Saturday, Apr 26, 2025

Rockin Choccolocco 50K - 1/2 Marathon - 10K

343 Mountain St

Heflin , AL 50K, 1/2 Marathon, 10K, Kids Fun Run

Registration closes: Tue, Apr 22 @ 11:59PM CT

13th Annual Rockin Choccolocco 50K (Point to Point), Half, 10K & Kids Run

All races traverse on the beautiful Pinhoti Trail giving you the love for flowing single-track trail.

Time Limits:

50K - 9 hours 30 min

Half - 6 hours

10K - 4 hours

Kids Fun Run

Start Times:

Start Times:

50K - 7:00 am CST, Saturday

Half Marathon - 8:00 am CST, Saturday

10K - 8:00 am CST, Saturday

Kid’s Run - approx. 2:00 pm, Saturday

Course Descriptions:

50K
The Rockin Choccolocco 50K UltraMarathon Race is a point-to-point trail that runs on the Pinhoti Trail until connecting on the Heflin Spur for the last 2 miles. The race starts on FS 532 (near Greenleaf Dam), and finishes at the stunning Cahulga Creek Park, 343 Mountain St in Heflin AL. Along the run you will experience scenic overlooks, creek crossings, lakes, hardwood and pine forests. 95% of the course is run on beautiful single-track trails on the Pinhoti Trail, throughout the Talladega National Forest.

Half Marathon
The Rockin Choccolocco Half Marathon will start and finish at the Cahulga Creek Park (lollipop course), 343 Mountain St in Heflin AL. The course will run 2 miles north from the Cahulga Creek Park on the Heflin Spur to Shoal Creek Trailhead where it will traverse on the Pinhoti Trail 7 miles to High Rock. At this point, runners will take FS 531 to FS 500 for approximately 1 mile. At FS 500, runners will turn left for approx .8 mile, and run to the first dirt road to your right. The course continues & will meet up with the Heflin Spur to carry you back into the Finish Line at Cahulga Creek Park.

10K
The Rockin Choccolocco 10K will start and finish at the Cahulga Creek Park (out and back), 343 Mountain St in Heflin AL. The course will run north from the Cahulga Creek Park on the Heflin Spur through the Shoal Creek Trailhead onto the Pinhoti Trail for approx. .6 of a mile. At that point, runners will turn around at the sign and head back through Shoal Creek onto the Heflin Spur and back to the finish line at Cahulga Creek Park.

Course Maps:

50K
https://caltopo.com/m/MK5CB

Half
https://www.strava.com/activities/10286710950

Packet Pickup:

50K, Half, 10K, & Kids Run
Friday - April 25th - 3:00 - 6:30 pm CST, Cahulga Creek Park, 343 Mountain St, Heflin AL 36264

50K
Race Morning - 6:30 am - 6:50 am CST, Greenleaf Dam (FS 532) (Race Start)

Half, 10K, & Kid’s Run
Race Morning - 7:35 am - 7:50 am CST, Cahulga Creek Park, 343 Mountain St, Heflin AL 36264 (Race Start)

50K Bus Transportation From Cahulga Park to the Start (FS 532):

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

Buses will depart from Cahulga Park at 5:55 am CST SHARP!

Parking at Cahulga Park:

As you come into Cahulga Park, please park to your left in the grassy area.

Restrooms:

Restrooms are available at the start/finish of all races.

Race Day Weather Conditions:

Expect any type of weather. Be prepared for any race conditions. The race has never been canceled due to weather conditions.

Results:

Results will be posted on Ultrasignup.com

Awards:

50K, Half, 10K

Top 3 Overall Male/Female
1st Overall Male/Female Master
1st Overall Male/Female Grand Master
All Finishers will receive a medal.

Aid Stations:

50K
Start - FS 532
Aid 1 Blue Trail FS 540 - 6.2 miles
Aid 2 Co RD 61 - 9.8 miles, no crew
Aid 3 Pine Glenn - 16 miles
Aid 4 High Rock FS 531 - 23 miles
FS 523 - 26 miles - water only
Aid 5 Heflin Spur Trailhead - 29.8 miles
Finish Line - Cahulga Creek Park - 32 miles

Half Marathon
Start - Cahulga Creek Park
Aid 1 - Heflin Spur Trailhead - 2.2 miles
FS 523 - water only - 6 miles
Aid 2 - High Rock - 9 miles
Finish Line - Cahulga Creek Park - 13.1 miles

10K
Start - Cahulga Creek Park (out and back)
Aid 1 - Heflin Spur Trailhead - 2.2 miles
Aid 2 - Heflin Spur Trailhead - 4 miles
Finish Line - Cahulga Creek Park - 6.2 miles
Cut-off times can be found on pinhotitrailseries.com (Mileage/Cut-off Times Chart)

Pinhoti Trail Races 50K Grand Slam:

Finish…Mt Cheaha 50K, Oak Mountain 50K, & Rockin Choccolocco 50K and you will receive a very unique buckle for finishing all 3 50Ks! Sign up for the 50K Grand Slam by emailing jamiehruns@gmail.com

Important Information:

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.

The following are not allowed on course… any stroller, animals, bicycles, or unentered runners. Please keep all pets at least 50 feet from aid stations, start/finish line areas.

Hotels are available in Heflin and Oxford, AL.

Camping is available at Cahulga Creek Park. $10 donation to the City of Heflin (primitive camping), restrooms are available, no showers.

Event's current local time: 7:00 PM CT

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