Tranquility Trail Run
About the race
The 3-mile race is a beautiful, easy-to-follow loop around Tranquility Lake, and the 6-mile option is two laps of the same course.
The Tranquility Lake Trail Race kicks off the Southeastern Trail Series and is all about getting outside, moving your body after taking the winter off, and having fun on the trails.
Our races are about more than just the miles, with a laid-back, supportive atmosphere where everyone cheers each other on.
Conditions and food
The course is beginner-friendly and meant to be enjoyed at your own pace. Each loop is 3 miles with about 450 feet of elevation gain, enough to feel like a real trail run without being intimidating.
Food and beverages will be waiting at the finish line.
Venue and start
The race starts at the Redbud Pavilion at Oak Mountain State Park at 8:00 AM.
Oak Mountain State Park charges a $5 per-person entry fee.
Weekend schedule
Friday, March 6
- 4:30 – 5:30 PM: Packet pickup & late registration
- Location: TBD
Saturday, March 7
- 6:30 – 7:45 AM: Packet pickup & late registration at Redbud Pavilion, Oak Mountain State Park
- 8:00 AM: 3-mile & 6-mile race start
Registration deadline and shirts
The last day to register and receive a race shirt is February 14th.
Awards for 2026
Awards go to runners in both distances, with overall and youth awards.
6-mile race
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd place: Male & Female
- 14 & Under: Male & Female
3-mile race
- 1st, 2nd, 3rd place: Male & Female
- 14 & Under: Male & Female
The course
6 Miles
3 Miles
The course is a loop around Tranquility Lake with singletrack trails and a short loop along Tranquility Road before the trails. Runners cross Cabin Road and climb a short hill on the way back to Redbud Pavilion to finish. The 6-mile race is two laps, with the second lap heading straight into the woods instead of repeating the Tranquility Road loop.
Course overview and finish points
Runners start in front of Redbud Pavilion and begin with a short 0.4-mile loop along Tranquility Road, circling the BMX track to spread out before the singletrack trails. From there, the course enters the woods and eventually emerges near the OMSP cabins.
Runners cross Cabin Road, turn right, climb a "short" hill, then follow the trail back towards the BMX track to finish at Redbud Pavilion.
Finish points
- 3-mile runners: finish at Redbud Pavilion.
- 6-mile runners: pass the aid station at Redbud Pavilion, then head straight into the woods for a second lap (no extra loop around Tranquility Road).
Race weekend schedule
Location
Red Bud Pavilion, 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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