Lake Yahou 50K

Lake Yahou - October 10, 2026

Lake Yahou is a trail running event organized by Dirty Soles Trail Races at 370 Lake Yahou Road, Anniston, AL. The venue opened for recreational use in May 2022 and the course uses mostly non technical single track dirt with rocks and roots; most sections are runnable with a few rocky or boulder spots.

Distances offered include:

• 50K: three loops, around 3000 feet elevation, 10 hour cutoff
• 10 miles: single loop about 10.5 miles, around 1000 feet elevation, 4 hour cutoff
• 5.5 miles: single loop about 5.5 miles, around 551 feet elevation, 3 hour cutoff

There will be a full aid station at the start and finish and either a self serve water and snack station or a full aid station near McClellan Trailhead at about 3.8 miles depending on volunteer availability. This is a cupless event, so runners must carry their own liquid container. Finishers receive a hand painted finisher rock; runners who drop to a lower distance during the race are not eligible for a finisher rock or for distance awards. Awards are given to the top three female and top three male finishers in each distance. Long sleeve shirts are offered to registered runners who select a size before Sept 9; later registrations may not receive a shirt. No refunds or deferrals; transfers to another runner are possible. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.