XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest

OCT

31

2026

XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest is a trail running festival with marathon, half marathon, 10K, and family-friendly hike options. The longer races are qualifiers for the world championship in Malta. The event includes a festive atmosphere with live music and local vendors.

Sat 31 Oct 2026

Pelham, Alabama

Website Registration

26 miles 13 miles 10 kilometers

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Event Overview

The XTERRA Appalachian Trail Fest is a trail running and hiking festival. It offers four distance options: a Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K Trail Run, and a Halloween Hike. The marathon and half marathon distances are qualifiers for the 2027 XTERRA Trail World Championship in Malta.

Courses and Activities

The courses feature technical singletrack, sustained climbs, and fast descents through Appalachian terrain. The festival includes more than racing, with live music and local vendors. A family-friendly Halloween Hike is offered in the afternoon.

Registration and Logistics

Registration closes on Sunday, October 25. Participants have the option to purchase a separate Refund Guarantee from SPOT at checkout, which covers personal circumstances preventing participation, but not event cancellations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi

Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon

10 km

10k Trail Run

Halloween Hike