Ridge to Blazing Ridge Trail Race
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Ridge to Blazing Ridge Trail Race
Ridge to Blazing Ridge is a trail race at Oak Mountain State Park, Redbud Pavilion in Pelham, AL, offered as a shorter loop and a two-loop option across the park's ridgelines and summits. The course crosses Peavine Falls, Double Oak Mountain, and Shackelford Point, mixing runnable singletrack with rocky descents and short steep climbs.
Distances
- 10.76 miles, one loop, ~1,700 ft elevation gain
- 21.1 miles, two loops, ~3,400 ft elevation gain
The course includes two on-course aid stations and a final aid station at the start/finish primarily for runners beginning a second lap. The first aid station is on Red Road before Peavine Falls at about mile 4.83. A water-only station is located after the blue trail at about mile 7.84. Aid stations typically offer water, Tailwind, soda, fruit, and grab-and-go snacks; additional supplies and basic medical items are available.
Runners are required to start with roughly 15 to 20 oz of water or Tailwind and to carry a bottle or hydration pack for races longer than 6 miles. STR events are cupless so participants must bring their own cup or bottle. Course marking uses blue flags with reflective tape, spaced up to about 150 yards, plus arrow and wrong-way signs; runners are encouraged to download the GPX file as a backup.
Capacity is limited to 300 runners. Awards are given by overall gender and several age divisions, subject to minimum entry counts. Packet pickup and event logistics are provided in pre-race communications. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
