In The Heat Of The Night
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In the Heat of the Night
In the Heat of the Night is a trail running event around Frog Pond Overlook in the Talladega National Forest, adjacent to the Pinhoti Trail. The course consists entirely of maintained dirt and gravel forest roads laid out as a loop. The direction of the loop alternates by year: even years run counterclockwise and odd years run clockwise.
Distances offered:
- 10K : out-and-back route, approximately 3.1 miles each way, total elevation gain ~596 feet, cut off 4 hours.
- 25K : one loop, total elevation gain ~1980 feet, cut off 6 hours.
- 50K : two loops, total elevation gain ~3950 feet, cut off 10 hours.
- 100K : four loops, total elevation gain ~7920 feet, cut off 18 hours.
The event is cupless; runners should plan accordingly. There is an aid station at the start/finish and two full aid stations on course. Drop bags are allowed at the two full aid stations for the 50K and 100K. Registrants receive a shirt (order deadline noted) and finishers receive a handmade amulet; top three male and female finishers in each distance receive handmade awards. The 100K includes additional items for registrants and a consecutive-year Double Down recognition. Entry is limited to 200 spots and the organizer does not offer refunds, deferrals, or transfers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
