Mount Cheaha 50K

Mount Cheaha 50K

The Mount Cheaha 50K is a point-to-point trail ultramarathon in Delta, Alabama that finishes at Cheaha State Park near the summit of Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in Alabama at 2,407 feet. The advertised distance is 50K.

Runners follow trails that include scenic overlooks, creek crossings, lakes, waterfalls, and hardwood and pine forests. About 80% of the course is single-track on the Pinhoti Trail, Skyway Trail and Silent Trail through the Talladega National Forest.

There are six aid stations along the route: Aid 1 Chandler Springs at 3.3 miles (water only); Aid 2 Clairmont at 8.5 miles; Aid 3 Adams Gap at 14.8 miles; Aid 4 Hubbard Creek at 18.8 miles; Aid 5 Silent Trail at 25.8 miles (water only); Aid 6 Cheaha Lake at 28.5 miles. The listed finish line is at 31.6 miles. The published overall time limit is 9 hours 30 minutes; mileage and cut-off details are provided by the organizer.

Logistics notes from the organizer include packet pickup at Coldwater Mountain Brewpub in downtown Anniston (1208 Walnut Ave), crew passes for Cheaha State Park that must be paid in advance with cash and specific fees per adult, child and senior, and bus transportation options from the park overflow area for an additional fee. Parking at the start is limited and porta potties are provided at the trailhead. The event policy states no refunds, no race day registration, no entry transfers and no deferrals.

Awards include top three overall male and female, first male and female master and grand master, and a finisher medal for all who complete the race. Results are posted online. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.