Eagle Ridge

Event

Eagle Ridge is a trail running event at Lake Guntersville State Park, 1155 Lodge Dr, Guntersville, AL. The park covers more than 6,000 acres and features over 30 miles of single-track trails, with several bluff viewpoints and lake scenery. The field is capped at 350 runners.

Distances

• 50K
• 1/2 Marathon
• 5K

Race details

The 50K is run as 2.5 loops and has an overall cutoff of 8 hours; runners who do not complete the final loop at the cutoff pace will be pulled. Aid stations are provided on course with water, sports drink, and various food items. Specific aid locations listed include:

• 5K: water at 2.4 miles
• Half marathon: aid at 2.4, 3.1, 3.9, 5.8, 9.1, and 11.3 miles
• 50K: aid at 2.4, 3.1, 4.0, 6.5, 7.2, 9.8, 12.9, 14.8, 17.6, 18.4, 21.7, 24.9, 28.0, and 30.0 miles

All RunningLane trail events are cupless races; runners must carry a handheld bottle, pack, or reusable cup. A long-sleeve race shirt is planned; entrants registered by January 15, 2024 are guaranteed the event long-sleeve shirt.

Logistics

Packet pickup is available at a RunningLane location on the Friday before the race and on race morning at the Guntersville State Park Lodge. The lodge offers discounted room rates for participants and a runner discount on weekend buffets. There are no refunds, credits, or transfers for entries. Registration closes on Feb 5 at 11:59 PM CT. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.