Eagle Ridge

Eagle Ridge

Eagle Ridge is a trail running event held at Guntersville State Park in Guntersville, Alabama, with multiple distance options and a limit of 350 runners. The park includes more than 6,000 acres and over 30 miles of single-track trails; the course layout includes multiple loops, bluff views and several park access roads that allow spectators to reach multiple points.

Distances offered:

• 50K
• 1/2 Marathon
• 5K

The 50K is run as 2.5 loops and has an overall cutoff of 8 hours (about 15:28 per mile); runners who do not complete the final loop by the cutoff will be removed from the event. Aid stations provide water, Gatorade, cola, GU, pretzels, M&Ms, granola bars and other items. Aid station locations by race:

• 5K: water at 2.4 miles
• Half Marathon: aid at 2.4, 3.1, 3.9, 5.8, 9.1, 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, 30.0 miles

All runners receive a long sleeve race shirt and a finisher medal; age-group awards apply to the Half Marathon and 50K in ten-year bands, while the 5K has overall male and female awards. This is a cupless race; participants must carry a hand-held bottle, pack or reusable cup. Packet pickup is available at a RunningLane office and the park lodge. No refunds, credits or entry transfers are offered. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.