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Darter Dash

Name: Darter Dash
Start: 2025-09-20
End: 2025-09-20
Location: Dixiana

Dixiana, United States • 20 Sep 2025

Located in Pinson, Alabama at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve (3906 Turkey Creek Rd), the Darter Dash is a 5k and 10k trail run presented by the Birmingham Ultra Trail Society (BUTS). Runners traverse wooded trails with moderate elevation and a stretch of pavement, along Turkey Creek, in a preserve known for Vermilion Darter habitat. This year's field is capped at 125 participants. Highlights include a Splash Challenge tubing down a waterfall at the finish, plus a pancake breakfast with mimosas, awards for top finishers, and post-race mingling with sponsors. Proceeds support educational programs at the preserve. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Dixiana

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

10k

5 km

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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