Ruffner Mountain Fall Classic

NOV
14
2026
Trail race at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve offering 6 Miler, half and full marathon on a 6.4 mile loop with significant elevation and a 200 runner field limit.
Sat 14 Nov 2026
26 miles 13 miles 6 miles

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Ruffner Mountain Fall Classic

The event is a trail race held at Ruffner Mountain Nature Preserve, listed with the Irondale ball fields as the location. Distances offered are organized as loops on a 6.4 mile circuit.

  • 6 Miler: 1 loop
  • Half Marathon: 2 loops
  • Full Marathon: 4 loops

Elevation totals are given per distance: the 6 Miler accumulates 1,450 ft, the Half Marathon 2,900 ft, and the Full Marathon 5,800 ft. Two aid stations are placed on course: one at the Ruffner Mountain Nature Center (about 3.5 miles) and the second at the start/finish area (about 6.4 miles). The aid stations are noted as primarily supporting half and full marathon runners who run additional loops.

The event shows a field limit of 200 runners. A shirt deadline is noted: entries received by October 1 guarantee a race shirt. Entry fees are listed within a range from USD 66.78 to USD 114.79, with multiple offer options and availability indicated. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi
Full Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
6 mi
6 Miler

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