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Oak Mountain 50k

Pelham, United States • 28 Mar 2026

Oak Mountain 50K, Oak Mountain State Park (Pelham, AL)

The event offers three trail distances inside Oak Mountain State Park. Courses run on mostly single-track trails and include two climbs to the top of Double Oak Mountain. The 50K route has approximately 3,600 feet of elevation gain and the layout uses no repeating loops.

Runners pass several park features including Peavine Falls, a naturally fed waterfall about 65 feet tall, Maggie's Glen, and Shackleford Point, the park high point at about 1,260 feet. The 50K course includes four manned aid stations and several water-only stations placed along the route. Parking and restrooms are available near the Dogwood Pavilion.

  • 50K - mostly single-track, approx 3,600 ft elevation gain
  • 25K - out and back using Yellow and Red trails
  • 6 Miler - short out and back with trail connections to the finish

Time limits are set for each distance: the 50K has a 9 hour 30 minute limit, the 25K has a 9 hour limit, and the 6 Miler has a 5 hour limit. Park entry passes are purchased at the park gate and fees vary by age; active and retired military and veterans are admitted free. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Pelham

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50 km
Oak Mountain 50k
25 km
Oak Mountain 25k
6 mi
6 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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