The Blood Rock 100 & 50 Mile
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2021 Blood Rock 100 and 50 Mile Trail Race
100 Mile Starts December 3rd at 12 Noon - 40 Hour Cutoff
50 Mile Starts December 4th at 7:00 AM - 18 Hour Cutoff
Oak Mountain State Park
Located in Pelham, Alabama, just south of Birmingham
The 2021 Blood Rock 100 or 50 mile trail race will likely be the hardest 100 or 50 you have ever run. The 100 will have well over 50,000 feet of elevation change, the 50 mile, 25,000 ft. However, the elevation gain is not what makes the race so hard. It is the terrain. Our little mountain at Oak Mountain State Park is only 700 feet tall and about 10 miles long but what it lacks in size it makes up for in brutally steep, technical climbs and descents, treacherous trails and endless miles of rocks and roots. Then again, there are also some very gentle and very runnable trails. But not many!
The 2021 Blood Rock Course Map - The 100 is 3 laps of this 34 mile loop.
(Please note: The North Trailhead is NOT and Aid Station. It is shown on maps and Aid Station charts because it's an ideal location for crew to meet runners. The trailhead on located on Findley Dr. about 2 miles north of the Cabins.)
100 & 50 Mile Runners - Please print the car pass below and bring it with you to the race. Display it at all times while in Oak Mountain State Park. All crew cars should also display a pass. It does not provide free entry into the park. Park entry fee is $5 per person.
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Weekend Schedule - There will be NO Late Registration on Friday or Saturday for Blood Rock Races. All registrations close Monday Nov 30th.
Friday, Dec 3rd – 9:30 to 11:30 AM - Mandatory runner check-in and Packet Pickup for the 100 Mile Race at the Cabins. Drop Bags for 100 mile runners
may be left at The Meeting Center before the start. Be sure all dropbags are properly labeled. After getting you race bib, go to the timing tent and pick up your "HuTag" timing chip. The HuTag is to be worn around your ankle at all times during the race.
You must have a Government issue ID to pick up your race packet! Each runner MUST pick up their own packet!
There is a $5 per person entry fee to get in Oak Mountain State Park Saturday Morning. Credit cards are NOT accepted!
Friday Dec 3rd – 11:40 AM – Prerace Briefing at the Cabins Meeting Center for 100 Mile Runners.
Friday Dec 3rd – 12:00 Noon – Start of the Blood Rock 100 Mile Trail Races.
Saturday, Dec 4th – 5:30 to 6:40 AM - Mandatory Race check-in and Packet Pickup for Blood Rock 50 Mile runners.
Dropbags for 50 Mile runners may be left at the Meeting Center in the designated location at this time. Be sure all dropbags are properly labeled. After getting you race bib, go to the timing tent and pick up your "HuTag" timing chip. The HuTag is to be worn around your ankle at all times during the race.
Saturday, Dec 4th – 6:50 AM - Mandatory Race briefing for 50 Mile Runners.
Saturday, Dec 4th – 7:00 AM - Start of the Blood Rock 50 Mile Race.
Saturday, Dec 4th – 6:00 to 7:40 AM - Mandatory Race check-in and Packet Pickup for the Blood Rock 25K and 55K races.
Dropbags for 55K runners may be left at the Meeting Center in the designated location at this time. NO dropbags will be accepted for 25K race. After getting you race bib, go to the timing tent and pick up your "HuTag" timing chip. The HuTag is to be worn around your ankle at all times during the race.
Saturday, Dec 4th – 7:50 AM - Mandatory Race briefing for 25K and 55K Runners.
Saturday, Dec 4th – 8:00 AM - Start of the 25K and 55K and Race.
Sunday, Dec 5th - 4:00 AM - Blood Rock 100 Course Closes.
Friday, Dec 3rd – 9:30 to 11:30 AM - Mandatory runner check-in and Packet Pickup for the 100 Mile Race at the Cabins. Drop Bags for 100 mile runners
may be left at The Meeting Center before the start. Be sure all dropbags are properly labeled. After getting you race bib, go to the timing tent and pick up your "HuTag" timing chip. The HuTag is to be worn around your ankle at all times during the race.
You must have a Government issue ID to pick up your race packet! Each runner MUST pick up their own packet!
There is a $5 per person entry fee to get in Oak Mountain State Park Saturday Morning. Credit cards are NOT accepted!
Friday Dec 3rd – 11:40 AM – Prerace Briefing at the Cabins Meeting Center for 100 Mile Runners.
Friday Dec 3rd – 12:00 Noon – Start of the Blood Rock 100 Mile Trail Races.
Saturday, Dec 4th – 5:30 to 6:40 AM - Mandatory Race check-in and Packet Pickup for Blood Rock 50 Mile runners.
Dropbags for 50 Mile runners may be left at the Meeting Center in the designated location at this time. Be sure all dropbags are properly labeled. After getting you race bib, go to the timing tent and pick up your "HuTag" timing chip. The HuTag is to be worn around your ankle at all times during the race.
Saturday, Dec 4th – 6:50 AM - Mandatory Race briefing for 50 Mile Runners.
Saturday, Dec 4th – 7:00 AM - Start of the Blood Rock 50 Mile Race.
Saturday, Dec 4th – 6:00 to 7:40 AM - Mandatory Race check-in and Packet Pickup for the Blood Rock 25K and 55K races.
Dropbags for 55K runners may be left at the Meeting Center in the designated location at this time. NO dropbags will be accepted for 25K race. After getting you race bib, go to the timing tent and pick up your "HuTag" timing chip. The HuTag is to be worn around your ankle at all times during the race.
Saturday, Dec 4th – 7:50 AM - Mandatory Race briefing for 25K and 55K Runners.
Saturday, Dec 4th – 8:00 AM - Start of the 25K and 55K and Race.
Sunday, Dec 5th - 4:00 AM - Blood Rock 100 Course Closes.
Blood Rock 50 & 100 Mile Aid Station Information - Click on the image to open as PDF
Lodging inside the park:
We have reserved all 10 cabins on Tranquility Lake. This is the location of the start and finish.
The Cabins will may be reserved on a first come first served basis. The Cabins is the location of the start and finish and the Cabin Aid Station. Cabin registration opens May 1st for runners registered for the 100 Mile. On May 2nd, 50 mile runners may register if rooms are still available. If all rooms are not reserved by May 10th, all registered runners may reserve a cabin. Once all 10 cabins are reserved, additional registrations will go on a waitlist.
Lodging outside the park - South Entrance
Our partner hotel is Holiday Inn Express just off Hwy 119, Cahaba Valley Rd, just 3 miles from the park entrance. Address: 260 Cahaba Valley Rd, Pelham, AL 35124. Our discount is listed under Southeastern Trail Runs. If you stay outside the park you will need to be close to the Southwest entrance if your race starts on Saturday AM.
Phone: (205) 987-8888, Rated: (4.5 our of 5)
Phone: (205) 987-8888, Rated: (4.5 our of 5)
Camping:
Oak Mountain State Park has a large with 150 campsites for tents and RV's. The campground entrance is 1.2 miles form the start. There are also backcountry primitive campsites available.
http://www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park-camping
Oak Mountain State Park has a large with 150 campsites for tents and RV's. The campground entrance is 1.2 miles form the start. There are also backcountry primitive campsites available.
http://www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park-camping
Here is an awesome race report by Brandon Kasteler describing is 2020 Blood Rock 100 Race. Enjoy.
Gordon Harvey's photo's from the 2020 Blood Rock 100
Marathon Runs video of the start of the 2020 Blood Rock 100 & 50 Mile and 25 & 55K Race
The videos below will give you an idea of what to expect on the Blood Rock trails.
Click the image above to watch the July 29, 2017 Blood Rock Preview Run Video by Marathon Runs. (MRuns.com)
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Click on this image to see the 2017 Preview Run video by STR
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Our 2021 Sponsors
Contact Southeastern Trail Runs:
Southeastern Trail Runs,
220 Normandy Ln,
Chelsea, AL 35043
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Email RD - Southeastern Trail Runs
Southeastern Trail Runs,
220 Normandy Ln,
Chelsea, AL 35043
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Email RD - Southeastern Trail Runs