Eagle Ridge

We are excited to bring back the first ultra to Guntersville State Park! Guntersville is a magnificent 6,000+ acre park with over 30 miles of single track trails! Lake Guntersville State Park is also referred to as the most beautiful place in Alabama and the “Crown Jewel” of the Alabama State Park system. The Eagle Ridge course is very spectator friendly compared to most trail events. There are several park access roads to cheer on friends and family at multiple spots. There are several bluff views with beautiful mountain and lake scenery.

Several aid stations will be provided on the course with everything from water, Gatorade, coke to GU, pretzels, m&m’s, granola bars and more. The race is capped at 200 runners.

Weather & Cutoffs: These are low-traffic trails, so we expect this race to go off rain or shine. In the event of severe weather (highly unlikely in February) we will delay the start as necessary to avoid lightening. If severe weather threatens the entire day and does not appear to let up, we may be forced to cancel. However this is not typical for this area during this time of year.

Average Temperatures: Low: 31F, High: 55F

There will be a cutoff for the 50K at 8 hours. This works out to be 15:28/mi pace. With the 50K course consisting of 2.5 loops, if the runner does not complete the final loop at the cutoff pace, they will be pulled from the event. The 5K and Half marathon do not have cutoffs. NOTICE the 5K race starts at 8:30am, 30 minutes after the 50K and Half.

Post Race Meal & Lodging: There will be snacks at the finish line such as fruits and cookies. We will also have chili and soup at the finish line.