XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest
Pelham, United States • 31 Oct 2026
XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest, Pelham, Alabama
XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest is a trail running and hiking festival hosted by Finish Line Events in Pelham, Alabama on October 31, 2026. The event features multi-distance trail races and a family-oriented Halloween Hike at the venue on 200 Terrace Drive.
The courses use technical singletrack and mountain terrain typical of the Appalachian landscape, with sustained climbs, exposed roots, winding singletrack and fast descents. The Marathon and Half Marathon are official qualifiers for the 2027 XTERRA Trail World Championship in Malta.
Distances and formats:
- Marathon, 26.2 miles, World Championship qualifier.
- Half Marathon, 13.1 miles, World Championship qualifier.
- 10K Trail Run, varied terrain and elevation changes.
- Halloween Hike, relaxed non-timed family-friendly hike.
The weekend includes festival elements such as live music, local vendors, and check-in and social events on the lead-in day followed by race day activities and on-site celebration. Finish Line Events presents the festival format alongside its race operations.
A Refund Guarantee option through SPOT is available at checkout. If coverage is purchased and a covered personal reason prevents participation, a claim is filed with SPOT for a refund of the entry fee; this coverage does not apply to event cancellations or postponements. Registration closes October 25, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.