The Endless Mile

Alabaster, United States • 23-26 Oct 2025

The Endless Mile is an ultrarunning event held at Veteran's Park in Alabaster, Alabama, featuring a USATF-certified 1.00203-mile paved loop course. Participants can choose from multiple race durations including 6, 12, 24, 48, and 72-hour events, as well as marathon and 50K distances. The course is flat, smooth, and lighted, winding through wooded areas and past lakes, providing a scenic and pleasant running atmosphere.

Unique to this event, runners reverse direction every six hours, adding a strategic element. The race is chip-timed with instant distance tracking, and solo runners completing 100 miles earn a special buckle. Amenities include restrooms, aid stations, and tent rentals for longer races. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

72 km
72hrs
48 km
48hrs
24 km
24hrs
12 km
12hrs
6 km
6hrs
50 km
50k
42 km
Marathon
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