Memorial Day Trail Run

Pelham, United States • 23 May 2026

Memorial Day Trail Run

The Memorial Day Trail Run is scheduled for Saturday, May 23, 2026, at Oak Mountain State Park, Belcher Tract north entrance, 200 Terrace Dr, Pelham, Alabama. Parking at that entrance requires a $5 per person fee.

Distances offered:

  • 12 Miler
  • 6 Miler

This event is the third race in the Southeastern Trail Series and is described as slightly harder and longer than the first two races in the series. Packet pickup and late registration are scheduled for Friday, May 22 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Mountain High Outfitters, 2000 Oak Mountain State Park Road, and on Saturday morning at the park following race signage.

Registration closes on Wednesday, May 20 at 11:59 PM CT. The cutoff to be guaranteed a race shirt is Friday, May 9; extras may be available and can be checked at registration after the race.

Active military participants may run free of charge; current active military should present military ID at packet pickup. A coupon code for online registration is provided as 2026US.Military and may be used when registering on Ultrasignup.

Place awards are issued as runners finish. Awards include overall 1st through 3rd for male and female, age awards for Masters 40-49, Grand Master 50-59, Ultra Grand Master 60 plus, and male and female awards for 16 and under. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 mi
12 Mile
6 mi
6 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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