Delano Park

Decatur, United States • 7 Mar 2026

Delano Park Ultra Event

The event is scheduled for March 7, 2026, at Delano Park in Decatur, Alabama. It offers three race categories: 50 Mile Solo, 12 Hour Solo, and 12 Hour Relay.

Race Course

The race is run on multiple laps of a USATF-certified 1.00 mile unpaved path within Delano Park. The course is flat, with a total elevation change of less than 15 feet per lap, and is partially tree-lined. Aid is available on each lap. The average high temperature is 60°F, and the average low is 40°F, but weather can vary.

Logistics and Amenities

There is plenty of space along the course for participants to set up a base camp on the Friday before or on race morning. Permanent bathrooms are available, with additional port-a-potties at the trail side. Packet pickup is available on Friday evening at a church location for a pre-race dinner, or on race morning at the park starting at 5:00 AM.

Registration Details

Registration closes on Friday, March 6. Refunds are not available after January 31, 2026. For those registering by February 23, a personalized finisher plaque with the runner's name and total mileage completed is guaranteed. Each participant receives a race t-shirt and other items.

For the relay event, teams can consist of 2, 3, or 4 persons. Each team member receives an individual plaque, and the team gets a plaque with the team name.

Awards are given based on highest mileage in the 12-hour events and fastest time in the 50-mile event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 Mile Solo
12 Hour Relay
12 Hour Solo
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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