Mount Cheaha 50K
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Mount Cheaha 50K
The Mount Cheaha 50K is a point to point trail race in Delta, AL that finishes at Cheaha State Park on the summit of Cheaha Mountain (2,407 feet). The course covers 50K and is run mostly on single-track trails, with about 80% on the Pinhoti Trail, Skyway Trail and Silent Trail through the Talladega National Forest.
The route passes scenic overlooks, creek crossings, lakes, waterfalls, and hardwood and pine forests. There are six aid stations along the course: Aid 1 Chandler Springs (3.3 miles, water only), Aid 2 Clairmont (8.5 miles), Aid 3 Adams Gap (14.8 miles), Aid 4 Hubbard Creek (18.8 miles), Aid 5 Silent Trail (25.8 miles), and Aid 6 Cheaha Lake (28.5 miles, water only). The finish is listed at 31.6 miles. The event has a 9 hour 30 minute time limit.
Logistics include packet pickup on the day before and the morning of the race at Porters Gap Trailhead, optional bus transportation (ticketed), and limited parking at the start area. Crew passes for Cheaha State Park must be purchased in advance; park fees apply per vehicle. Camping is available at Cheaha State Park and hotels are available in Talladega and Oxford, AL.
Results will be posted on UltraSignup. Awards include top overall and age group categories, and all finishers receive a medal. Online registration is available; there are no refunds, no race day registration, no entry transfers, and no deferrals. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
