The Endless Mile
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The Endless Mile, Veterans Park, Alabaster, AL
The Endless Mile is a timed loop running event held October 22 to October 25, 2026 at Veterans Park in Alabaster, Alabama. The event is organized by Southeastern Trail Runs and registration closes October 19, 2026; there is no race day registration. The venue address is 7305 Highway 119, Alabaster, AL 35007.
The course is USATF certified and sanctioned and measures exactly 1.00203 mile per loop. The paved, lighted asphalt path passes wooded areas and several lakes and has about 12 to 15 feet of elevation gain per loop. The park has restrooms with running water, picnic areas, and playgrounds. Between lights runners are advised to carry a headlamp for better visibility.
Timing uses HuTag ankle chips with backup bib chips and electronic chip timing that records and displays exact distance. The course reverses direction every six hours. Solo runners who reach 100 mile or 200 mile marks earn commemorative buckles.
Aid is provided for the full duration with breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily and made-to-order food 24/7, including burgers, nachos, grilled potatoes, hot soup, occasional pizza, standard ultra fare, drinks and popsicles. The event is cupless for cold drinks so participants should bring a cup; cups are provided for hot beverages. Organizers note they provide real food but not gels.
Additional practical details include a student discount of 50% for high school age and under with code Student-2026, a race shirt guarantee cutoff of October 6, tent rental options for certain durations, and parking rules requiring vehicles to park in marked spaces. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
