When
Saturday, August 15th, 2026
Where
Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham AL
Distance
5K
About this race
Race Overview
Race start is at North Trailhead
Course Description
- Start: Beginning with a short service road start, runners will quickly sort themselves before entering the single track of Blue Trail.
- Challenge: After some rolling uphill, you will take a hard left up one of Oak Mountain's gnarliest climbs, Outback Highway!
- Terrain: Once summitted, good news, the most grueling stretch is behind you, but you still have 2.5 miles of rugged Alabama terrain.
- Final Climb: From Eagles Nest, it’s about a half mile of technical downhill till you get back to Red Road for a fast finish. Watch your ankles!
Awards
- Categories: There are only two awards in this race: the King and the Queen.
- Female Winner: If a female wins overall, she is both King and Queen unless another female gets second.
- Men's Eligibility: Men are not eligible to win the Queen award.
- Knighthood: Anyone who beats 40 minutes will also be knighted.
Event Details
Course map
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