Memorial Day Trail Run
About the race
The race will take place on Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 23rd, NOT on Memorial day.
The race starts at 8:00 AM at the iron gate at the north entrance to the Belcher Tract, just off Hwy 280 at Oak Mountain State Park.
There is a $5 per person fee to park at this entrance of Oak Mtn State Park.
Age Groups
Race date and start location
The race will take place on Memorial Day Weekend, Saturday, May 23rd, NOT on Memorial day.
The race starts at 8:00 AM at the iron gate at the north entrance to the Belcher Tract, just off Hwy 280 at Oak Mountain State Park.
Parking
There is a $5 per person fee to park at this entrance of Oak Mtn State Park.
Shirt guarantee deadline
Friday, May 9th is the last day to register for the Memorial Day Weekend Trail Race and be guaranteed of getting a race shirt. We order extras. If you register after this date, check with registration AFTER YOUR RACE to see if there are any shirts left.
Southeastern Trail Series
The 3rd race in the Southeastern Trail Series is a little harder and longer than the first two races.
Awards
Place awards will be given out as runners finish the race. Awards will be given to 1, 2 & 3 overall, male and female.
Age awards are Masters 40 - 49, Grand Master 50 - 59, Ultra Grand Master 60+.
We will also have 16 and under, Male and Female awards.
Active military entry
If you are currently Active Military you may run the Memorial Day Trail Race free of charge. Please use your military ID at packet pickup. You may also register at the race.
The course
Race weekend schedule
Location
Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, AL, USA Open in Google Maps
City insight: Pelham
Pelham is a suburb in Shelby County, Alabama, USA, within the Birmingham metropolitan area. It was incorporated in 1964 and named for Confederate officer John Pelham. Summers are hot and humid, so spring and autumn are the best seasons to race.
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