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Race Start - 6:30/ 6:35 AM, April 4th 2026

The 50 Mile race will start at 6:30 AM. The 50K Race will start at 6:35AM. Sunrise will be shortly after the start of the race at 6:39 AM, sunset is 6:59 PM. We will have a short race briefing for all distances at 6:20 AM at the race Start/Finish.

Address: 17 Russell Farms Road, Alexander City, AL 35010.
GPS Coordinates are: 32.764355, -85.945177

Registration Deadline and Shirt Cutoff

Please do not wait to register! We must order race shirts by March 14th, and we cannot guarantee a race shirt after that date.

REGISTRATION CLOSES MARCH 31st 11:59 PM. There will be no registration after that date. We will not have registration at the race.

About the Lake Martin 50/50

The Lake Martin 50/50, held at Russell Lands in East Central Alabama, is designed from the ground up to be the perfect "first ultra" for those transitioning from shorter distances to their first 50K or 50-mile endurance event. Unlike the intentionally grueling Blood Rock races, the Lake Martin course is crafted to prioritize runner success and a fun, supportive race experience.

Course & Terrain
The race takes place on the private lands of the Russell Forest Trail System, featuring beautiful rolling hills and scenery along the shores of Lake Martin.
• Terrain: The trails are described as "runnable" for everyone, including first-time trail runners. While the course is considered non-technical by Southeast standards, runners should still watch for roots and sections littered with fist-sized chunks of granite.
• Elevation: Each 25.09-mile loop contains over 3,000 feet of elevation gain.
• Most hills are short and gentle (under 100 feet), with the only significant climb being the half-mile ascent of Heaven Hill, which gains approximately 200 feet.
• While the hills are short, they are constant and will wear your legs down without the needed endurance.

Race Formats
• 50 Mile: Consists of two full laps of the 25.09-mile course.
• 50K: Consists of one full 25.09-mile lap followed by a repeat of the 5.6-mile South Loop.
• Structure: Each full lap is divided into a North Loop (18.6 miles) and a South Loop (6.4 miles), with runners returning to the Cabin Aid Station between sections.

Aid Stations & Support
• Frequency: Each 25-mile loop features four aid station stops: two at the Heaven Hill Aid Station and two at The Cabin Aid Station
• Each Aid Station will have water, electrolytes, grab & go snacks, and hot food to stay hydrated and fueled
• A medic will be present at the start/finish

Course Infographic by Southeastern Trail Runs

Weekend Schedule

Friday April 3rd: Packet Pick up - 4:30 - 5:30PM
Saturday April 4th: Packet Pick up- 5:00- 6:15 AM
Saturday April 4th: Race Start- 6:30AM
Saturday April 4th: Race Finish - 10:30PM
Saturday April 4th: Post race refreshments and food!!

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Event's current local time: 10:29 PM CT