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Lake Yahou 50K

Anniston, United States • 4 Oct 2025

Lake Yahou - October 4, 2025

Lake Yahou takes place at 370 Lake Yahou Road, Anniston, AL. Registration closes September 26. Distances offered:

  • 50K
  • 10 Miler
  • 5.5 Miler

Course and race information

The trails are mostly non-technical single-track dirt with rocks and roots and a few spots with rocks and boulders. The event is cupless; runners must bring their own container for liquids. There will be a full aid station at the start/finish and either a self-serve (water and snacks) or a full aid station about 3.8 miles in at the McClellan Trailhead, depending on volunteer availability. Packet pickup is on race day at the start line.

Distance details: the 50K is three loops with total elevation around 3000 feet and a 10-hour cutoff. The 10 Miler is one loop (about 10 to 10.5 miles) with around 1000 feet of elevation and a 4-hour cutoff. The 5.5 Miler is a single loop of about 5.5 miles (distance may vary by watch), with around 551 feet of elevation and a 3-hour cutoff.

Each finisher receives a hand-painted finisher rock. Awards are given to the top three female and top three male finishers for each distance. Long sleeve shirts are provided to runners who register before September 9. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Anniston

Race information

Registration Facebook
50 km
3000 m+
50k
10 mi
1000 m+
10 Miler
6 mi
551 m+
5.5 Miles
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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