Oak Mountain 50K

Oak Mountain 50K & 25K

The 25th Annual Oak Mountain 50K and 25K races will take place on Saturday, March 28, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM CST. The event is held in Oak Mountain State Park, Alabama's largest park, established in 1927. The courses run through forested hills on mostly single-track trails. The 50K course includes two climbs up Double Oak Mountain, passing Peavine Falls and Maggie's Glen & Shackleford Point. The 25K course also traverses scenic parts of the park.

Key Details:

• 50K Time Limit: 9 hours 30 minutes
• 25K Time Limit: 9 hours
• Elevation Gain (50K): Approx. 3,600 feet
• Park Entrance Fee: $5 per Adult (age 12+), $2 per Child (age 4-11), $2 per Senior (age 62+). Active Military, Retired Military, and Veterans are Free. Ages 3 & under are Free.
• Packet Pickup: Saturday, March 28th - 6:30 - 7:15 am CST, Dogwood Pavilion (Oak Mtn State Park)
• Parking: Available in front of the Dogwood Pavilion.
• Restrooms: Available in front of the Dogwood Pavilion.
• Registration Closes: Monday, March 23rd @ 11:59 PM CT
• No refunds, race day registration, transfers, or deferrals.
• Not allowed on course: strollers, animals, bicycles, or unentered runners.
• Hotels: Available in Pelham & Inverness, AL. Camping available at Oak Mountain State Park.

Course Maps:

• 50K: https://caltopo.com/m/AJD5V
• 25K: https://caltopo.com/m/FVT8BL3

Awards: Top 3 Overall Male/Female, 1st Overall Male/Female Master, 1st Overall Male/Female Grand Master. All finishers receive a medal.

Pinhoti Trail Races 50K Grand Slam: Finish Mt. Cheaha 50K, Oak Mtn 50K & Rockin Choccolocco 50K for a unique buckle. Email [email protected] to sign up.