Darter Dash
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Darter Dash : Turkey Creek Nature Preserve, September 26, 2026
Darter Dash is a trail running event hosted in partnership by the Birmingham Ultra Trail Society and Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. The event takes place at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve in Pinson, Alabama, and offers two race distances.
- 10k trail course with moderate elevation and some pavement sections.
- 5K trail course with moderate elevation and some pavement sections.
Both courses run along stretches beside Turkey Creek and use the preserve’s trail system. The overall field is capped at 125 participants across the two distances. Packet pickup is available on the morning of the event. There is no race day registration.
Post-race provisions include water and typical aid station items at the finish and a pancake breakfast with mimosas. An optional Splash Challenge lets participants tube down the waterfall at the finish area. A brief awards presentation will recognize top finishers in male, female, master, grand master, and youth categories, and participants will be entered for sponsor giveaways.
Proceeds from the event support educational programs at Turkey Creek Nature Preserve. Registration opens April 1, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
