pine Glen Camp (Race Start) No cars are to drive down to the Start Line at Pine Glen Campground. Finish Line Parking: Parking attendants will direct you race morning to the designated parking areas. Crews who arrive back to Sylaward at a later time during the race, follow the signage to the designated parking areas.

Restrooms:

Restrooms will be available at the race Start, downtown Heflin, Aid Station 2 (Shoal Creek) Cheaha State Park Store, Lake Cheaha (Aid 7), Adam's Gap (Aid 10) - Porta Johns , Porter's Gap (Aid 13) - Porta Johns & the Finish Line.

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: 100 Miler Top 3 Overall Male/Female 1st Overall Male/Female Master 1st Overall Male/Female Grand Master All Finishers will receive a buckle. Pinhoti Trail Series Finishers: Completing Mt Cheaha 50K, Rockin Choccolocco 50K, Rebecca Mtn 50 Miler & Pinhoti 100 Receive: Buckle & Series Jacket

Aid Stations:

Aid 1 High Rock - 7 miles (Odd# Crew Only) Aid 2 Shoal Creek - 13.8 miles (Even# Crew Only) Aid 3 - 18.8 miles Aid 4 Hwy 431 - 23.24 miles (No Crew) Aid 5 Morgan Lake - 28.25 miles (Drop Bag) (No Crew) Aid 6 CC Road - 36.24 miles (No Crew) Aid 7 Lake Cheaha - 43.52 miles (Drop Bag) Aid 8 Silent Trail - 45.92 miles (Water Only) Aid 9 Hubbard Creek - 52.74 miles (No Crew) Aid 10 Adams Gap - 57.14 miles (Drop Bag) Aid 11 Clairmont Gap - 62.14 miles (No Crew) Aid 12 Chandler - 67.29 miles (Water Only) Aid 13 Porter's Gap - 70.63 miles (Drop Bag), (Odd# Crew Only) Aid 14 Pinnacle - 76.38 miles (Even# Crew Only) Aid 15 Wormy's Pulpit - 81.38 miles (No Crew) Aid 16 Bulls Gap - 87.98 miles (Drop Bag) Aid 17 Watershed - 95.88 miles Finish Line Sylaward - 100 miles *Aid Station Chart: pinhotitrailseries.com

Pinhoti Trail Races 50K Grand Slam:

Pinhoti Trail Races 50K Grand Slam Finish… Mt. Cheaha 50K, Oak Mtn 50K & Rockin Choccolocco 50K and you will receive a very unique buckle! Sign up for the 50K Grand Slam by emailing [email protected]

Important Info:

Online entry at Ultrasignup.com There will be no race day registration, and no race entry transfers to another runner and no deferrals.We will offer a full refund until March 28, 2026. 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 within 15 min of the Finish Line. Camping is available at the Finish Line (Lake Howard, 1 Boat Dock Lane, Sylacauga, AL 35150). $10 donation to Lake Howard - Primitive Camping, Bathrooms are available, no showers.