Mount Cheaha 50K
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Mount Cheaha 50K
The Mount Cheaha 50K is a point-to-point trail ultramarathon held in Delta, Alabama, organized by Pinhoti Trail Races. The course finishes at Cheaha State Park on the summit of Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in Alabama at 2,407 feet. About 80% of the route follows single-track trails, including the Pinhoti Trail, Skyway Trail, and Silent Trail, running through hardwood and pine forests in Talladega National Forest.
The route features scenic overlooks, creek crossings, lakes, and waterfalls. There are six aid stations located along the course: Chandler Springs (3.3 miles, water only), Clairmont (8.5 miles), Adams Gap (14.8 miles), Hubbard Creek (18.8 miles), Silent Trail (25.8 miles), and Cheaha Lake (28.5 miles, water only). The published finish line distance is 31.6 miles. The event uses a time limit of 9 hours 30 minutes; additional cut-off details are available from the organizer.
Logistics include packet pickup on the day before the race in Anniston and on race morning at the Porters Gap Trailhead. Bus transportation to the start is available for a fee of $15 purchased during registration or later in the online store. Crew passes for Cheaha State Park are sold in advance with set prices for adults, children, seniors, and military. The event policy states there are no refunds, no race day registration, no entry transfers, and no deferrals. Pets, strollers, bicycles, and unentered runners are not permitted on course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
