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XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest

Pelham, United States • 8 Nov 2025

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest : Pelham, Alabama, Nov 8, 2025

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest is a trail running event held at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama on November 8, 2025. The event is listed as a XTERRA World Championship qualifier and is presented as a new event for 2025. Course descriptions mention sections on the Predator Bird Trail, Oak Mountain State Park backcountry, scrambling terrain, and a route that passes Peavine Falls. The festival format includes an Appalachian-style cultural festival and finish-area activities.

Races and event information

  • 35K - Full distance (listed as a World Championship qualifier)
  • 18K - Half distance (listed as a World Championship qualifier)
  • 5K Youth - High school and middle school division
  • 5K Family Hike - Family-friendly hike with a rolling start

Additional event details: the festival program lists athlete check-in, an awards ceremony, an after party, and an on-site Appalachian Festival with live bluegrass music, local arts and crafts, and traditional bread making and butter churning. The event is cupless for 2025. Oak Mountain State Park requires an entry fee: Adults $5, children 12 and younger $2. Finish Line Events states that registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable and that events may be canceled or postponed for extreme circumstances; a rescheduled date may be offered with no refund. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Pelham

Race information

Website Registration
35 km
35k Trail Run
18 km
18k Trail Run
5 km
5k Family Hike
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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