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Ultra Donut Dash

Name: Ultra Donut Dash
Start: 2025-02-08
End: 2025-02-08
Location: Birmingham

Birmingham, United States • 8 Feb 2025

The Ultra Donut Dash is an exciting 5k trail run taking place at Oak Mountain State Park in Birmingham, AL. This unique event challenges participants to consume three donuts throughout the race—one at the start, one at the turnaround, and one at the finish—while navigating a 3-mile loop with nearly 1000 feet of elevation gain. Runners must finish each donut before proceeding to the next segment of the course. After the race, participants can enjoy a post-race party featuring coffee, Irish coffee, mimosas, and hot chocolate, along with a commemorative shirt and coffee mug for finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Birmingham

Race information

Registration Facebook

5 km

1000 m+

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Trail runs nearby

Fri - Sun Dec 6-8

Blood Rock 100

Pelham - 16 mi from Birmingham

The Blood Rock 100 is an exciting trail running event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Participants can choose from multiple race distances, including 100 miles, 50 miles, 55K, and 25K, all starting and ending at the Redbud Pavilion. The event features a scenic course approved for..

Tuesday Dec 31

Run Undead Ultra Trail Party

Pelham - 16 mi from Birmingham

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The Run Undead Ultra Trail Party is an exciting trail running event taking place at Oak Mountain State Park on New Year's Eve. This unique celebration offers various race distances, including 25K, 50K, 50 miles, 100K, and 100 miles, all featuring a fun and fast 5-mile loop. Participants can enjoy a ..

Saturday Mar 29

Oak Mountain 50k

Pelham - 16 mi from Birmingham

50 km

The Oak Mountain 50K is a challenging trail running event held annually in Pelham, Alabama. Celebrating its 24th year, this race features a scenic course that winds through forested hills and includes two significant climbs up Double Oak Mountain, totaling approximately 3,900 feet of elevation gain...

Saturday Apr 19

Tranquility Trail Run

Birmingham

3 mi

6 mi

The Tranquility Trail Run is a scenic running event taking place at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. Scheduled for April 19, 2025, participants can choose between a 3-mile or a 6-mile race, with the 6-mile course consisting of two laps around the beautiful Tranquility Lake. This event is ..

Saturday May 3

Run For Kids Challenge

Pelham - 16 mi from Birmingham

Backyard Ultra

0 km

10 km

12 hr

The Run for Kids Challenge is a fundraising event held at Oak Mountain State Park, designed to support Smile-A-Mile, an organization dedicated to helping families affected by childhood cancer. Participants can choose between a 12-hour endurance run or a 10K race, both starting at the Cedar Pavilion...

Saturday May 24

Memorial Day Trail Run

Pelham - 16 mi from Birmingham

6 mi

12 mi

The Memorial Day Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place on May 25, 2025, at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, AL. Participants can choose between two challenging distances: 6 miles and 12 miles, featuring climbs to the highest point in the park. The race is part of the Southeastern Tra..