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Blood Rock has been approved by Oak Mountain State Park.
The race is on Schedule for December 2021!
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 - 20 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!
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Blood Rock is a Qualifying Race for UTMB (Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc)
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We have reserved all 10 cabins on Tranquility Lake for the 2021 Blood Rock 100. The cabins are located at the start/finish. Each cabin has two bedrooms and sleeps 6.
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On May 1st, We will begin accepting reservations for cabins at the start area of the Blood Rock races. 50 and 100 mile runners may reserve two or three, or more nights. (Friday and Saturday are required) All cabins are set up for light housekeeping with linens furnished. Each cabin has two bedrooms with 1- King bed and 2-Double beds (MAXIMUM CAPACITY 6), one bath, a kitchenette with utensils and cookware, central heat and air, porch, grill and picnic table. Dish Network and a flat screen TV are located in the living room of each cabin. There are two pet friendly cabins.
Pace Charts and Mandatory Cutoffs for 2020. Click on the Pace Charts below to a open or print a PDF copy.
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Please note: The runners manual is updated from 2019. If there are references to dates in 2019 please ignore them. Also, Ignore any mention of the race starting Redbud Pavilion or a Redbud aid station. The 2020 Race starts at the Cabins.
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100 & 50 Mile Runners, Please print the car pass and bring it with you to the race. Display it at all times while in Oak Mountain State Park. It does not provide free entry into the park. Park entry fee is $5 per person. This image is also on the last page of the runners manual.
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Weekend Schedule
Friday, Dec 4th – 9:30 to 11:30 AM - Mandatory runner check-in and Packet Pickup for 100 and 50 Mile Races at the Cabins.
There will be NO Late Registration on Friday or Saturday for Blood Rock Races. All registrations close Monday Nov 30th.
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 4th – 11:40 AM – Prerace Briefing at the Cabins Meeting Center. The pre-race meeting is mandatory for 100 and 50 Mile Runners. Drop Bags for 50 and 100 mile runners may be left The Meeting Center before the start.
Friday Dec 4th – 12:00 Noon – Start of the 100 Mile and 50 Mile Trail Races.
Saturday, Dec 5th – 6:00 to 7:40 AM - Mandatory Race check-in and Packet Pickup for 25 & 50K runners and alt start 50 Miles starting Saturday morning.
There is a $5 per person entry fee to get in Oak Mountain State Park Saturday Morning. Credit cards are NOT accepted!
Saturday, Dec 5th – 7:40 AM - Mandatory Race briefing for 25 & 50K runners and alternate start 50 mile runners.
Saturday, Dec 5th – 8:00 AM - Start of the 25 and 50K and alternative start for the 50 Mile Race.
Sunday, Dec 6th - 8:00 AM - Blood Rock 100 Course Closes.
Friday, Dec 4th – 9:30 to 11:30 AM - Mandatory runner check-in and Packet Pickup for 100 and 50 Mile Races at the Cabins.
There will be NO Late Registration on Friday or Saturday for Blood Rock Races. All registrations close Monday Nov 30th.
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 4th – 11:40 AM – Prerace Briefing at the Cabins Meeting Center. The pre-race meeting is mandatory for 100 and 50 Mile Runners. Drop Bags for 50 and 100 mile runners may be left The Meeting Center before the start.
Friday Dec 4th – 12:00 Noon – Start of the 100 Mile and 50 Mile Trail Races.
Saturday, Dec 5th – 6:00 to 7:40 AM - Mandatory Race check-in and Packet Pickup for 25 & 50K runners and alt start 50 Miles starting Saturday morning.
There is a $5 per person entry fee to get in Oak Mountain State Park Saturday Morning. Credit cards are NOT accepted!
Saturday, Dec 5th – 7:40 AM - Mandatory Race briefing for 25 & 50K runners and alternate start 50 mile runners.
Saturday, Dec 5th – 8:00 AM - Start of the 25 and 50K and alternative start for the 50 Mile Race.
Sunday, Dec 6th - 8:00 AM - Blood Rock 100 Course Closes.
Here is an awesome race report by Brandon Kasteler describing is 2020 Blood Rock 100 Race. Enjoy.
Set a new course record and receiver $1,000 for your effort. Here are the rules:
We will award $1,000 to the runner that sets a new course record for the Blood Rock 100 Race.
If you would like to give it a shot, here are the rules.
1) You must notify Southeastern Trail Runs at least 15 days prior to the race if you you will be attempting to set a new BR 100 course record.
2) You must wear a tracking device at all times during the race so we can verify that you ran the correct course.
3) You must run the course exactly as marked.
4) You must check in at every aid stations.
5) You must follow all Southeastern Trail Runs Race Rules.
6) If you run the 100 mile course exactly as marked and set a new record, as soon as we can verify your run, we will present you with a check for $1,000.
7) If two or more runners beat the old record set by Jeff Browning in 2019 (19 hours, 37 minutes and 17 seconds) the $1000 goes to the new record holder. That is, the runner with the fastest time.
8) The $1000 will only be paid to one runner.
9) In the event of a tie, and we are unable to determine the winner, the $1000 will be split between both runners.
10) The $1000 will only paid for a new, overall course record. (Not gender or age group records.)
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Most of you know Southeastern Trail Runs also created and hosts the Lake Martin 100 which takes place in March. In 2017, the Lake Martin 100 was voted by runners, as the "Best 100" and "Best Ultra" in the North America according to a survey by "RunUltra." We were also voted the 6th best ultra world wide. Blood Rock is put on with the same care and attention to detail as Lake Martin. Join us in late September for an awesome trail running experience. I want to offer a very special thanks to our runners for taking time out to vote for Lake Martin.
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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 9th for runners registered for the 100 Mile. On May 10th, 50 mile runners may register. 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)
Lodging outside the park - North Entrance (Only for runners starting Friday noon)
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
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 2020 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