Delano Park
Decatur, United States • 7 Mar 2026
Event
The Delano Park running event in Decatur, AL offers three entry options:
- 50 Mile Solo
- 12 Hour Solo
- 12 Hour Relay
The 2026 edition is the event's 20th consecutive running. Registration closes on March 6, 2026.
Course and facilities
The course is a USATF-certified 1.00 mile loop on an unpaved path in Delano Park, 983 Gordon Dr SE, Decatur, AL. The route is partially tree-lined, generally flat with less than 15 feet of elevation change per lap, and has aid available on each lap. There is room in the park for participants to set up a base camp the day before or on race morning. Permanent restrooms are on site and additional port-a-potties will be provided at trail side.
Registration, packet pickup and awards
Late registration for individual 12 Hour and 50 mile divisions may be accepted at packet pickup if those divisions are not full; late registrants are not guaranteed a shirt or personalized plaque. Packet pickup and a pre-race dinner take place on the evening before the event at Westminster Presbyterian Church, 801 Jackson St SE, Decatur, AL; race-day packet pickup is self-serve at Delano Park. Personalized finisher plaques are produced from the list of registered names submitted before the organizer’s deadline. Awards in the 12 Hour event are by highest mileage; 50 mile awards are by time for first male and female individuals. Partial laps do not count toward final totals. Refunds are not issued after January 31, 2026; only the registration fee is refundable by mail in eligible cases. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.