About
This is a loop course on the Talladega Forest roads surrounded by forest and the Pinhoti Trail. The race starts at the infamous or not so infamous “Frog Pond Overlook” which is an overlook for you guessed it…no not frogs, BIRDS. The course is comprised of maintained dirt and gravel forest roads the entire loop.
This was Alabama’s first 100k trail race. So, what’s better than being the first 100k trail race? A NIGHT 100k trail race! Grab your headlamp (or Kogalla), reflective gear and get ready to run from sunset to sunrise.
All race distances start at 6:00PM on Saturday, August 8, 2026. The direction of the course will change each year. EVEN years, the course will run COUNTER CLOCKWISE. ODD years, the course will run CLOCKWISE. .
Start/Finish coordinates: GPS: 33.714045 -85.6643037
10k
This is the only distance not running the loop. You will run up what seems like a grueling 3.1 miles, turn around and come back down to the start/finish. Total elevation gain is 596 feet.
Cut off: 4 hours.
25k
The fun run! This is a one loop course. Total elevation gain is 1980ish feet. Cut off: 6 hours.
50k
Fun times, this is a two-loop course. Total elevation gain is 3950ish feet. Cut off: 10 hours.
100k
The funnest of times….this is a four loop course. Total elevation gain is 7920ish feet. Cut off: 18 hours.
-"I was dead and buried at least three times" -F.Williams (Finisher 2022)
Run the 100k in consecutive years (counter clockwise and clockwise) and earn the Double Down coin and bragging rights.
Double Down Challenge
Run the 100k in back to back years (clockwise and counter clockwise) and earn the biggest, baddest bragging rights and the coveted Double Down coin.
Aid Stations
There will be 3 fully stocked aid stations (including warm food at night) and one water only station. Since this is a looped course, you will hit the water station twice per loop. REMINDER THAT THIS IS A CUPLESS EVENT!!!!
Perks, Awards, and Finish
Each registrant will get a cool t-shirt. I do not order extra shirts. So register now to guarantee a shirt. Shirt deadline is July 13. Each finisher will receive a handmade amulet if you complete the distance you signed up for. Handmade awards for top three females and males of each distance will be awarded as they finish. You will only be awarded and eligible for the distance you sign up for.
Runners who run the 100k in consecutive years (counter clockwise and clockwise) will earn the Double Down coin when they finish the second year.
100k runners will receive a BOCO Trucker hat, included with registration. All other distances can purchase a hat at packet pickup. If you would like to preorder a hat, please contact me.
Finish line will have music, food, beverages. Hang out to watch the sunrise and to cheer the 100k runners to the finish with a mimosa. Let’s party like the Ultra rock stars you are first thing in the morning.
Packet Pickup
Packet pick up will be held on race day at the start from 3:45pm-5:45pm.
Other
I totally get that work gets in the way and injuries happen but there are NO refunds, deferrals or transfers. Money is spent on permits, insurance and swag well before the race. In the event of a forest fire or natural disaster, registration will be deferred to the next year.
In the event that you need or want to cancel registration or change distances BEFORE race day, you can do this by editing your registration. There will only be 200 spots available. Once it's SOLD OUT, there will not be a waitlist. The only way to get a spot in the race is for someone to cancel their registration. Once someone cancels their registration, Ultrasignup will open registration back up. There will be no notifications sent out. If you want to run, register early. This race sells out every year!
There will be 1 preview run before the race, Either in June or July and will be on a Saturday at 6pm (CST). An email will go out when a date is chosen. For constant updated race information, follow our Dirty Soles Trail Races Facebook page.
Giving Back
The Alabama Pinhoti Trail is a Southern Appalachian Mountains long-distance trail, 335 miles in length. We race, hike and enjoy the beauty of these trails thanks to the hard work of volunteers and the Us Forestry. A percentage of race registration will go to the Talladega National Forest.
Event's current local time: 3:25 AM CT
