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Saturday, April 24th, 2027
343 Mountain St, Heflin AL
Ultra · 10K
53–74°F · some rain risk
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2026
55–77°F
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2025
61–79°F
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2024
53–74°F
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47–67°F
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2022
57–82°F
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2021
50–75°F
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2020
55–71°F
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2019
58–80°F
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2018
53–66°F
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2017
51–62°F
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About this race
Race Overview
14th Annual Rockin Choccolocco 50K (Point to Point), 25K, 10K & Kids Run
All races traverse on the beautiful Pinhoti Trail giving you the love for flowing single-track trail.
Time Limits
- 50K: 9 hours 30 min
- 25K: 6 hours
- 10K: 4 hours
- Kids Fun Run: Not specified
Start Times
- 50K: 7:00 am CST, Saturday
- 25K: 8:00 am CST, Saturday
- 10K: 8:00 am CST, Saturday
- Kid’s Run: approx. 2:00 pm, Saturday
Course Descriptions
50K
The Rockin Choccolocco 50K UltraMarathon Race is a point-to-point trail that runs on the Pinhoti Trail until connecting on the Heflin Spur for the last 2 miles. The race starts on FS 532 (near Greenleaf Dam), and finishes at the stunning Cahulga Creek Park, 343 Mountain St in Heflin AL. Along the run you will experience scenic overlooks, creek crossings, lakes, hardwood and pine forests. 95% of the course is run on beautiful single-track trails on the Pinhoti Trail, throughout the Talladega National Forest.
25K
The Rockin Choccolocco 25K will start and finish at the Cahulga Creek Park (lollipop course), 343 Mountain St in Heflin AL. The course will run 2 miles north from the Cahulga Creek Park on the Heflin Spur to Shoal Creek Trailhead where it will traverse on the Pinhoti Trail 7 miles to High Rock. At this point, runners will take FS 531 to FS 500 for approximately 1 mile. At FS 500, runners will turn left for approx .8 mile, and run to the first dirt road to your right. The course continues & will meet up with the Heflin Spur to carry you back into the Finish Line at Cahulga Creek Park.
10K
The Rockin Choccolocco 10K will start and finish at the Cahulga Creek Park (out and back), 343 Mountain St in Heflin AL. The course will run north from the Cahulga Creek Park on the Heflin Spur through the Shoal Creek Trailhead onto the Pinhoti Trail for approx. .6 of a mile. At that point, runners will turn around at the sign and head back through Shoal Creek onto the Heflin Spur and back to the finish line at Cahulga Creek Park.
Course Maps
- 50K: View Map
- 25K: NEW MAP for 25K coming soon and will be added to the old 1/2 marathon course - View Activity
Packet Pickup
50K, 25K, 10K, & Kids Run
- Date: Friday - April 24th - 3:00 - 6:30 pm CST, Cahulga Creek Park, 343 Mountain St, Heflin AL 36264
- 50K: Race Morning - 6:30 am - 6:50 am CST, Greenleaf Dam (FS 532) (Race Start)
- 25K, 10K, & Kid’s Run: Race Morning - 7:35 am - 7:50 am CST, Cahulga Creek Park, 343 Mountain St, Heflin AL 36264 (Race Start)
Bus Transportation
50K Bus Transportation From Cahulga Park to the Start (FS 532): Bus tickets may be purchased at the time of registration or at a later time in the store for $15. Buses will depart from Cahulga Park at 5:55 am CST SHARP!
Parking
Parking at Cahulga Park: As you come into Cahulga Park, please park to your left in the grassy area.
Restrooms
Restrooms: Restrooms are available at the start/finish of all races.
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
Results: Results will be posted on Ultrasignup.com.
Awards
- 50K, 25K, 10K: Top 3 Overall Male/Female
- 1st Overall Male/Female Master: Awarded
- 1st Overall Male/Female Grand Master: Awarded
- All Finishers: will receive a medal.
Aid Stations
50K
- Start: FS 532
- Aid 1: Blue Trail FS 540 - 6.2 miles
- Aid 2: Co RD 61 - 9.8 miles, no crew
- Aid 3: Pine Glenn - 16 miles
- Aid 4: High Rock FS 531 - 23 miles
- FS 523: 26 miles - water only
- Aid 5: Heflin Spur Trailhead - 29.8 miles
- Finish Line: Cahulga Creek Park - 32 miles
25K
- Start: Cahulga Creek Park
- Aid 1: Heflin Spur Trailhead - 2.2 miles
- FS 523: water only - 6 miles
- Aid 2: High Rock - 9 miles
- Finish Line: Cahulga Creek Park - 25K
10K
- Start: Cahulga Creek Park (out and back)
- Aid 1: Heflin Spur Trailhead - 2.2 miles
- Aid 2: Heflin Spur Trailhead - 4 miles
- Finish Line: Cahulga Creek Park - 6.2 miles
Cut-off times can be found on pinhotitrailseries.com (Mileage/Cut-off Times Chart).
Pinhoti Trail Races 50K Grand Slam
Finish…Mt Cheaha 50K, Oak Mountain 50K, & Rockin Choccolocco 50K and you will receive a very unique buckle for finishing all 3 50Ks! Sign up for the 50K Grand Slam by emailing jamiehruns@gmail.com.
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