Mount Cheaha 50K
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About the race
The Mount Cheaha 50K is a point to point trail ultramarathon held on February 20, 2027, in Delta, Alabama, organized by Pinhoti Trail Races. The race finishes at Cheaha State Park on the summit of Cheaha Mountain, elevation 2,407 feet.
The course follows sections of the Pinhoti Trail, Skyway Trail, and Silent Trail through the Talladega National Forest. About 80% of the route is single track. Runners pass scenic overlooks, creek crossings, lakes, waterfalls, and mixed hardwood and pine forest.
There are six staffed aid stations located along the course: Chandler Springs (3.3 miles, water only), Clairmont (8.5 miles), Adams Gap (14.8 miles), Hubbard Creek (18.8 miles), Silent Trail (25.8 miles), and Cheaha Lake (28.5 miles, water only). The published course distance is approximately 31.6 miles and the official time limit is 9 hours 30 minutes; mileage and cut-off charts are provided by the organizer.
Logistics noted by the organizer include packet pickup at a downtown Anniston location and at the Porters Gap Trailhead on race morning, limited parking at the start, bus transportation from Cheaha State Park (bus tickets available for a fee), and crew passes for the park that must be purchased in advance. Portable toilets are available at the start. Race rules state no refunds, no race day registration, no entry transfers, and no deferrals. Results will be posted online. Awards include top overall and age category placements and a finisher medal for all finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
