In The Heat Of The Night
Anniston, United States • 8 Aug 2026
In the Heat of the Night : Anniston, AL
This event offers night trail races on maintained dirt and gravel forest roads in the Talladega Forest, near the Pinhoti Trail. The loop course begins at Frog Pond Overlook and generally follows forest roads for each loop. The race was Alabama’s first 100K trail race and is organized by Dirty Soles Trail Races.
Distances offered:
- 100K four-loop course, 7920ish ft elevation gain, 18 hour cutoff
- 50K two-loop course, 3950ish ft elevation gain, 10 hour cutoff
- 25K one-loop course, 1980ish ft elevation gain, 6 hour cutoff
- 10K out-and-back, 596 ft elevation gain, 4 hour cutoff
Course direction alternates by year: even years run counter clockwise, odd years run clockwise. Aid stations include the start/finish and two full stations on course. Drop bags are allowed at the on-course aid stations for the 50K and 100K. This is a cupless event.
Perks and awards include a race shirt (requested during registration), a handmade amulet for finishers of their registered distance, and handmade awards for the top three females and males in each distance. 100K registrants receive a BOCO Trucker hat with registration; other distances may purchase hats at packet pickup. Packet pickup is held at the start on race day.
There are 200 spots available, no waitlist, and no refunds, deferrals, or transfers. A portion of registration proceeds is donated to the Talladega National Forest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.