In The Heat Of The Night
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In the Heat of the Night
This trail race is held at Frog Pond Overlook near Anniston, Alabama, on looped roads in the Talladega Forest adjacent to the Pinhoti Trail. The course uses maintained dirt and gravel forest roads for each loop. The running direction alternates by year: even years counter clockwise, odd years clockwise.
Distances offered:
- 10K out and back, total elevation gain about 596 feet.
- 25K one loop, total elevation gain about 1,980 feet; cut off 6 hours.
- 50K two loops, total elevation gain about 3,950 feet; cut off 10 hours.
- 100K four loops, total elevation gain about 7,920 feet; cut off 18 hours.
The event is cupless. Aid is available at the start/finish and at two full on-course aid stations. Drop bags are allowed at the course aid stations for 50K and 100K entrants. Each finisher who completes their registered distance receives a handmade amulet. Top three males and females in each distance receive handmade awards as they finish. Registrants receive a race t shirt when ordered by the shirt deadline. 100K entrants receive a BOCO Trucker hat with registration; other distances may purchase a hat at packet pickup.
Registration is limited to 200 spots. There are no refunds, deferrals, or transfers; in the event of a forest fire or natural disaster, registration is deferred to the following year. One preview run is held in June or July prior to the race. A percentage of registration proceeds supports the Talladega National Forest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
