MOUNT CHEAHA 50K

The Race to the Top of ALABAMA!

9HR30MIN CUT OFF

20th Annual - The Race to the Top of Alabama

The Mt. Cheaha 50K UltraMarathon Race is a point-to-point trail run that finishes in the Cheaha State Park at the summit of Cheaha Mountain. At 2,407 feet this is the highest point in Alabama. Along the run you will experience scenic overlooks, creek crossings, lakes, water falls, hardwood and pine forests. 80% of the course is run on beautiful single track trails winding throughout the Talladega National Forest.

Pinhoti Trail Races 50K Grand Slam

Finish…Oak Mtn 50K, Mt. Cheaha 50K, & Rockin Choccolocco 50K and you will receive one of the most unique buckles of all Ultra Running! Sign up for the 50K Grand Slam by emailing jamiehruns@gmail.com

Registration:

Online entry at Ultrasignup.com

There will be no refunds, no race day registration, and no race entry transfers to another runner and no deferrals.

Time Limit: 9 hours 30 minutes

Start Time:

7:30 am CST, Saturday, February 22, 2025

Course Description:

The Mt. Cheaha 50K UltraMarathon Race is a point-to-point trail run that finishes in the Cheaha State Park at the summit of Cheaha Mountain. At 2,407 feet this is the highest point in Alabama. Along the run you will experience scenic overlooks, creek crossings, lakes, waterfalls, hardwood and pine forests. 80% of the course is run on beautiful single-track trails on the Pinhoti Trail, Skyway Trail & Silent Trail winding throughout the Talladega National Forest.

Pricing

Registration opens Sunday, September 2nd, 2023 at 12:00am $95
Registration increase to $115 on December 5th , 2023
There are no refunds, transfers or deferrals

To guarantee a shirt you must register by Feb 7th.

Course Map:

https://caltopo.com/m/1TT09

Packet Pickup:

Friday - Feb 21st - 3:00 - 7:00 pm CST, Coldwater Mountain Brewpub (downtown Anniston, AL - 1208 Walnut Ave) They have amazing food and would be a great option for your pre race meal!!!


Race Morning - 6:30 am - 7:15 am CST, Porters Gap Trailhead (Race Start)

Crew Passes for Cheaha State Park - must be paid in advance. Bring cash. You will receive a pass to give to the gate attendee. The gate attendee will switch our pass for a State Park Day Pass as you enter the park. This prevents the attendee from having to go get change for each vehicle. Cheaha State
Park will receive all monies from the passes.
$5 per Adult (age 12+)
$2 per Child (age 4 to 11)
$2 per Senior (age 62+)
Free for ages 3 & under
All Active Military, Retired Military, and Veterans are Free

Bus Transportation:

Bus tickets may be purchased at the time of registration or at a later time in the store on ultrasignup for $15.

Buses will depart from Cheaha State Park overflow parking area at 6:05 am CST SHARP!

Parking Attendants will be present to help park vehicles race morning. Please follow signs & their direction.

Event's current local time: 2:10 PM CT