Mount Cheaha 50K
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Mount Cheaha 50K
The Mount Cheaha 50K is a point to point trail ultramarathon in Delta, Alabama, organized by Pinhoti Trail Races and finishing at Cheaha State Park near the summit of Cheaha Mountain, the highest point in Alabama at 2,407 feet. The course follows sections of the Pinhoti Trail, Skyway Trail and Silent Trail and runs mostly on single-track trail; about 80% of the route is single track through hardwood and pine forests.
Runners encounter scenic overlooks, creek crossings, lakes and waterfalls along the route. There are six aid stations at the following approximate mile points: 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). Finish line distance is listed as 31.6 miles on the course chart. The published time limit for the event is 9 hours 30 minutes; a mileage and cut-off times chart is available from the organizer.
Event logistics include packet pickup on the Friday before the race and on race morning at the Porters Gap Trailhead. Bus transportation to the start can be purchased for a fee and some parking at the start is limited. Crew passes for entrance to Cheaha State Park are required and must be paid in advance; fees and categories are specified by the organizer. Results and official information are posted by the event organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
