BUTS Bearly Ultra
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BUTS Bearly Ultra : Red Mountain Park, Birmingham AL
BUTS Bearly Ultra is a trail running event held at Red Mountain Park in Birmingham, Alabama. The event uses a 13.5 mile loop that showcases a variety of local trails and can be run once or twice for the longer distance.
Distances
- 13.5 mile loop with around 1500 feet of elevation
- 27 mile course consisting of two 13.5 mile loops
The loop route includes runnable old rail beds and twisty, root filled single track. Sections such as Ike and the BMRR trails offer differing terrain and pace options. The course passes scenic points including Grace's Gap Overlook and former mine shafts, and features chairs and swings along parts of the route.
Aid stations are provided on the course and will be encountered during the loop. At the finish participants are offered hot food, cold drinks, and a unique finisher medal.
Organizational details note that bib pickup is available only the morning of the race at Red Mountain Park. A portion of entry fees is donated back to support Red Mountain Park and local trail systems. Red Mountain Park is part of Jeff Co Greenways, a partnership focused on preserving area parks and trails. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
