Tranquility Lake Trail Race
April 9th
The 1st Race of the 2022 Southeastern Trail Series
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2022 Tranquility Lake Trail Race - 3 & 6 Miles
April 9th - Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, Alabama, near Birmingham
Race 1 of the 2022 Southeastern Trial Series Race
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 Rd, across from 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 450 feet of elevation gain per lap. The 6 mile race is two laps of the 3 mile course.
There is a $5 per person fee to enter the park. They do not accept credit cards!
Runners will start in front of the Redbud Pavilion and run a short 0.4 mile loop around the Tranquility Rd, circling the BMX Track. This will give runners a chance so spread out before entering the single track trails they will be on for the next 2 miles. Runners will lever the woods as they reach the Cabin area, cross the Cabin Rd, and turn right up the hill on a trail along the crest of a small hill above the cabins. The trail returns to Tranquility Rd for another short loop around the BMX Track to the race finish for 3 miles. We will have an aid station at Redbud for 6 mile runners. After the aid station, head straight into the woods (do not make another loop around Tranquility Rd) for a second lap of the course.
There is a $5 per person fee to enter the park. They do not accept credit cards!
Runners will start in front of the Redbud Pavilion and run a short 0.4 mile loop around the Tranquility Rd, circling the BMX Track. This will give runners a chance so spread out before entering the single track trails they will be on for the next 2 miles. Runners will lever the woods as they reach the Cabin area, cross the Cabin Rd, and turn right up the hill on a trail along the crest of a small hill above the cabins. The trail returns to Tranquility Rd for another short loop around the BMX Track to the race finish for 3 miles. We will have an aid station at Redbud for 6 mile runners. After the aid station, head straight into the woods (do not make another loop around Tranquility Rd) for a second lap of the course.
Weekend Schedule:
Friday April 8th - 4:30 to 5:30 PM: We are having packet pickup and Late Registration at the Mountain High Outfitters Store at the Summit, located on the north side of Summit Boulevard next to Urban Outfitters.
Saturday April 9th - 7:00 to 7:45 AM: Packet Pickup and Late Registration at Redbud Pavilion, Start/Finish of the Tranquility Lake Trail Race, by the BMX track.
****NOTE: We always have a lot of runners register at the race. I you are NOT PREREGISTERED, arrive no later than 7:10 AM or you may miss the start.****
Saturday April 9th - 8:00 AM: Start of the Tranquility Lake 3 & 6 Mile Trail Race.
Friday April 8th - 4:30 to 5:30 PM: We are having packet pickup and Late Registration at the Mountain High Outfitters Store at the Summit, located on the north side of Summit Boulevard next to Urban Outfitters.
Saturday April 9th - 7:00 to 7:45 AM: Packet Pickup and Late Registration at Redbud Pavilion, Start/Finish of the Tranquility Lake Trail Race, by the BMX track.
****NOTE: We always have a lot of runners register at the race. I you are NOT PREREGISTERED, arrive no later than 7:10 AM or you may miss the start.****
Saturday April 9th - 8:00 AM: Start of the Tranquility Lake 3 & 6 Mile Trail Race.
The Tranquility Trail Race 3 Mile Course - on Tranquility Lake (The Old Lake)
Tranquility Lake 6 Mile Course - on Tranquility Lake (The Old Lake)
A very wet start to the 2021 Tranquility Lake 3 & 6 mile.
Jay Haley created an awesome video about the 2021 Tranquility Lake Trail Race. Check it out on YouTube:
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 your 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 4.2 miles (from pay booth) to Tranquility Rd. Turn left on Tranquility Rd and continue straight ahead for 200 yards to the first pavilion on your right. Park anywhere in the woods or along the road. Be sure you are parked completely off the paved road and do not block the bike path.
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 through the pay booth and continue 4.0 miles to the right turn into Tranquility Rd. Continue straight ahead for 200 yards to the first pavilion on your right. Park anywhere in the woods or along the road. Be sure you are parked completely off the paved road and do not block the bike path.
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 your 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 4.2 miles (from pay booth) to Tranquility Rd. Turn left on Tranquility Rd and continue straight ahead for 200 yards to the first pavilion on your right. Park anywhere in the woods or along the road. Be sure you are parked completely off the paved road and do not block the bike path.
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 through the pay booth and continue 4.0 miles to the right turn into Tranquility Rd. Continue straight ahead for 200 yards to the first pavilion on your right. Park anywhere in the woods or along the road. Be sure you are parked completely off the paved road and do not block the bike path.
Follow the Race Banners "below" to the start.
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