Night Howler 50

Hoover, United States • 27 Jun 2026

Event

The Night Howler 50 is a 50-mile overnight ultramarathon held at Hoover Sports Park East in Hoover, Alabama. The event is organized as a lap race and uses a 2.5-mile loop; each runner must complete twenty laps to reach the full 50 miles. Participants must be 19 or older. To be an official finisher and receive the event belt buckle, runners must complete the distance within a 16-hour cutoff. All finishers who place in the top three of the male and female fields receive custom medals. Race-day packet pickup provides a race bib and a custom t-shirt. Entries are nonrefundable; transfers or deferrals are allowed.

  • 50 miles

Course and logistics

The start/finish and main aid station are located at the building in the middle of the baseball fields at Hoover Sports Park East. The clearly marked loop crosses a bridge above the Cahaba River and descends four flights of stairs into wooded trails. The course is generally flat with a few small inclines and declines. Crews may set up tents or personal aid stations outside the race course, and pacers are allowed on course at any time. A full-service aid station at the start/finish will offer food and hydration, including pickles, fruits, and occasional hot items such as pancakes and quesadillas. This is a cup-less event; runners must provide their own cup or water bottle. The race takes place in June and is held rain or shine; summer conditions in Hoover are typically hot and humid with average highs near 88 and lows near 68, so participants should plan gear accordingly, including a headlamp and extra batteries for running in darkness. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 mi
50 Miler
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