The Endless Mile

The Endless Mile

The Endless Mile is a multi-day timed running event held at Veterans Park in Alabaster, Alabama. Runners circle a USATF certified and sanctioned paved loop that measures exactly 1.00203 mile and is lighted for night running. The loop passes wooded areas and several lakes and has about 12 to 15 feet of elevation gain per lap. The park offers restrooms with running water, picnic areas, and playgrounds.

Distances offered:

• 72 hours
• 48 hours
• 24 hours
• 12 hours
• 6 hours
• Marathon (27 laps / 27.055 miles)
• 50K (31 laps / 31.063 miles)

All distances use electronic chip timing with HuTag ankle chips and backup bib chips; lap reads are displayed so runners can confirm recorded distance. Solo runners who reach 100 miles receive a 100 mile buckle and those who reach 200 miles receive a 200 mile buckle. Relay or informal team participation is allowed. Course direction reverses every 6 hours.

Aid station service includes full daily meals plus made to order food around the clock, with items such as hamburgers, nachos, grilled potatoes, hot soup overnight, pizza in the evenings, snacks, and a variety of drinks. The event is cupless for cold drinks so runners should bring their own cup; cups are provided for hot beverages.

Other notes: tent rentals are available for 24, 48, and 72 hour runners for a fee; 6, 12, and 24 hour runners may choose an early start but those early starters are not eligible for place awards. Registration opens November 30, 2026, registration closes October 17, and there is no race day registration. The race shirt cutoff is October 6. The venue address is 7305 AL Highway 119, Alabaster, AL 35007. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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