Ridge to Blazing Ridge Trail Race
Pelham, United States • 22 Aug 2026
Event details
Ridge to Blazing Ridge Trail Race takes place in Pelham, AL, at Oak Mountain State Park. It is listed as Race 5 of the Southeastern Trail Series. The start location is the Redbud Pavilion next to the BMX Track on Tranquility Road. Registration opens on December 15, 2025. The event offers the following distances:
- 20 Miler
- 10 Miler
Course and logistics
The course map and GPX file are available on the Southeastern Trail Runs website. The course includes aid stations on the mountain: two at mile 3.75 and a water-only stop at mile 7.5. Tailwind and water are supplied at the aid stations. Runners are required to carry water at all times; entrants must be carrying at least 15 to 20 oz of water or Tailwind at the start or they will not be allowed to run.
Packet pickup and late registration are offered at Mountain High Outfitters (2000 Oak Mountain Park Rd, Pelham, AL) on the Friday before the race and at the Redbud Pavilion on race morning. Oak Mountain State Park charges a $5 entry fee per person. Registrants who sign up by July 26 will receive custom race shirts; shirts are ordered six weeks before the race and will be distributed based on registration date if quantities vary.
Student discount: high school age or younger qualify for a 50% registration discount using the discount code Student-2025. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.