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Race to the Lake - Pelham

Pelham, United States • 7 Jun 2026

Overview

This low-cost event aims to get people out on the trails in a fun environment that is open to everyone. The start and finish location is at the Lakeside pavilion near the South Trail Head in Oak Mountain State Park.

Race Details

The event is called BUTS RTTL and features a 10 mile lollipop course on single-track trail. The course includes about 2,000 feet of climbing and is described as technical but runnable. There is a 4-hour cutoff time for the race.

Course Description

The route starts on the Yellow Trail. Runners will take a hard right onto the Green trail, ascend to West Ridge Road, and descend on the Yellow/White Connector. After turning right onto the Orange Horse trail, runners follow a gravel road past cabins before rejoining the Orange trail. The route veers right to meet the Yellow trail again and follows it around the lake to the BMX course, which is just over halfway. The course then continues on the Yellow trail through the foothills, crosses a road to the Alabama Wildlife Center, and turns right at the intersection of the Green and Yellow Trail. It heads up the Green/Yellow Connector for a short climb before finishing on the Yellow Trail. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Logistics

  • There is one unmanned aid station located around the halfway point. It will have water and a few simple items like gels.
  • Packet pick-up is on race day from 6:30 to 7:30 AM at the Lakeside pavilion.
  • All participants must pay a $5 fee in cash to enter Oak Mountain State Park. Eligible military veterans get in free.
  • No late or race day registrations are accepted.
United States Alabama Pelham

Race information

Registration
10 mi
10 Miler
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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