XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest
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XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest - Pelham, Alabama
XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest takes place on Oct 31, 2026 at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The event is part of the XTERRA Trail Run World Series and includes a range of trail races and a family-oriented Halloween Hike. The marathon and half marathon serve as qualifiers for the XTERRA World Championship.
Distances offered:
- 26.2 miles Trail Marathon
- 13.1 miles Trail Half Marathon
- 10K Trail Run
- 5K Halloween Hike / Family Hike
Event activities include an Appalachian Festival, an athlete check-in and social the day before the races, the race day program with multiple trail events, and an awards ceremony at the park. Course grading lists easy, intermediate, and difficult sections, indicating varied terrain across routes.
The venue address is 200 Terrace Drive, Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, Alabama 35124. Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport is the nearest major airport, about 30 minutes from the park. Public transportation options near the park are limited and rideshare or a vehicle are commonly used to move between park areas.
Finish Line Events' stated cancellation policy notes that registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable, events proceed rain or shine, and organizers may cancel or reschedule under extreme circumstances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
