Start of the 2019 Blood Rock 50 & 100 mile Friday, November 22nd at Noon
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2019 Blood Rock 100 and 50 Mile Trail Race
November 22nd, 23rd and 24th, Oak Mountain State Park
Located in Pelham, Alabama, just south of Birmingham
12:00 Noon Start Friday - 44 Hour Cutoff for the 100 - 22 hour cutoff of the 50 Mile
*** If you can't start the 50 Mile on Friday you may start Saturday at 8:00 AM! ***
Alternative start for the 50 Mile is 8:00 AM Saturday - 22 hour cutoff - Start and Finish will be at the Redbud Pavilion
For the 2019 Blood Rock Races we did not reserve the Cabins at OMSP. If you would like to rent one for BR, you will need to contact the park to make your reservations. The Cabins are 600 yards from the start.
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Video with images of the 25 mile north and 25 miles south loops.
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Pace Charts and Mandatory Cutoffs for 2019. Click on the Pace Charts below to a open or print a PDF copy.
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Blood Rock Race Shirts are included with your Registration. Please note: You must sign up on or before November 8th to be assured of receiving a race shirt.
Poly hoodies with the look and feel of cotton are also available on Ultrasignup for an additional fee through 11/8.
The 2019 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 600 feet tall and about 8 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 runable trails.
Weekend Schedule
Friday, Nov 22nd – 9:30 to 11:30 AM - Mandatory runner check-in and Packet Pickup for 100 and 50 Mile Races at the Redbud Pavilion.
There will be NO Late Registration on Friday or Saturday for Blood Rock Races. All registrations close Monday Nov 18th.
There is a $5 per person entry fee to get in Oak Mountain State Park Saturday Morning. Credit cards are NOT accepted!
Friday Nov 22th – 11:40 AM – Prerace Briefing at the Redbud Pavilion. The pre-race meeting is mandatory for 100 and 50 Mile Runners. Drop Bags for 50 and 100 mile runners may be left a Redbud before the start.
Friday Nov 22 – 12:00 Noon – Start of the 100 Mile and 50 Mile Trail Races.
Saturday, Nov 23rd – 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, Nov 23rd – 7:40 AM - Mandatory Race briefing for 25 & 50K runners and alternate start 50 mile runners.
Saturday, Nov 23rd – 8:00 AM - Start of the 25 and 50K and alternative start for the 50 Mile Race.
Sunday, Nov 24th - 8:00 AM - Blood Rock 100 Course Closes.
Friday, Nov 22nd – 9:30 to 11:30 AM - Mandatory runner check-in and Packet Pickup for 100 and 50 Mile Races at the Redbud Pavilion.
There will be NO Late Registration on Friday or Saturday for Blood Rock Races. All registrations close Monday Nov 18th.
There is a $5 per person entry fee to get in Oak Mountain State Park Saturday Morning. Credit cards are NOT accepted!
Friday Nov 22th – 11:40 AM – Prerace Briefing at the Redbud Pavilion. The pre-race meeting is mandatory for 100 and 50 Mile Runners. Drop Bags for 50 and 100 mile runners may be left a Redbud before the start.
Friday Nov 22 – 12:00 Noon – Start of the 100 Mile and 50 Mile Trail Races.
Saturday, Nov 23rd – 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, Nov 23rd – 7:40 AM - Mandatory Race briefing for 25 & 50K runners and alternate start 50 mile runners.
Saturday, Nov 23rd – 8:00 AM - Start of the 25 and 50K and alternative start for the 50 Mile Race.
Sunday, Nov 24th - 8:00 AM - Blood Rock 100 Course Closes.
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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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We have a new product available for Blood Rock. Check it out below.
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We now have hitch covers available with the Blood Rock 100 Buckle on the face. The cover is 5" X 3.75" and made of plastic. The image is printed on an aluminum plate. The hitch cover will fit a 2" hitch receiver. Each hitch cover is $19.75 and is available on Ultrasignup.com. Hitch pin is not included.
Area Lodging:
Cabins at OMSP are located 600 yards from the Start and Finish at Redbud Pavilion via trail. About a mile by road. The cabins must be reserved through Oak Mountain State Park and there is a two night minimum. Here is a link to the Cabins at OMSP: http://www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park-cabins.
Cabins at OMSP are located 600 yards from the Start and Finish at Redbud Pavilion via trail. About a mile by road. The cabins must be reserved through Oak Mountain State Park and there is a two night minimum. Here is a link to the Cabins at OMSP: http://www.alapark.com/oak-mountain-state-park-cabins.
Lodging outside the park
Our partner hotel is the 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 Blood Rock Races . If you stay outside the park you will need to be close to the Southwest entrance. ALL Blood Rock runners must enter the park through the south gate race morning.
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The Quality Inn is located about 2 miles from the south entrance to Oak Mtn State Park. Use the promo code “BRRUN” to receive a special discount for Blood Rock runners. The address is: 110 Cahaba Valley Pkwy, Pelham, AL 35124. The phone # is: (205) 444-9200.
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Several other hotels are located within 3 miles of the South (actually southwest) entrance to Oak Mountain State Park.
Here is a Google Maps link to all Hotels close to the south entrance to OMSP.
Here is a Google Maps link to all Hotels close to the south entrance to OMSP.
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
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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STR is excited to announce our new sponsor for 2019 is ON Running Shoes
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The technology of ON Shoes
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Olivier Barnhard running the "Ridge" in the Swiss Alps
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Contact Southeastern Trail Runs:
Southeastern Trail Runs,
220 Normandy Ln,
Chelsea, AL 35043
Email RD - Southeastern Trail Runs
Southeastern Trail Runs,
220 Normandy Ln,
Chelsea, AL 35043
Email RD - Southeastern Trail Runs