NEW for 2025 - 25K
24TH ANNUAL OAK MOUNTAIN 50K
Oak Mountain 50K (2nd Oldest 50K in Alabama) course runs through forested hills of Oak Mountain State Park, established 1927, (Alabama's largest park (11,584 acres)), in Pelham, AL.Runners will continue on mostly single track trails with two climbs up to the top of Double Oak Mountain. Runners will work their way past the beautiful Peavine Falls that is an approximately 65 feet tall, naturally fed waterfall located at the top most ridge in Oak Mountain State Park. Runners will also traverse past Maggie's Glen & Shackleford Point (1.260 ft., highest point in the park). There are no repeating loops.
Time Limits:
50K - 9 hours 30 min.
25K - 9 hours
Start Time:
50K - 7:30 am CST, Saturday, March 29, 2025
25K - 7:40 am CST, Saturday, March 29, 2025
Course Description:
50K
Runners will start on the road next to Dogwood Pavilion.
Runners will take the yellow trail to the North Trailhead approx 8 miles, runners will take the Blue Trail to Peavine Falls for 6.5 miles. Runners will then turn around from the Aid Station and take the White Trail back to the North Trailhead for 6.5 miles. At this point, runners will traverse 5 miles on the Red Trail back to Peavine Falls Aid Station. From here, you will take Peavine Falls Rd for approx .5 mile & continue on the Red Trail to the Finish Line at Dogwood Pavilion. Elevation gain: approx. 3,600 feet
25K
Runners will start on the road next to Dogwood Pavilion.
You will take the yellow trail to the North Trailhead for 8 miles.
Turn around, take the Red Bump Trail to your right for approx 6 miles to Terrace Dr.
Cross Terrace Dr. to the Lake Trail and continue to the Finish Line at the Dogwood Pavilion.
Course Maps:
50K
https://caltopo.com/m/AJD5V
25K
https://caltopo.com/m/FVT8BL3
Oak Mountain State Park Entrance:
Passes for Oak Mountain State Park - will be purchased as you enter the front gate. Gates take cash or card. You will receive a pass to put in your vehicle, make sure it is visible.
$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
Packet Pickup:
Saturday - March 29th - 6:30 - 7:15 am CST, Dogwood Pavilion (Oak Mtn State Park)
GPS coordinate to Dogwood Pavilion:
33.3226442, -86.7622678
Parking at the Start/Finish Line:
Parking lot is available in front of the Dogwood Pavilion.
Restrooms:
Restrooms are available in front of the Dogwood Pavilion.
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 & Awards:
Results will be posted on Ultrasignup.com
Awards: 50K and 25K
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
There are 4 manned Aid Stations along the course.
Water Only - Camp Rd. - Mile 4
Aid 1 North Trailhead - Mile 8
Aid 2 Peavine Falls Parking lot - Mile 14.5
Water Only - Red Rd. - Mile 17
Aid 3 North Trailhead - Mile 21
Water Only - Red Rd. - Mile 24.5
Aid 4 Peavine Falls Parking lot - Mile 26
Water Only - Mile 29 - Red Trail
Finish Line - Dogwood Pavilion - Mile 32.5
25K
Water Only - Camp Rd. - Mile 4
Aid 1 North Trailhead - Mile 8
Water Only - Camp Rd. Mile 11
Finish Line - Dogwood Pavilion - Mile 15.1
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 Mtn 50K & Rockin Choccolocco 50K and you will receive a very unique buckle! 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 Pelham & Inverness, AL.
Camping is available at Oak Mountain State Park.
Event's current local time: 9:36 AM CT
