Rebecca Mountain 50 Mile

Rebecca Mountain 50 Mile : Sylacauga, AL (Sept 12, 2026)

Rebecca Mountain 50 Mile is a point-to-point trail event near Sylacauga, Alabama, offering two distances:

• 50 Miler - point-to-point on the Pinhoti Trail and Sylaward Trails.
• 50K - follows the 50 Miler route for the first section, then finishes via Sylaward Trails.

The 50 Miler runs from Hwy 77 (Porter’s Gap) to the Sylaward Trails at Lake Howard. The course includes approximately 31 miles of Pinhoti single-track across Horn Mountain and Rebecca Mountain, about six miles of forest service road, then roughly 12 miles on Sylaward single-track. The posted elevation gain is approximately 5,171 feet. The 50 Miler has a 16 hour time limit; the 50K has a 10 hour time limit.

Aid stations are provided at regular intervals on both courses, with a drop bag location at Rebecca Tower (about mile 25.5) for the 50 Miler. Packet pickup is scheduled the Friday before the race at Lake Howard and on race morning at Porter’s Gap Trailhead. Bus transportation from Lake Howard to the start is available for a fee; parking at the start area is limited and attendants will assist.

Event policies include online entry only, no refunds, no race day registration, no transfers, and no deferrals. Camping is available at Lake Howard for a small donation. Restrooms will be available at the start and finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.