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XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest

Pelham, United States • 31 Oct 2026

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest is a trail running and hiking festival in Pelham, Alabama, hosted by Finish Line Events. The event uses Appalachian mountain terrain with technical singletrack, exposed roots, sustained climbs, and fast descents. The venue address is 200 Terrace Drive. The weekend includes racing, social events, and vendor presence.

Friday is used for check in and social events while Saturday features the main race activities. The site lists live music, local vendors, and a community focused atmosphere. Registration opens on Fri. Jan 30, 2026 at 12:00 AM CT.

The event offers multiple distance options and a non timed family hike. The Marathon and Half Marathon are listed as qualifiers for the XTERRA Trail World Championship in Malta in 2027. Distances and listed prices: - Marathon - 26.2 Miles; World Championship qualifier for Malta 2027; Price $135 - Half Marathon - 13.1 Miles; World Championship qualifier for Malta 2027; Price $115 - 10K Trail Run - shorter trail distance with elevation changes; Price $55 - Halloween Hike - family friendly non timed hike; Price $20. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Pelham

Race information

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26 mi
Marathon
13 mi
Half Marathon
10 km
10k Trail Run
Halloween Hike
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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