Oak Mountain 50k

Pelham, United States • 3 Apr 2027

Oak Mountain 50K / 25K & 6 Mile - April 3, 2027

The event is the 26th annual Oak Mountain 50K held on April 3, 2027 on the Pinhoti Trail in Alabama. The course runs through forested hills on mostly single-track trails and does not use repeating loops. Runners encounter two climbs up to the top of Double Oak Mountain, each climb having an elevation gain of about 600 ft, and the 50K accumulates roughly 3,900 ft of total climbing.

Race information includes course maps for each distance, a runner's handbook, aid station mileage and cutoffs, and GPX files. The 50K entry has a maximum permitted completion time of 9 hours 30 minutes.

Distances offered:

  • 50K: forested single-track with two climbs, about 3,900 ft total ascent
  • 25K: single-track trails on Oak Mountain, non-repeating course
  • 6 Mile: shorter trail option on the same trail network

The description focuses on course terrain, elevation profile, and available race documentation. No repeating loops are used on the routes and course materials are provided for navigation and planning. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

50 km
50k
25 km
25k
6 mi
6 Mile
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Trail runs nearby

An overnight 50 mile lap race at Hoover Sports Park East run on a 2.5 mile loop; finish within 16 hours to earn a custom belt buckle. Aid is available each lap and pacers and crew setups are permitted outside the course.

A Fourth of July tradition at Oak Mountain State Park, the 45th Peavine Falls Run features a chip-timed 8.2 mile race and race shirts, with registration details and a listed fee.

A 7.4 mile trail run in Pelham, Alabama on July 4, 2026 that reaches King’s Chair on Double Oak Mountain. The third edition includes participant swag and a post-race gathering. Registration closes July 1.

A 2 mile cross country time trial at Veterans Park in Hoover, Alabama on July 21, 2026. Separate boys, girls, and open heats with individual entry fee $20 and team discounts for groups of five or more.

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