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Name: XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest
Start: 2026-10-31
End: 2026-10-31
Location: Pelham

Pelham, United States • 31 Oct 2026

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest (Pelham, Alabama)

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest is a one-day trail running event held on October 31, 2026, at Oak Mountain State Park in Pelham, Alabama. The event is part of the XTERRA Trail Run World Series and includes multiple on-trail race formats and a family-oriented hike.

The event program includes road-to-trail and off-road distances, and the marathon and half marathon are designated as qualifiers for the XTERRA World Championship. Course grading for the event spans easy, intermediate, and difficult trails, reflecting a variety of terrain across the park.

Event features and site details:

26.2 miles Trail Marathon
13.1 miles Trail Half Marathon
10K Trail Run
5K Halloween Hike (family friendly)

Additional activities around the event include an Appalachian Festival, athlete check-in and a post-race awards ceremony held at Oak Mountain State Park. The event site and nearby Helena Old Town are noted in the event schedule for related activities and athlete gatherings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Alabama Pelham

Race information

Website

26 mi

Trail Marathon

13 mi

Trail Half Marathon

10 km

10k Trail Run

5 km

Halloween Hike

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

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