XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest
Pelham, United States • 31 Oct 2026
XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest : Pelham, Alabama
XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest is scheduled for October 31, 2026 at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama, United States. The event is part of the XTERRA Trail Run World Series and is organized by XTERRA. Races take place on trails within the state park and the event includes associated race day activities and a local festival.
Race distances and formats include:
- 26.2 miles Trail Marathon
- 13.1 miles Trail Half Marathon
- 10K Trail Run
- 5K Family Halloween Hike
The marathon and half marathon serve as qualifiers for the XTERRA World Championship. Course grading for the event is presented across a range from easy to difficult, indicating varying trail terrain and technical sections. Event programming listed for the weekend includes athlete check-in, a social gathering, a festival with cultural activities, and an awards ceremony.
Event logistics note that attendance is in person at Oak Mountain State Park. The event organizer’s stated policy indicates that registrations are non refundable and non transferable and that events proceed rain or shine unless canceled or postponed for safety or other extreme circumstances. Visitors should expect to use park roadways and facilities to move between different areas such as the marina, campgrounds, and trailheads. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.