Lake Yahou 50K
Anniston, United States • 10 Oct 2026
Lake Yahou - October 10, 2026
Lake Yahou is a trail race event in Anniston, AL centered at 370 Lake Yahou Road. The lake area opened for recreational use in May 2022 and this event is the first trail race to start at the lake. The trails are mostly non-technical single-track dirt with rocks and roots and a few sections containing rocks or boulders.
Distances offered
- 50K: Three loops, elevation about 3000 feet, 10 hour cutoff.
- 10 miles: One loop, about 10.5 miles total, elevation about 1000 feet, 4 hour cutoff.
- 5.5 miles: Single loop about 5.5 miles, elevation about 551 feet, 3 hour cutoff.
Aid stations include a full station at the start and finish. There will be either a self-serve water and snack station or a full aid station at the McClellan Trailhead about 3.8 miles in depending on volunteer availability. This is a cupless event; participants must bring their own container for liquids.
Finishers receive a hand painted finisher rock; runners who drop to a lower distance mid-race are not eligible for the finisher rock or for top-distance awards. Top three male and female awards are given per distance. Finish line activities include music, food and beverages. Long sleeve shirts are available to registered runners who select a size before September 9. Registration closes October 6. There are no refunds or deferrals; transfers to another runner may be arranged with the organizer. Packet pickup is on race day at the start line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.