Buts Bearly Ultra
Birmingham, United States • 21 Nov 2026
BUTS Bearly Ultra - Birmingham, AL
BUTS Bearly Ultra is a trail running event at Red Mountain Park in Birmingham, AL, offered as a 13.5 mile loop and a 27 mile option consisting of two loops. Each 13.5 mile loop contains roughly 1,500 feet of elevation gain.
The route uses a variety of trail surfaces, including runnable old rail beds and twisty, root-filled singletrack. Named sections and trails referenced on the course include Ike and the BMRR trails. The loop passes Grace's Gap Overlook and runs near old mine shafts; several chairs and swings are located along the course.
Aid stations are provided on the loop and are available during the race. Finish-line provisions include hot food, cold drinks, and a unique finisher medal.
The event is presented as suitable for first trail races, first ultras, and experienced runners. Organizers use HuTags for timing; timing tags are worn on the ankle and taller socks are recommended to accommodate the tag.
Organizers state that a portion of entry fees will be donated to support Red Mountain Park and local trail systems. Red Mountain Park is part of Jeff Co Greenways, a partnership dedicated to preserving local parks. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
- 27 Miler (two laps of the 13.5 mile loop)
- 13.5 Miler (single loop)