Eagle Ridge

Event overview

Eagle Ridge is a trail running event at Lake Guntersville State Park in Guntersville, AL, with multiple distance options. Distances offered include:

• 50K
• Half Marathon
• 5K

The park covers more than 6,000 acres and has over 30 miles of single-track trails. The 50K consists of 2.5 loops and has an overall cutoff of 8 hours. Trails are low-traffic and the course layout includes several bluff views and multiple park access points for spectators.

Logistics and race details

The race field is capped at 350 runners. All RunningLane Events trail races are cupless - runners must carry a handheld bottle, pack, or reusable cup; a reusable cup is available for purchase at checkout for $5. Packets may be picked up in advance at the race director’s packet location or on race morning at the park lodge. Shirts are long sleeve; runners registered by January 15 are guaranteed an event long sleeve shirt. Age groups for the Half Marathon and 50K are in ten-year divisions; the 5K awards overall male and female. All finishers receive a finisher medal. Several aid stations are provided on course; the 5K has water only at the 2.4 mile mark, the Half Marathon and 50K have multiple aid stations at specified mile marks. Lodging is available at Guntersville State Park Lodge with discounted rates for race participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.