In The Heat Of The Night

In the Heat of the Night

In the Heat of the Night is a night trail race held near Anniston, Alabama, with the start/finish at Frog Pond Overlook on Talladega Forest roads adjacent to the Pinhoti Trail. The loop course uses maintained dirt and gravel forest roads. Course direction alternates by year: even years run counter clockwise and odd years run clockwise. Start/finish GPS coordinates are 33.714045, -85.6643037.

Distances offered:

• 100K: four loops; about 7,920 feet elevation gain; cutoff 18 hours.
• 50K: two loops; about 3,950 feet elevation gain; cutoff 10 hours.
• 25K: one loop; about 1,980 feet elevation gain; cutoff 6 hours.
• 10K: out-and-back 3.1 miles up and back; 596 feet elevation gain; cutoff 4 hours.

The event is cupless. There is an aid station at the start/finish and two full aid stations on course. Drop bags are allowed at both on-course aid stations for 50K and 100K entrants. A preview run is offered once before the race.

Each registrant receives a shirt (order deadline July 13) and finishers receive a handmade amulet for completing their registered distance. Top three male and female finishers in each distance receive handmade awards. 100K finishers receive a BOCO Trucker hat with registration; other distances may purchase a hat at packet pickup. A percentage of registration fees supports the Talladega National Forest. Only 200 spots are available; there are no refunds, deferrals, or transfers except deferral in case of major natural disaster. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.