XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest

🏞️ Race Overview

Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest, where endurance meets celebration on one of the most rugged and beautiful landscapes in the country. Whether you’re a seasoned trail runner or an outdoor enthusiast, this event has something for everyone.

📅 Event Schedule

November 7, 2025 Check in and Dinner Details

• Check in: 2pm
• Dinner: 5pm XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest Welcome Dinner (all participants welcome dinner is included in your entry fee)

November 8, 2025 Festival and After Party

• Late check in: 7am OMSP
• Race Start: 8am Full Distance & Half Distance Start (Discover Shelby Pavilion)
• Appalachian Festival Starts: 9am
• Family Hike & Scavenger Hunt: 10am Rolling Start
• Awards Ceremony: 1pm
• After Party: 7pm XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest (TBA)

🏃‍♂️ Race Options

The XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest features two exhilarating race options:

• Full Distance – 35K (XTERRA World Championship Qualifier)

• Half Distance - 15K (XTERRA World Championship Qualifier)

Welcome to Alabama where we celebrate the mullet. And these courses are business in the front and party in the back! Start with fast, flowing singletrack before hitting the wild and untamed backcountry trails of the Appalachian wilderness. Whether you're pushing for a championship spot or just out to test your limits, these races will challenge and reward you in equal measure.

👪 Family Fun

We invite families to join our Family Hike, an opportunity to experience the breathtaking scenery together. Best of all, XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest Full Distance and Half Distance participants receive a free entry to the Family Hike and discover the history of the apex predator, the Appalachiosaurus, and our family fun scavenger hunt! This hike is for little kids and big kids alike! The Family Hike will have a rolling start from the beginning of the Appalachian Festival - 3pm.

🎉 Finish Line Festivities

After conquering the trails, the real fun begins! Stick around for an authentic Appalachian celebration featuring:

• Live Music: Bluegrass Bands
• Arts & Crafts: Local Appalachian Arts & Crafts
• Traditional Activities: Bread Making & Butter Churning
• Surprises: More Festive Surprises!

Lace up your trail shoes, bring your adventurous spirit, and prepare for an epic day of racing, music, culture, and community.

🎟️ Event Details

Join us on November 8, 2025, for the XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest—where the trail is tough, the finish line is festive, and the memories last a lifetime!

This will be a cup-less event. A special thanks to our sponsors at SouthernBiotech for making all 2025 Finish Line Events cup-less and providing our participants reusable race cups!

💵 Admission Information

All participants must pay admission to Oak Mountain State Park upon entry. Your entry fee helps keep our parks alive and its employees working to make Alabama State Parks a national treasure!
Adults: $5
12 and younger: $2

🔗 More Information

For further details, visit the race [website](https://runsignup.com/Race/AL/Pelham/XTERRAAppalachianTrailFest?aflt_token=QZt1KFBDIiIun5smo9vi7y59qq2fNLcB).