Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party

Valley, United States • 9 May 2026

Event details

Muddy Crudd's Ultra Trail Party takes place in Valley, AL at Shawmut Airport on Saturday, May 9, 2026. The course runs along the banks of the Chattahoochee River. This is the event's third edition. Registration closes on Fri, May 8. The event lists the following distance options:

  • 12-hour
  • 6-hour
  • 5K
  • Ice Cream Mile

Race formats and awards

Timed events include 12-hour and 6-hour formats with a full aid station and volunteers experienced in ultras. The 5K is a 3.1 mile trail-style loop along the river. The Ice Cream Mile requires runners to consume four frosty treats, one at each quarter mile, starting with a choice from three options.

The event is designated a no-DNF event: completing one 5K loop before sundown yields a recorded finish. Each finisher receives a unique finisher award. Overall male and female winners receive unique awards, which may include a loaf of Mama Crudd's homemade bread; the bread is not gluten free. A $100 cash prize is offered for a new 12-hour course record; the 12-hour record listed from 2024 is 58 miles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

12 hr
12hr
6 hr
6hr
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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