Tranquility Lake Trail Race
1st Race of the 2020 Southeastern Trail Series
Register at Ultrasignup.com opens December 7th
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2020 Tranquility Lake Trail Race - 3 & 6 Miles
Last day to register and receive a race shirt is April 6th. Don't Wait until the last minute.
April 18th - Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, Alabama, near Birmingham
First Race of the 2020 Southeastern Trial Series - Redbud Pavilion, 8:00 AM start
This is a trail race anyone can run. You don't even need trail shores!
NOTE: All STR trail races will be run regardless of the weather. Come prepared!!
The Tranquility Lake Trail Race is the first race of the Southeastern Trail Series. The race starts at the Redbud Pavilion at Oak Mountain State Park and is located on Tranquility Road adjacent to the BMX Track. The race will start at 8:00 AM. This is the perfect first trail race for the beginner runner or the veteran road races. The course is a 3 mile loop with only about 300 feet of elevation gain per lap. You will have to watch your footing climbing up the trail to the old Tranquility Lake dam but the rest of the course is relatively gentle, that is, by Oak Mtn standards.
Runners will make a quick loop around Tranquility Road, circling the BMX Track, to give runners a chance to spread out before hitting the single tracks. The course will follow the Yellow Trail along the western shore of Tranquility Lake (the Old Lake at OMSP) before continuing back to Maggie's Glen. Cross the creek at Maggie's and turn left onto the White Trail then straight ahead on the Cabin Trail to the Cabins. Continue past the cabins along the north shore (right side) of Tranquility Lake back to the Redbud Pavilion, the Start/Finish and Aid Station for the 6 mile runners. This is the finish of the race for those running the 3 mile. Six mile runners can refuel at the aid station and head out for another lap around the course. Don't leave when you finish. Southeastern Trail Runs always has lots of fun, food and drink at the end of races.
April 13th is also the date of the Oak Mountain 50K held at Oak Mtn. State Park. The races overlap on one section at Maggie's Glen. Tranquility runners will follow the BLUE Yard Flags and the Southeastern Trial Runs arrow signs. Just pay attention and you will have not trouble staying on course at all.
Runners will make a quick loop around Tranquility Road, circling the BMX Track, to give runners a chance to spread out before hitting the single tracks. The course will follow the Yellow Trail along the western shore of Tranquility Lake (the Old Lake at OMSP) before continuing back to Maggie's Glen. Cross the creek at Maggie's and turn left onto the White Trail then straight ahead on the Cabin Trail to the Cabins. Continue past the cabins along the north shore (right side) of Tranquility Lake back to the Redbud Pavilion, the Start/Finish and Aid Station for the 6 mile runners. This is the finish of the race for those running the 3 mile. Six mile runners can refuel at the aid station and head out for another lap around the course. Don't leave when you finish. Southeastern Trail Runs always has lots of fun, food and drink at the end of races.
April 13th is also the date of the Oak Mountain 50K held at Oak Mtn. State Park. The races overlap on one section at Maggie's Glen. Tranquility runners will follow the BLUE Yard Flags and the Southeastern Trial Runs arrow signs. Just pay attention and you will have not trouble staying on course at all.
Directions to the Start:
From Hwy 280 - The North Entrance: Turn off of Hwy 280 heading west on Hwy 119, Cahaba Valley Rd. Drive 3.2 miles to the Oak Mountain State Park entrance at Oak Mountain Lake Rd. The OMSP sign is on our right where you turn off Hwy 119. It is small and easy to miss. Turn left at the Pay Booth onto John Findley Dr. and Follow the park road 4.4 miles to Tranquility Rd on your left. (Just past the 4 mile post.) The Redbud Pavilion is the first pavilion on your right. Map from Hwy 280. Total distance from Hwy 280 is 7.7 miles.
From I 65 the South Entrance: take Hwy 119 (Cahaba Valley Rd) exit off Interstate 65. Turn right on Hwy 119 for about 100 ft get in the left turn lane. Turn left at the intersection with State Park Rd and drive 1.9 miles to the intersection with John Findley Dr. and turn left into the park. Drive 4.3 miles to the right turn into Tranquility Rd. (Just before the 4 mile post.) The Red Bud Pavilion is the first pavilion on your right. Map from I-65 at Hwy 119. Total distance from I 65, 6.4 miles. There will be large "Race Banners with directional arrows leading the way. Just follow them.
From Hwy 280 - The North Entrance: Turn off of Hwy 280 heading west on Hwy 119, Cahaba Valley Rd. Drive 3.2 miles to the Oak Mountain State Park entrance at Oak Mountain Lake Rd. The OMSP sign is on our right where you turn off Hwy 119. It is small and easy to miss. Turn left at the Pay Booth onto John Findley Dr. and Follow the park road 4.4 miles to Tranquility Rd on your left. (Just past the 4 mile post.) The Redbud Pavilion is the first pavilion on your right. Map from Hwy 280. Total distance from Hwy 280 is 7.7 miles.
From I 65 the South Entrance: take Hwy 119 (Cahaba Valley Rd) exit off Interstate 65. Turn right on Hwy 119 for about 100 ft get in the left turn lane. Turn left at the intersection with State Park Rd and drive 1.9 miles to the intersection with John Findley Dr. and turn left into the park. Drive 4.3 miles to the right turn into Tranquility Rd. (Just before the 4 mile post.) The Red Bud Pavilion is the first pavilion on your right. Map from I-65 at Hwy 119. Total distance from I 65, 6.4 miles. There will be large "Race Banners with directional arrows leading the way. Just follow them.
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Weekend Schedule:
Friday, April 17th - 4:30 to 6:00 PM: We are having packet pickup at the Mountain High Outfitters Store at the Summit. MHO has moved and the store is now located on the north side of Summit Boulevard next to Urban Outfitters.
Saturday, April 18th - 7:00 to 7:45 AM: Packet Pickup at Redbud Pavilion, Start/Finish of the Tranquility Lake Trail Race, by the BMX track.
Saturday, April 18th - 8:00 AM: Start of the Tranquility Lake 3 & 6 Mile Trail Race.
Friday, April 17th - 4:30 to 6:00 PM: We are having packet pickup at the Mountain High Outfitters Store at the Summit. MHO has moved and the store is now located on the north side of Summit Boulevard next to Urban Outfitters.
Saturday, April 18th - 7:00 to 7:45 AM: Packet Pickup at Redbud Pavilion, Start/Finish of the Tranquility Lake Trail Race, by the BMX track.
Saturday, April 18th - 8:00 AM: Start of the Tranquility Lake 3 & 6 Mile Trail Race.
