Heflin, AL – The 2026 Pinhoti 100 Trail Race is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, beginning at 5 a.m. at Pine Glen Campground in Heflin. The endurance event will take runners through portions of the Talladega National Forest, including Alabama’s highest point, before concluding at Lake Howard along the Sylaward Trail.
Organized by Brandy Krisher and Pinhoti Trail Races, the event features a point-to-point course covering approximately 102 miles across a variety of terrain. According to event organizers, the route includes 83 miles of single-track trails, 17 miles of jeep roads, and two miles of pavement.
Participants will navigate rocky terrain, creek crossings, and ridgelines throughout the Talladega National Forest. The course provides runners with an opportunity to experience the region’s natural landscape while completing a long-distance endurance challenge.
The 2026 Pinhoti 100 also serves as a qualifying race for the 2027 Western States Endurance Run, an internationally recognized 100-mile ultramarathon.
The event brings participants and supporters to the Heflin area and surrounding communities, highlighting the region’s extensive trail system and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Individuals interested in participating can find registration information through UltraSignup.
Registration: https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=132375
Additional event information is available through Pinhoti Trail Races and the event’s Facebook page.
